9781440048425 - How to Form a Library (Classic Reprint) de Wheatley, Henry Benjamin (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on providing practical guidance for establishing and managing a library, acknowledging that aspiring librarians and book lovers encounter difficulties when venturing beyond their personal interests and expertise. The author covers a wide range of topics, including book acquisition, cataloging, preservation, and budgeting, ensuring its comprehensiveness. Drawing on historical examples of notable personal collections and libraries, this book helps readers appreciate the pursuit of book collecting and librarianship from its inception to the present day. The author also discusses the emergence of the role of librarian as a curator of knowledge, responsible for preserving and sharing information, emphasizing the importance of libraries as cultural institutions. Additionally, the book explores the challenges of managing and selecting books and materials, including the balancing act between acquiring popular and scholarly works, and the ethical considerations of censorship. Through its exploration of historical and contemporary practices, this book offers valuable guidance for anyone seeking to establish or contribute to a library or personal collection. 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.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.59 inches. This item is printed on demand.