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Brown, James Duff
1862
1914
Brown, James D.
MacAlister, John Young Walker, Sir
1856
1925
MacAlister, J. Y. W. (John Young Walker), Sir
Mason, Thomas
1857
1914
02025312
A handbook of library appliances
The technical equipment of libraries: fittings, furniture, charging systems, forms, recipes, etc.
$aUnited Kingdom :$bDavid Stott,$c1892.
The Library Association Series
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"A Handbook of Library Appliances" by James Duff Brown is a practical guide focused on the technical equipment needed for libraries, written in the late 19th century. This work aims to assist librarians in efficiently setting up various aspects of library management, including fittings, furniture, and record-keeping systems. It compiles comprehensive details about tools, furniture, and operational frameworks essential for the smooth running of libraries. The opening of this handbook outlines the founding and objectives of the Library Association of the United Kingdom, highlighting its role in fostering collaboration and improvements in library operations. It introduces the idea of a framework for helping those involved in library management, elaborating on key initiatives like the introduction of library appliances and the importance of upgrading library systems. It also mentions significant inventions and innovations, such as the Library Indicator and Cotgreave's designs, which aim to enhance the functionality and user experience within public libraries. Overall, the beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of library apparatus designed to ease the librarian's tasks and improve library services for the public. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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