A History of the Public Library Movement in Great Britain and Ireland

By John Minto

First published in 1932, this book looks at the rise and progress of the public library as it stood at that time. This movement was characterized by the establishment of various educational agencies that are covered in this book, along with the introduction of the Public Libraries Act passed in 1850 and other legislation that followed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032899034
• ISBN13: 9781032899039
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"