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| Editor | American Library Association. General Meeting |
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| Title |
Papers and Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth General Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Kaaterskill, N. Y., June 23-28, 1913 |
| Alternate Title |
Papers and Proceedings of the 35th General Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Kaaterskill, N. Y., June 23-28, 1913 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Papers and Proceedings of the Thirty-Fifth General Meeting of the American Library Association" is a scientific publication detailing the proceedings of a significant conference held in the early 20th century. The book encapsulates discussions, addresses, and reports presented by various influential figures within the library community, focusing on the evolution, challenges, and opportunities of public libraries in America. The opening portion introduces the event, with the President of the American Library Association delivering an address that emphasizes the transformative power of libraries in promoting democracy and education throughout history. It highlights key themes such as the evolution of books, the importance of accessible education, and the role of libraries in meeting societal needs, especially regarding expanding literacy and learning opportunities. The President's address serves as a thoughtful commentary on the library movement's historical context, comparing past and present challenges while advocating for libraries as vital resources for all demographics, including immigrants and children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | American Library Association |
| Subject | Library science -- Congresses |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47134 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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