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The Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- History The Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- History: Sources recommended by a professor whose research specialty is the history of U.S. public libraries. (Library History) http://www.infography.com/content/708583820009.html J.W. Clark and The Care of Books J.W. Clark and The Care of Books: Photographs from 1901 of English cathedral and parochial libraries and those of Oxford and Cambridge colleges. (Library History) http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/msspb/exhibit/clarke/index.htm The Dusty Bookshelf The Dusty Bookshelf: Selection of articles dating from the beginning of librarianship as a profession. (Library History) http://libr.org/rory/wbm.html Libraries Today Libraries Today: History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and biographies of librarians. (Library History) http://www.uoguelph.ca/~lbruce/ Theological Libraries: Historical Sources Theological Libraries: Historical Sources: Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian tradition. (Library History) http://www.ptsem.edu/grow/library/nyatla/sources.htm Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century: Site examines international library instruction efforts in the last century. Includes a bibliography. (Library History) http://www.libraryinstruction.com/liinternational.html Libraries & Culture Libraries & Culture: Refereed journal devoted to the history of 'collections of recorded knowledge'. Full text of several issues, index and editorial information. Previously the Journal of Library History. (Library History) http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~landc/ Intellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library Press Intellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library Press: Overview by Toni Samek of early radical library publications focusing on Synergy, Alternatives In Print and Prejudices And Antipathies. (Library History) http://www.libr.org/Juice/issues/vol6/LJ_6.6.html The Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections The Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections: Database of United States libraries in existence before 1876, searchable by location and type. (Library History) http://www.princeton.edu/~davpro/ Highlights from the Columbia University Library Science Library Vertical Files, 1832-1994 Highlights from the Columbia University Library Science Library Vertical Files, 1832-1994: Ephemera from the American Library Association archives. (Library History) http://web.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/ala/clvf/clvf.htm Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography: Biographical sketches of pioneers in library work and Canadiana. (Library History) http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/12/h12-250-e.html Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980 Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980: Memoirs of a period of change in United States libraries and the American Library Association against a background of social upheaval. (Library History) http://www.bloomington.in.us/~jhurd/rain.html The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria: Analysis of the varying accounts of the library's destruction by fire. (Library History) http://www.bede.org.uk/library.htm Survivor: The History of the Library Survivor: The History of the Library: Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries. (Library History) http://www.history-magazine.com/libraries.html Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives: Survey of biographical anecdotes about British librarians by Liz Chapman. [PDF] (Library History) http://digital.casalini.it/retreat/2003_docs/Chapman.pdf Over 100 Years of Progress Over 100 Years of Progress: Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and Research Libraries. (Library History) http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2000/january001/over100years.htm Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs: Illustrated history of the New York Public Library branches. (Library History) http://www.nypl.org/branch/bronx/index2.cfm?d1=765&template=photodbase International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review: Literature review examining the development of bibliographic instruction around the world. (Library History) http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeII/issue1/InternationalBib.html Infography about Library Instruction -- History Infography about Library Instruction -- History: Sources recommended by a librarian whose research specialty is the history of library instruction. (Library History) http://www.infography.com/content/442526523229.html Public Library History London 1850-1900 Public Library History London 1850-1900: The history of public libraries in London in the 19th Century compared with other cities. (Library History) http://www.derekjones.org/LonPLHist.htm The Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries The Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries: Accounts of public libraries in several small towns. (Library History) http://www.badc.com/towns/library/ Boots Booklovers' Library Boots Booklovers' Library: Official history of this British subscription library. (Library History) http://www.boots-plc.com/information/info.asp?Level3ID=39 Library History Library History: Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and abstracts. (Library History) http://www.maney.co.uk/search?fwaction=show&fwid=184 Public Library Annual Reports 1850-1919: A Searchable Database Public Library Annual Reports 1850-1919: A Searchable Database: Detailed index of statistical and descriptive information from British public libraries. (Library History) http://www.dils.aber.ac.uk/dils/an_rep/ Archives of lis-libhist Archives of lis-libhist: Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription information. (Library History) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-libhist.html CILIP Library History Group CILIP Library History Group: Details of the activities and publications of this section of the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals. (Library History) http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/lhg/welcome.html History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries: Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania. (Library History) http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/ Littlehampton Library Past and Present Littlehampton Library Past and Present: Illustrated history of this Carnegie library in Sussex, England, through the 20th century. (Library History) http://www.btinternet.com/~h.kendall/ Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress: Official guide to the development of its role as a national library, with descriptions of its buildings, a timeline of acquisitions and a list of Librarians of Congress. (Library History) http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/ Melvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship Melvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship: Biography of Dewey concentrating on his role in library history. (Library History) http://www.booktalking.net/books/dewey/ Man and Boy: Modifying Masculinities in Public Librarianship, 1850-1950 Man and Boy: Modifying Masculinities in Public Librarianship, 1850-1950: Analysis of male librarians' professional relationships exemplified by British Freemasons. [PDF] (Library History) http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/ies/im/documents/2001-1.pdf Exeter Free Library: Public Meeting, 1869 Exeter Free Library: Public Meeting, 1869: Recreation of the debate which introduced a tax-supported library in Exeter, England. (Library History) http://www.devon.gov.uk/library/locstudy/lib150.html Computer Applications in Libraries Computer Applications in Libraries: Special issue of Annals of the History of Computing dedicated to library automation. Abstracts and some free articles. [PDF] (Library History) http://www.computer.org/annals/library_tocs.htm Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850 Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850: Directory with summary information arranged geographically and by type of library. (Library History) http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm South Carolina Library History Project South Carolina Library History Project: All aspects of librarianship in the state, including histories of public, private and academic institutions, biographies and recollections, and special exhibits. (Library History) http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/ Internet Librarian Hall of Fame Internet Librarian Hall of Fame: Honors librarians who pioneered the use of the internet and world wide web. (Library History) http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/lrc/fame.htm The Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and Canada The Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and Canada: Annual statistics on size, staffing and expenditure with detailed notes on the methodology of compilation. (Library History) http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/libsites/gerould/ The Georgia Library History Project The Georgia Library History Project: Bibliographic directory with some full-text articles on the history of libraries in the state. Searchable by city, county or institution. (Library History) http://www.georgialibraryhistoryproject.org/ Women in the History of American Librarianship Women in the History of American Librarianship: Biographical impressions of influential female librarians with portraits and bibliographical references. (Library History) http://www.pe.net/~ellerbee/wom_lib.html Libraries: History of the Private, Royal, Imperial, Monastic and Public Libraries Libraries: History of the Private, Royal, Imperial, Monastic and Public Libraries: Exhibition covering civilizations from the ancient world to the Renaissance. (Library History) http://www.libraries.gr/nonmembers/ American Library Association Library History Round Table American Library Association Library History Round Table: Details of awards, archive of newsletters and cumulative bibliography. (Library History) http://www.ala.org/ala/lhrt/ Images from the 1876 Report Images from the 1876 Report: Selected accounts from the Bureau of Education report 'Public Libraries in the United States of America: Their History, Condition, and Management'. (Library History) http://www.coe.missouri.edu/~seaveyca/1876/ American Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship American Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship: Bibliography of print and online sources. (Library History) http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-libr.html Celebrating a Century of Service to Children Celebrating a Century of Service to Children: Article from Illinois Libraries which examines the history of the Children's Services Department at the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999. (Library History) http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il000109.html The Order of Books The Order of Books: Facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's manuscript prescribing the arrangement of his personal library, later to form the nucleus of a Library of Congress classified according to his scheme. (Library History) http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm027.html IFLA Round Table on Library History IFLA Round Table on Library History: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' forum for library history of international or generally applicable importance. Statement of aims, newsletters, minutes and contact information. (Library History) http://www.ifla.org/VII/rt8/rtlh.htm History of a Female Intensive Profession History of a Female Intensive Profession: Course notes on the feminization and professionalization of librarianship with summaries of influential readings. (Library History) http://www.ualberta.ca/~holson/589/womenlis/summary.htm Vanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria Vanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria: Tells of the myth and history of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and also covers the topics of the mystery of destruction and the new library. Also quiz, personal presentation outline, and sources/links. (Library History) http://geocities.com/vanishedlibrary 'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive' 'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive': Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century. (Library History) http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/record/r199901/kerslak.html Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools: Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz, California. (Library History) http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/libsch/libsch.shtml The Illinois State Library: 1818-1870 The Illinois State Library: 1818-1870: Provides an article from Illinois Libraries that details the history of the Illinois State Library in the 19th Century. (Library History) http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il990133.html Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America: Paper summarizing the development of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries. (Library History) http://www.libraryinstruction.com/lihistory.html