The Joint Committee on Books for Devastated Libraries

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to look into the joint efforts of libraries in the USA and Canada to replace the books that were destroyed or damaged during the war.

Design/methodology/approach

A campaign was launched in 1943 that brought together 19 library associations. Regular meetings were held and recommendations were made as to procedures to be followed.

Findings

The plans called for the establishment of an American Book Centre, along the same lines as the Inter‐Allied Book Centre in London. The Rockefeller Foundation gave $2,500 to finance the preliminary organization of the campaign.

Originality/value

The article has historical value.

Citation

Comins, D.J. (2005), "The Joint Committee on Books for Devastated Libraries", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 61 No. 3, pp. 331-333. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410510598481