History Links
- Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs History of the Bronx branch libraries including photographs from the Archives of The New York Public Library, a bibliography, and links to present-day branches of The New York Public Library in the Bronx.
- Trinidad, Colorado's Carnegie Library Most of the library's original features are intact and in use, including bookshelves which date back to 1905.
- History of Libraries A history of private, royal, imperial, monastic and public libraries by civilization (Mesopotamian to the Renaissance), including a focus on selected libraries. Bilingual site (Greek and English).
- The Order of Books Facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's manuscript describing his subject cataloging scheme, which formed the basis of the Library of Congress's cataloging scheme in the Nineteenth Century. Part of the Memory collection of the American Treasures of the Library of Congress.
- South Carolina Library History Project A collaborative effort of the University of South Carolina College of Library and Information Science and South Carolina librarians to compile the history of every library in the state in order to encourage awareness of library history and research on the part of South Carolina libraries.
- H-LIS: The History of Library and Information Science Listserv H-LIS is open to anyone with a mature and abiding interest in the history of libraries, archives and information. Includes subscription information and the list archive.
- Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography: 10 Pioneers National Library of Canada highlights the achievements of 10 women who have made significant contributions to the development of library services in Canada. Includes a brief biographical sketch of each 'pioneer'.
- The Library History Round Table of the American Library Association Dedicated to supporting library history research and to facilitating communication among scholars and students of library history. Site contains guidelines for writing local library history.
- Images from the 1876 Report 1876 was a banner year for libraries in the United States. By Charley Seavey
- Library History Links to sources for library history and the history of book, publishing and reading. At the University of Wales Aberystwyth, UK.
- Library History Database Browsable collection of information on over 27,000 British libraries to 1850.
- Carnegie Libraries of California Photographs and information regarding the 144 library buildings funded by Andrew Carnegie in California, 85 of which are still extant.
- Jefferson's Legacy: the Library of Congress The history of the Library of Congress as told by the Library of Congress.
- Great Library of Alexandria History of the ancient Library of Alexandria by Michael Collins. Includes a bibliography and links.
- History of Central Vermont's Libraries The history of eighteen public libraries in and around central Vermont. Includes a map of the area.
- Libraries Today History of Canadian libraries and librarians, especially public libraries in the province of Ontario. Includes photographs and links for library history in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Florida Library History Project The University of South Florida's attempt to document the history of every public and academic library in the State of Florida.
- The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria An analysis of fact and fiction regarding the fate of the Library.
- Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Ca.: History of Libraries and Schools Links to articles including some with illustrations on the history of Santa Cruz, California area public libraries and schools.
- Deconstructing the Philanthropic Library: Andrew Carnegie's Millions Essay by Michael Lorenzen which examines and applies specific sociological theories as they relate to the philanthropic impulse motivating Carnegie's library charities.
- Libraries and Culture A print based journal that explores the significance of libraries; their creation, organization and preservation in the context of cultural and social history.
- Carnegie Libraries and Andrew Carnegie Comprehensive history of Carnegie Libraries with an emphasis on Pennsylvania. Extensive photographs and facts with great links to other Carnegie Libraries in California, Ohio and elsewhere. Includes biographical information about Andrew Carnegie.
- Andre Charles Boulle furniture tutorial Tutorial page, Andre Charles Boulle. The furniture Master of all times. Replicas of his art work in today's environment
- The Library History Group The Library Association's Library History Group is unique in the United Kingdom for its exclusive devotion to the history of libraries and librarianship. Includes information about subscribing to the group's listserv.
- Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States The development of American library science education.
- Theological Libraries: historical sources Bibliography of full-text essays, articles and books describing aspects of the historical development of theological libraries and librarianship in the Western world.
- Library of Alexandria: Ancient and Modern History of the ancient Library of Alexandria, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and information regarding the re-establishment of the library in Alexandria. By Professor Moustafa El-Ababadi
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