The Library Assistant: The Official Organ of the Library Assistants' Association, Volume 5...

By Library Assistants' Association

The Library Assistant, Volume 5 presents a fascinating snapshot into the world of library work and the professional development of library assistants in the early 20th century. Published as the official organ of the Library Assistants' Association (later the Association of Assistant Librarians), this volume offers a valuable historical record of the concerns, debates, and aspirations of those working in libraries during a period of significant change.

Readers will find articles on topics ranging from cataloging and classification to library administration and the role of libraries in society. This volume provides insights into the daily lives and professional challenges faced by library assistants, as well as their contributions to the wider library community. For historians of library science, students of British social history, and anyone interested in the evolution of library professions, "The Library Assistant" is a must-read.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1277433488
• ISBN13: 9781277433487
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.7"