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In the United States a much higher level of attainment has been reached, but here again the paralysing hand of uniformity has arrested progress after a certain standard of efficiency has become general. American libraries are conducted on lines which closely resemble those of ordinary commercial practice, in which everything is subordinated to the furtherance Of profits and economy. Their methods are standardised, and everything is more or less inter changeable, with the result that in America we witness practically the same phenomenon as in conservative France. Where methods are run on codified lines, there is always this danger of everything becoming fixed, and all the advantages arising from adjustability and the power of revision being lost in the unprofitable pursuit of the un alterable. In British libraries most methods have been in a state Of flux for fifty years, and there is little immediate danger of any process crystallising into a fixed and unalter able condition. For this state of things we have to thank our freedom from too much State interference, and the comparative absence of commercial syndicates which pro fess to supply libraries and librarians ready made. The only fixed principle from which British libraries suffer is the rate which may be levied for library purposes, and for this our Government is entirely responsible, having been smitten for once with the French bureaucratic craze for a mediocre uniformity.
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In the United States a much higher level of attainment has been reached, but here again the paralysing hand of uniformity has arrested progress after a certain standard of efficiency has become general. American libraries are conducted on lines which closely resemble those of ordinary commercial practice, in which everything is subordinated to the furtherance Of profits and economy. Their methods are standardised, and everything is more or less inter changeable, with the result that in America we witness practically the same phenomenon as in conservative France. Where methods are run on codified lines, there is always this danger of everything becoming fixed, and all the advantages arising from adjustability and the power of revision being lost in the unprofitable pursuit of the un alterable. In British libraries most methods have been in a state Of flux for fifty years, and there is little immediate danger of any process crystallising into a fixed and unalter able condition. For this state of things we have to thank our freedom from too much State interference, and the comparative absence of commercial syndicates which pro fess to supply libraries and librarians ready made. The only fixed principle from which British libraries suffer is the rate which may be levied for library purposes, and for this our Government is entirely responsible, having been smitten for once with the French bureaucratic craze for a mediocre uniformity.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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This work is an attempt to provide a text-book of advanced library practice, on more comprehensive lines than anything of the kind yet published in English. There is no single work on modern library economy which gives a general account of the principal methods which have survived the test of continuous and wide-spread trial, nor one which considers these methods and principles as affected by the rate limitation imposed by the Public Libraries Acts.
Librarianship in Britain has suffered to some extent from the lack of anything in the way of classification of its essential elements, and it differs from most other sciences in having no generally recognised series of established facts to form a basis on which to erect a properly developed science of library economy. Perhaps it is fortunate that British library practice has progressed on freely experimental lines, allowing for improvements and readjustment at any point, as it will thus avoid all risk of becoming stereotyped, or running into grooves which may tend to check the growth of original ideas. The hampering effects of too much uniformity are to be seen in full operation in France and the United States.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to library economy, featuring advanced library practices on a scale not seen in similar publications. The author, an experienced librarian, offers a systematic, academic approach to library management, suitable for both students and practicing librarians. It covers foundational topics such as legislation, funding, and staffing, as well as practical aspects like selecting and organizing books, maintaining facilities, and providing services. The book also delves into cutting-edge areas of librarianship, including technology and digital resources. By exploring the challenges and opportunities facing libraries in the contemporary landscape, this book serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in library management. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332058488_0
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