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The Meaning Of The Library : A Cultural History
Paperback Edition: 1
From Greek and Roman times to the digital era, the library has remained central to knowledge, scholarship, and the imagination. The Meaning of the Library is a generously illustrated examination of this key institution of Western culture. Tracing what the library has meant since its
beginning, examining how its significance has shifted, and pondering its importance in the twenty-first century, notable contributorsincluding the Librarian of Congress and the former executive director of the HathiTrustpresent a cultural history of the library. In an informative introduction, Alice Crawford sets out the book's purpose and scope, and an international array of scholars, librarians, writers, and critics offer vivid perspectives about the library through their chosen fields. The Meaning of the Library will appeal to all who are interested in this vital institution's heritage and ongoing legacy.
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Place of publication: New Jersey, USA
Illustrated: 33 halftones
Pages : 300
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Publication date : 2017-03
Subjects: Non-fiction, Reference, Library & Information Sciences