Ernest Albert Baker: The Public Library, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Reproduction of the original, first published in 1914. Early 20th-century treatise on British library history, policy, and practice. Baker traces the movement from Mechanics' Institutes and Ewart's permissive Acts through Edward Edwards's advocacy, Carnegie philanthropy, and the penny-rate limit, urging coordination of urban and rural libraries into a national service tied to adult education. He then examines lending and reference work, open access, branches, children's departments, and the need for commercial and industrial services.