The origins of the Library Association
Abstract
Reviews the context of the establishment of rate‐supported public libraries in Great Britain leading up to the establishment of a Library Association in 1877. The major figures involved in the early profession are indicated and the topics discussed in early meetings described. The relationship of provincial public libraries with London libraries is indicated and its influence on the early profession discussed, together with other major issues confronting the first members.
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Citation
Glasgow, E. (2000), "The origins of the Library Association", Library Review, Vol. 49 No. 6, pp. 299-302. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530010337730
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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