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100 1 _aHadley, Chalmers,
_d1872-1958
245 1 0 _aWhy do we need a public library? Material for a library campaign
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-03-24
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit 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"Why do we need a public library? Material for a library campaign" by Chalmers Hadley is a compilation of persuasive materials aimed at advocating for the establishment of public libraries, produced in the early 20th century. Released by the American Library Association Publishing Board in 1910, this book emphasizes the critical role that public libraries play in the education and enrichment of communities. The text serves as a resource for library advocates, providing evidence and arguments that illustrate the necessity of public libraries for both individual growth and societal progress. The book outlines numerous benefits that public libraries offer to communities, emphasizing their role in enhancing education, fostering civic engagement, and providing access to a wide array of literature. A range of contributors, including educators and public figures, articulates how libraries help develop informed citizens by providing resources that support school education and encourage lifelong learning. The text discusses the library's capacity to uplift communities through knowledge sharing, offering social and cultural activities, and serving as an inclusive space for all residents. Overall, Hadley’s compilation argues convincingly that public libraries are essential institutions for the intellectual and moral welfare of society, acting as vital centers of knowledge and community engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLibrary extension
653 _aPublic libraries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31760
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