Project Gutenberg 2010-08-22 Public domain in the USA. 962 Bostwick, Arthur E. (Arthur Elmore) 1860 1942 Bostwick, A. E. (Arthur Elmore) Bostwick, Arthur Elmore 21026543 The Library and Society: Reprints of Papers and Addresses E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Christine D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Library and Society: Reprints of Papers and Addresses" by Arthur E. Bostwick is a historical collection of essays and addresses published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the evolution and societal role of libraries in America, featuring contributions from notable individuals who discuss the importance of libraries as community resources. The collection emphasizes the shifting dynamics of libraries and their reciprocal relationship with the communities they serve. The beginning of this work introduces the preface, where Bostwick articulates the intent behind the collection: to highlight early ideas that have since influenced modern library practices. He sets up a framework for understanding how libraries have transformed from private collections to public institutions vital for community engagement and education. The opening portion foreshadows discussions on libraries serving as not only repositories of books but as essential centers for public discourse, cultural enrichment, and the promotion of literacy and learning within diverse communities. Bostwick hints at the historical significance of different library models, emphasizing the universal need for accessible literature and information. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Libraries and society Library science -- Social aspects Z Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Teaching & Education 1126109 2025-08-13T13:12:42.226703 text/html 1126036 2010-08-22T17:01:32 text/html 511162 2025-08-13T13:13:02.883603 application/epub+zip 527687 2025-08-13T13:12:49.240711 application/epub+zip 490780 2025-08-13T13:12:46.204726 application/epub+zip 972075 2025-08-13T13:13:11.390586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 883412 2025-08-13T13:12:59.222666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 754896 2022-09-15T10:13:25.167434 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 998085 2025-08-13T13:12:40.224778 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 997770 2010-08-22T16:59:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 997790 2010-08-22T16:59:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20884 2025-08-13T13:13:11.542562 application/rdf+xml 22957 2025-08-13T13:12:46.852702 image/jpeg 4855 2025-08-13T13:12:46.509700 image/jpeg 371440 2010-08-22T16:59:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 391791 2010-08-22T17:03:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 371360 2010-08-22T16:59:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 480731 2025-08-13T13:12:42.308770 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia