Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Handbook Of The New York Public Library (1921)

Handbook Of The New York Public Library (1921)

New York Public Library

Paperback

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164664859
ISBN13: 9781164664857
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Handbook of the New York Public Library is a comprehensive guide to one of the world's largest and most renowned libraries. Originally published in 1921, this book provides a detailed overview of the library's history, collections, and services, as well as practical information for visitors and researchers. The first section of the book covers the library's history, from its founding in the late 19th century to its growth and expansion in the early 20th century. The authors describe the library's mission and goals, as well as the challenges it faced in acquiring and organizing its vast collections. The second section of the book provides an overview of the library's collections, which include more than 10 million books, manuscripts, maps, and other materials. The authors describe the library's strengths in areas such as American history, literature, and social sciences, as well as its extensive holdings in foreign languages and subjects. They also discuss the library's special collections, such as rare books and manuscripts, and its outreach programs for children and adults. The third section of the book offers practical information for visitors and researchers, including details on the library's locations, hours, and services. The authors explain how to access the library's collections, how to use its online catalog, and how to request materials for research. They also provide tips for navigating the library's vast physical and digital resources, and offer advice on how to make the most of a visit to this iconic institution. Overall, the Handbook of the New York Public Library is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, collections, and services of this world-renowned library. Whether you are a researcher, a student, or simply a curious reader, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important cultural institutions in the United States.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.

Also in

General World History

View All