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A.L.A. CATALOG IBD

NABU PRESS
06 / 2010
9781149951385
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Sinopsis

'A.L.A. Catalog: 8000 Volumes for a Popular Library, With Notes, 1904' offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of library science at the turn of the 20th century. Compiled under the direction of Melvil Dewey and May Seymour, this catalog provides a curated list of 8000 volumes deemed suitable for a ?popular library?. More than just a list, the catalog includes descriptive notes offering insight into the selection criteria and the perceived needs of library patrons of the era.This catalog is a valuable resource for historians of library science, students of literature, and anyone interested in the evolution of reading habits and intellectual pursuits. It provides a snapshot of the books considered essential for public consumption, reflecting the educational and cultural values of the time. Explore the titles that shaped minds and entertained readers a century ago in this meticulously compiled collection.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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