Rare Book Librarianship: An Introduction and Guide

by Geoffrey D. Smith, Steven K. Galbraith, Joel B. Silver, et al.

Book Overview

Successfully managing rare book collections requires very specific knowledge and skills. This handbook provides that essential information in a single volume.

Rare Book Librarianship for the 21st Century is the first new rare books handbook of practice in 25 years. Authored by two special collections experts with extensive field experience, this book is also the first to discuss the role of digital technologies in managing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591588812
• ISBN13: 9781591588818
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years