02566cam a22003253u 4500 47134 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z American Library Association. General Meeting Papers and Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth General Meeting of the American Library Association : Held at Kaaterskill, N. Y., June 23-28, 1913 Papers and Proceedings of the 35th General Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Kaaterskill, N. Y., June 23-28, 1913 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-16 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Papers and Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth General Meeting of the American Library Association" is a scientific publication detailing the proceedings of a significant conference held in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates discussions, addresses, and reports presented by various influential figures within the library community, focusing on the evolution, challenges, and opportunities of public libraries in America. The opening portion introduces the event, with the President of the American Library Association delivering an address that emphasizes the transformative power of libraries in promoting democracy and education throughout history. It highlights key themes such as the evolution of books, the importance of accessible education, and the role of libraries in meeting societal needs, especially regarding expanding literacy and learning opportunities. The President's address serves as a thoughtful commentary on the library movement's historical context, comparing past and present challenges while advocating for libraries as vital resources for all demographics, including immigrants and children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American Library Association Library science -- Congresses https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47134 87973 87973