The Duties And Qualifications Of A Librarian: A Discourse Pronounced In The General Assembly Of The Sorbonne December 23, 1780 (1906)

By Jean Baptiste Cotton Des Houssayes and Merrymount Press. bkp CU-BANC

Book Overview

""The Duties and Qualifications of a Librarian"" is a book written by Jean Baptiste Cotton Des Houssayes, originally presented as a discourse in the General Assembly of the Sorbonne on December 23, 1780. This 1906 edition of the book provides a complete description of the roles and responsibilities of a librarian, as well as the qualifications necessary to become a successful librarian. The book covers topics such as cataloging, classification, acquisition of materials, preservation, and management of a library. It also discusses the importance of a librarian's knowledge and expertise in various fields, including literature, history, science, and philosophy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of librarianship and the important role that librarians play in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120756928
• ISBN13: 9781120756923
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"