British Book Trade Index: development and progress

Abstract

Provides a brief outline of the background of British Book Trade History studies as an introduction to the establishment of the British Book Trade Index within the relevant library of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a computerized index of the names and brief biographical and trade details of all those who worked in the book trade in England and Wales, starting work prior to 1851. Discusses the conduct and present state of the project, as well as its uses.

Citation

Isaac, P. (1995), "British Book Trade Index: development and progress", Library Review, Vol. 44 No. 3, pp. 17-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539510086285