Information & Library Studies Masters Save
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'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive' Save
Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century.
http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/rec...   

American Library Association Library History Round Table Save
Details of awards, archive of newsletters and cumulative bibliography.
http://www.ala.org/ala/lhrt/   

American Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship Save
Bibliography of print and online sources.
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history...   

Archives of lis-libhist Save
Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription information.
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-l...   

Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs Save
Illustrated history of the New York Public Library branches.
http://www.nypl.org/branch/bronx/inde...   

Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America Save
Paper summarizing the development of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/lih...   

Celebrating a Century of Service to Children Save
Illinois Libraries article examines the history of the Children's Services Department at the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/2000/il000...   

Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography Save
Biographical sketches of pioneers in library work and Canadiana.
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/women...   

CILIP Library History Group Save
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/we...   

Culture Save
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/   

Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980 Save
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/r...   

Highlights from the Columbia University Library Science Library Vertical Files, 1832-1994 Save
Ephemera from the American Library Association archives.
http://web.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/ala/c...   

History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries Save
Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.
http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/   

Illinois State Library: 1818-1870 Save
Article from Illinois Libraries details the history of the State Library in the 19th Century.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1999/il990...   

Infography about Library Instruction -- History Save
Sources recommended by a librarian whose research specialty is the history of library instruction.
http://www.infography.com/content/442...   

Intellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library Press Save
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...   

International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review Save
Literature review examining the development of bibliographic instruction around the world.
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeII/issu...   

Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress Save
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/   

Libraries: History of the Private, Royal, Imperial, Monastic and Public Libraries Save
Exhibition covering civilizations from the ancient world to the Renaissance.
http://www.libraries.gr/nonmembers/   

Libraries Today Save
History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and biographies of librarians.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~lbruce/   

Library History Save
Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and abstracts.
http://www.maney.co.uk/search?fwactio...   

Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850 Save
Directory with summary information arranged geographically and by type of library.
http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm   

Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century Save
Site examines international library instruction efforts in the last century. Includes a bibliography.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/lii...   

Littlehampton Library Past and Present Save
Illustrated history of this Carnegie library in Sussex, England, through the 20th century.
http://www.btinternet.com/~h.kendall/   

Man and Boy: Modifying Masculinities in Public Librarianship, 1850-1950 Save
Analysis of male librarians' professional relationships exemplified by British Freemasons. [PDF]
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/inn/im/2001...   

Melvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship Save
Biography of Dewey concentrating on his role in library history.
http://www.booktalking.net/books/dewey/   

Over 100 Years of Progress Save
Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/...   

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives Save
Survey of biographical anecdotes about British librarians by Liz Chapman. [PDF]
http://digital.casalini.it/retreat/20...   

Public Library History London 1850-1900 Save
The history of public libraries in London in the 19th Century compared with other cities.
http://www.derekjones.org/LonPLHist.htm   

Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools Save
Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz, California.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/li...   

South Carolina Library History Project Save
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/   

Survivor: The History of the Library Save
Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.
http://www.history-magazine.com/libra...   

The Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections Save
Database of United States libraries in existence before 1876, searchable by location and type.
http://www.princeton.edu/~davpro/   

The Georgia Library History Project Save
Bibliographic directory with some full-text articles on the history of libraries in the state. Searchable by city, county or institution.
http://www.georgialibraryhistoryproje...   

The Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and Canada Save
Annual statistics on size, staffing and expenditure with detailed notes on the methodology of compilation.
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/libsit...   

The Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries Save
Accounts of public libraries in several small towns.
http://central-vt.com/towns/library/   

The Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- History Save
Sources recommended by a professor whose research specialty is the history of U.S. public libraries.
http://www.infography.com/content/708...   

The Library History Buff Save
Historical impressions from an amateur perspective and descriptions of librariana with a special focus on postal artefacts.
http://www.libraryhistorybuff.com/   

The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria Save
Analysis of the varying accounts of the library's destruction by fire.
http://www.bede.org.uk/library.htm   

Theological Libraries: Historical Sources Save
Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian tradition.
http://www.ptsem.edu/grow/library/nya...   

The Order of Books Save
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...   

Vanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria Save
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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