Libraries: Addresses And Essays (1916)

by John Cotton Dana

Book Overview

Libraries: Addresses And Essays is a book written by John Cotton Dana and originally published in 1916. The book is a collection of essays and speeches given by Dana, who was a librarian and museum director, on the topic of libraries and their role in society. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the history of libraries, the importance of reading, the responsibilities of librarians, and the challenges facing libraries in the modern world. Dana also discusses the role of libraries in education and the ways in which they can serve as community centers. The book is considered a classic in the field of library science and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164067346
• ISBN13: 9781164067344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"