Description: 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 contributors--including the Librarian of Congress and the former executive director of the HathiTrust--present 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 Alice Crawford is digital humanities research librarian at the University of St Andrews Library in Scotland. Her books include Paradise Pursued: The Novels of Rose Macaulay.
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EAN: 9780691175744
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Book Title: The Meaning of the Library: A Cultural History by
Item Length: 23.4 cm
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Name: The Meaning of the Library: a Cultural History
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Item Height: 235 mm
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2017
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 482 g
Subject Area: Information Management
Author: Alice Crawford
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
