The Reformed Librarie-Keeper (1650) by John Dury
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"The Reformed Librarie-Keeper (1650) by John Dury" is a treatise on the role and responsibilities of librarians, reflecting on the intellectual and spiritual goals of library work during the mid-17th century. This book is a significant historical account, written in the context of the Puritan Revolution, and discusses reforming the functions of libraries and librarians to better serve the community and advance learning in alignment with Christian values. In this work, Dury
advocates for libraries to become a cornerstone of intellectual progress and religious enlightenment. He critiques the traditional view of librarians as mercenary figures primarily concerned with their own financial gain, instead emphasizing their duty to foster universal knowledge and make resources accessible for study and inquiry. Dury outlines practical measures for library management, such as creating detailed catalogues and encouraging collaboration among scholars, aiming to transform libraries into vibrant centers of learning that contribute to the overarching goal of preparing society for a divine millennium. The book intertwines practical recommendations with a profound philosophical and theological vision, making it a notable contribution to the discourse on library science in its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dury, John, 1596-1680 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 84621143 |
| Title | The Reformed Librarie-Keeper (1650) |
| Note | Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 220 |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, Linda Cantoni, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Library science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15199 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15199-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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