The Heritage of the English Library

Raymond Irwin

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Routledge
13 December 2021

Library & information sciences

Series: Raymond Irwin on the English Library

Originally published in 1964 this volume continues the studies of the history of libraries and incorporates material included in The Origins of the English Library with some additional material. It was published at a time when there was a marked revival of interest in the historical background of libraries and reading. The book examines the social and intellectual background against which libraries have prospered and the roots in both classical and medieval periods from which they came. This book will be of interest to historians, librarians and educationalists.

By: Raymond Irwin
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 707g
ISBN: 9781032162126
ISBN 10: 1032162120
Series: Raymond Irwin on the English Library
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 13 December 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raymond Irwin directed the University College London School of Library, Archive and Information Studies from 1945 until 1969.

Reviews for The Heritage of the English Library

'...an absorbing account that rightly deals in detail with bookmaking as well as libraries, and with readers as well as librarians and bibliographers....vast mass of fascinating detail charmingly presented by this learned and ably written study.' Times Educational Supplement '...wide-ranging, stimulating...' H. D. Ziman, The Daily Telegraph '...as readable as it is scholarly...' School Librarian.