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100 1 _aNew York Public Library
245 1 0 _aHandbook of The New York Public Library
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-31
508 _aProduced by Carla Foust, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Handbook of The New York Public Library" by New York Public Library is a reference guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1916. The book serves as an informative resource detailing the Central Building and various services offered by the New York Public Library, which is a major public institution devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education. The handbook covers the architectural features, historical origins, and organizational structure of the library, making it a comprehensive overview of this significant cultural landmark. The content of the handbook provides insight into the layout and facilities of the Central Building, describing specific rooms dedicated to diverse subjects such as Technology, American History, and Music. It outlines the services available, ranging from the circulation of books to specialized divisions for different communities, including resources for the blind. Additionally, the book offers a historical perspective on the library's consolidation from previous institutions such as the Astor and Lenox libraries, along with the impact of benefactors like Andrew Carnegie. Overall, this handbook functions as both a practical guide for visitors and a historical account of one of New York City's most important cultural institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLibraries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27954
999 _c68863
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