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"Papers and Proceedings of the Twenty-Third General Meeting of the American Library Association" is a scientific publication from the early 20th century. This compilation includes proceedings and addresses given during a key meeting of American librarians, discussing various aspects of library management, development, and the role of libraries in society. The document emphasizes collaboration between libraries and other institutions, exploring how to enhance access to literature for the public. The opening of
this work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of librarianship, initiated by an address from Henry J. Carr, the President of the American Library Association. Carr reflects on the history and importance of the organization, highlighting its growth and the commitment of its members over a quarter-century. He introduces the theme of librarianship as a profession that not only manages literature but also plays a crucial role in the educational and cultural fabric of society. The first few contributions in the proceedings address what cities, states, and the nation can do to support libraries, emphasizing the need for adequate funding, community involvement, and institutional collaboration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | American Library Association. General Meeting |
|---|---|
| Title |
Papers and Proceedings of the Twenty-Third General Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Waukesha, Wisconsin, July 4-10, 1901 |
| Alternate Title |
Papers and Proceedings of the 23rd General Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Waukesha, Wisconsin, July 4-10, 1901 |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Colin M. Kendall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | American Library Association |
| Subject | Library science -- Congresses |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44406 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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