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Library history and culture

1. Carnegie Libraries of California
2. Carnegie Libraries of Scotland
3. IFLA: Quotations about Libraries and Librarians
4. Library History - The British Isles To 1850
5. Library Philosophy and Practice
6. Sexual Orientation and Libraries
7. Warrior Librarian

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Carnegie Libraries of California

Descriptions and images of over 100 Californian libraries constructed between 1902 and 1921 as a result of funding by Andrew Carnegie. Entries are arranged by city, region, architectural style, and name of architect, and information is given on original grant amounts and how the buildings are used today.
     Author: Skehan, Pat & Skehan, Bernie
     Subjects: architectural research, library history and culture, united states libraries
     DeweyClass: 027.0
     Resource type: documents

Carnegie Libraries of Scotland

Describes the architecture and history of Scottish libraries whose construction was funded by Andrew Carnegie. Outlines Carnegie's Scottish connections, looks at the design of 'The Carnegie Libraries' in America and Scotland, and offers a selection of photographs of library interiors, taken in 1907.
     Author: Blaikie, Gerry
     Subjects: architectural research, library history and culture, scottish culture
     DeweyClass: 027.0
     Resource type: documents, images

IFLA: Quotations about Libraries and Librarians

A selection of quotations arranged by subjects such as books, borrowing, catalogues, collection development, learning, and public libraries. Entries are also listed by author, and material can be downloaded as a PDF file.
     Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
     Subjects: librarians, library history and culture
     DeweyClass: 020
     Resource type: document

Library History - The British Isles To 1850

Database of information on libraries that have existed in the British Isles. The data demonstrates library provision in almost every market town in the British Isles by the year 1820, and by 1850 in hundreds of villages with a population of less than 500.
     Author: Alston, Robin
     Subjects: library history and culture
     DeweyClass: 020.9
     Resource type: directory

Library Philosophy and Practice

Peer-reviewed biannual journal offering articles that demonstrate the connection between library practice and library philosophy and theory.
     Author: University of Idaho Library
     Subjects: library and information science research, library history and culture
     DeweyClass: 020
     Resource type: journal

Sexual Orientation and Libraries

CILIP briefing is intended to facilitate equality of opportunity for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people using, or working in, all types of library and information services. Includes examples of good practice relating to both service provision and employment issues.
     Author: CILIP
     Subjects: library history and culture, sexual orientation
     DeweyClass: 306.76
     Resource type: directory

Warrior Librarian

Over 100 pages of original library humour.
     Author: Credaro, A. B.
     Subjects: library history and culture
     DeweyClass: 020
     Resource type: documents