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The library book : a history of service to British Columbia / Dave Obee.
"The Library Book traces the history, growth and political evolution of B.C.'s libraries, across time and through the lives of diverse peoples... ." -- introduction
Record details
- ISBN: 0969261497
- ISBN: 9780969261490 (hc.) :
- Physical Description: 264 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 32 cm.
- Publisher: Vancouver, British Columbia : British Columbia Library Association, 2011.
- Copyright: ©2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Foreword by Sarah Ellis. Introduction by Iona Campagnolo"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 254) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pt. 1. 1786-1926. Working together for the common good -- An alternative to saloons -- The provincial library -- Andrew Carnegie's three gifts -- One vast circulating library -- University of British Columbia Library -- Two pioneers : E.O.S. Scholefield and Helen Gordon Stewart. Pt. 2. 1927-1959. Libraries for the regions -- The Great Depression -- The War and its aftermath -- The fabulous fifties -- The firing of John Marshall. Pt. 3. 1960-2011. A renewed push for sharing -- The boom in campus libraries -- Books, barcodes and budgets -- Fighting for intellectual freedom -- The technology tsunami -- Libraries without walls. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | British Columbia Library Association > History. Libraries > British Columbia > History. Librarians > British Columbia > Biography. |
| Topic Heading: | Local History. |
Available copies
- 39 of 40 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Beaver Valley Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 40 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Public Library | O/S 027.0711 OBE (Text) | 35144000054978 | Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
