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Architecture 26
Carnegie Libraries 18
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History - Society 11,987
 American Women's History, A Research Guide: LibrarianshipAmerican Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship
 Bibliography of print and online sources.
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Archives of lis-libhistArchives of lis-libhist
 Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription information.
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Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected PhotographsBranch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs
 Illustrated history of the New York Public Library branches.
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Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of AmericaBrief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America
 Paper summarizing the development of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries.
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Celebrating a Century of Service to ChildrenCelebrating a Century of Service to Children
 Illinois Libraries article examines the history of the Children's Services Department at the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999.
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Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and BibliographyCelebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography
 Biographical sketches of pioneers in library work and Canadiana.
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CILIP Library History GroupCILIP Library History Group
 Details of the activities and publications of this section of the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals.
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The Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their CollectionsThe Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections
 Database of United States libraries in existence before 1876, searchable by location and type.
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Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980
 Memoirs of a period of change in United States libraries and the American Library Association against a background of social upheaval.
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The Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and CanadaThe Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and Canada
 Annual statistics on size, staffing and expenditure with detailed notes on the methodology of compilation.
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The Histories of Central Vermont's LibrariesThe Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries
 Accounts of public libraries in several small towns.
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History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie LibrariesHistory of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries
 Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.
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Illinois State Library: 1818-1870Illinois State Library: 1818-1870
 Article from Illinois Libraries details the history of the State Library in the 19th Century.
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Infography about Library Instruction -- HistoryInfography about Library Instruction -- History
 Sources recommended by a librarian whose research specialty is the history of library instruction.
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The Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- HistoryThe Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- History
 Sources recommended by a professor whose research specialty is the history of U.S. public libraries.
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Intellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library PressIntellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library Press
 Overview by Toni Samek of early radical library publications focusing on Synergy, Alternatives In Print and Prejudices And Antipathies.
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International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature ReviewInternational Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review
 Literature review examining the development of bibliographic instruction around the world.
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Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of CongressJefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress
 Official guide to the development of its role as a national library, with descriptions of its buildings, a timeline of acquisitions and a list of Librarians of Congress.
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Libraries & CultureLibraries & Culture
 Refereed journal devoted to the history of 'collections of recorded knowledge'. Full text of several issues, index and editorial information. Previously the Journal of Library History.
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Libraries TodayLibraries Today
 History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and biographies of librarians.
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Library HistoryLibrary History
 Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and abstracts.
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The Library History BuffThe Library History Buff
 Historical impressions from an amateur perspective and descriptions of librariana with a special focus on postal artefacts.
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Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850
 Directory with summary information arranged geographically and by type of library.
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Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th CenturyLibrary Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century
 Site examines international library instruction efforts in the last century. Includes a bibliography.
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Melvil Dewey: Father of LibrarianshipMelvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship
 Biography of Dewey concentrating on his role in library history.
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The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of AlexandriaThe Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria
 Analysis of the varying accounts of the library's destruction by fire.
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'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive''Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive'
 Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century.
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The Order of BooksThe Order of Books
 Facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's manuscript prescribing the arrangement of his personal library, later to form the nucleus of a Library of Congress classified according to his scheme.
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Over 100 Years of ProgressOver 100 Years of Progress
 Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's LivesOxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives
 Survey of biographical anecdotes about British librarians by Liz Chapman. [PDF]
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Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and SchoolsSanta Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools
 Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz, California.
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South Carolina Library History ProjectSouth Carolina Library History Project
 All aspects of librarianship in the state, including histories of public, private and academic institutions, biographies and recollections, and special exhibits.
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Survivor: The History of the LibrarySurvivor: The History of the Library
 Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.
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Theological Libraries: Historical SourcesTheological Libraries: Historical Sources
 Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian tradition.
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Vanished Library: History of the Library of AlexandriaVanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria
 Tells of the myth and history of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and also covers the topics of the mystery of destruction and the new library. Also quiz, personal presentation outline, and sources/links.
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