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100 1 _aBostwick, Arthur E.
_q(Arthur Elmore),
_d1860-1942
245 1 4 _aThe Library and Society: Reprints of Papers and Addresses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Christine D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Library and Society: Reprints of Papers and Addresses" by Arthur E. Bostwick is a historical collection of essays and addresses published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the evolution and societal role of libraries in America, featuring contributions from notable individuals who discuss the importance of libraries as community resources. The collection emphasizes the shifting dynamics of libraries and their reciprocal relationship with the communities they serve. The beginning of this work introduces the preface, where Bostwick articulates the intent behind the collection: to highlight early ideas that have since influenced modern library practices. He sets up a framework for understanding how libraries have transformed from private collections to public institutions vital for community engagement and education. The opening portion foreshadows discussions on libraries serving as not only repositories of books but as essential centers for public discourse, cultural enrichment, and the promotion of literacy and learning within diverse communities. Bostwick hints at the historical significance of different library models, emphasizing the universal need for accessible literature and information. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLibraries and society
653 _aLibrary science -- Social aspects
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33494
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