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Article from Illinois Libraries which examines the history of the Children's Services Department at
the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il000109.html
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The Illinois State Library: 1818-1870
Provides an article from Illinois Libraries that details the history of the Illinois State Library
in the 19th Century.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il990133.html
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Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs
Illustrated history of the New York Public Library branches.
http://www.nypl.org/branch/bronx/brnypl.cfm
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American Library Association Library History Round Table
Details of awards, archive of newsletters and cumulative bibliography.
http://www.ala.org/ala/lhrt/
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The Georgia Library History Project
Bibliographic directory with some full-text articles on the history of libraries in the state.
Searchable by city, county or institution.
http://www.georgialibraryhistoryproject.org/
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Over 100 Years of Progress
Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and
Research Libraries.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2000/january001/over100years.htm
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Library History
Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and
abstracts.
http://www.maney.co.uk/search?fwaction=show&fwid=184
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'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive'
Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century.
http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/record/r199901/kerslak.html
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International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review
Literature review examining the development of bibliographic instruction around the world.
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeII/issue1/InternationalBib.html
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Intellectual 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.
http://www.libr.org/Juice/issues/vol6/LJ_6.6.html
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Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century
Site examines international library instruction efforts in the last century. Includes a
bibliography.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/liinternational.html
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Man and Boy: Modifying Masculinities in Public Librarianship, 1850-1950
Analysis of male librarians' professional relationships exemplified by British Freemasons. [PDF]
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/ies/im/documents/2001-1.pdf
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Boots Booklovers' Library
Official history of this British subscription library.
http://www.boots-plc.com/information/info.asp?Level3ID=39
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives
Survey of biographical anecdotes about British librarians by Liz Chapman. [PDF]
http://digital.casalini.it/retreat/2003_docs/Chapman.pdf
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The 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.
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/libsites/gerould/
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Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850
Directory with summary information arranged geographically and by type of library.
http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm
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Public Library Annual Reports 1850-1919: A Searchable Database
Detailed index of statistical and descriptive information from British public libraries.
http://www.dils.aber.ac.uk/dils/an_rep/
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Melvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship
Biography of Dewey concentrating on his role in library history.
http://www.booktalking.net/books/dewey/
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CILIP Library History Group
Details of the activities and publications of this section of the Chartered Institute for Library
and Information Professionals.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/lhg/welcome.html
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Fortunate 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.
http://www.bloomington.in.us/~jhurd/rain.html
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Computer Applications in Libraries
Special issue of Annals of the History of Computing dedicated to library automation. Abstracts and
some free articles. [PDF]
http://www.computer.org/annals/library_tocs.htm
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American Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship
Bibliography of print and online sources.
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-libr.html
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Internet Librarian Hall of Fame
Honors librarians who pioneered the use of the internet and world wide web.
http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/lrc/fame.htm
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History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries
Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.
http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/
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History of a Female Intensive Profession
Course notes on the feminization and professionalization of librarianship with summaries of
influential readings.
http://www.ualberta.ca/~holson/589/womenlis/summary.htm
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Littlehampton Library Past and Present
Illustrated history of this Carnegie library in Sussex, England, through the 20th century.
http://www.btinternet.com/~h.kendall/
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Archives of lis-libhist
Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription
information.
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-libhist.html
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Jefferson'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.
http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/
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Highlights from the Columbia University Library Science Library Vertical Files, 1832-1994
Ephemera from the American Library Association archives.
http://web.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/ala/clvf/clvf.htm
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Theological Libraries: Historical Sources
Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian
tradition.
http://www.ptsem.edu/grow/library/nyatla/sources.htm
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Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America
Paper summarizing the development of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/lihistory.html
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J.W. Clark and The Care of Books
Photographs from 1901 of English cathedral and parochial libraries and those of Oxford and
Cambridge colleges.
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/msspb/exhibit/clarke/index.htm
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The Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries
Accounts of public libraries in several small towns.
http://www.badc.com/towns/library/
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Libraries Today
History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and
biographies of librarians.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~lbruce/
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South 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.
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/
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Thomas Davis Lectures: The University of the People
Radio series commemorating the centenary of Irish Carnegie libraries with programmes on the public
library system past and present. [RealAudio]
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/evening/thomasdavis/
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Libraries: History of the Private, Royal, Imperial, Monastic and Public Libraries
Exhibition covering civilizations from the ancient world to the Renaissance.
http://www.libraries.gr/nonmembers/
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Survivor: The History of the Library
Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.
http://www.history-magazine.com/libraries.html
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Deconstructing the Philanthropic Library: The Sociological Reasons Behind Andrew Carnegie's Millions to Libraries
Essay examining Carnegie's support for meritocracy and the socialization of immigrants to the
United States.
http://www.michaellorenzen.com/carnegie.html
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Libraries of the Ancient World
Survey of archeological evidence of ancient libraries from Nineveh to Rome.
http://www.tulsasda.com/staff/russ/russ/history/libraries/Libraries.htm
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Vanished 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.
http://geocities.com/vanishedlibrary
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Women in the History of American Librarianship
Biographical impressions of influential female librarians with portraits and bibliographical
references.
http://www.pe.net/~ellerbee/wom_lib.html
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The Dusty Bookshelf
Selection of articles dating from the beginning of librarianship as a profession.
http://libr.org/rory/wbm.html
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The 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.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm027.html
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Exeter Free Library: Public Meeting, 1869
Recreation of the debate which introduced a tax-supported library in Exeter, England.
http://www.devon.gov.uk/library/locstudy/lib150.html
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IFLA Round Table on Library History
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' forum for library history of
international or generally applicable importance. Statement of aims, newsletters, minutes and
contact information.
http://www.ifla.org/VII/rt8/rtlh.htm
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Libraries & 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.
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~landc/
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Images from the 1876 Report
Selected accounts from the Bureau of Education report 'Public Libraries in the United States of
America: Their History, Condition, and Management'.
http://www.coe.missouri.edu/~seaveyca/1876/
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The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria
Analysis of the varying accounts of the library's destruction by fire.
http://www.bede.org.uk/library.htm
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Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools
Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz,
California.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/libsch/libsch.shtml
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Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography
Biographical sketches of pioneers in library work and Canadiana.
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/12/h12-250-e.html
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