Library Ideals by Henry Eduard Legler
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"Library Ideals" by Henry Eduard Legler is a compilation of essays focused on the evolution and impact of public libraries, reflecting on their role in fostering education and democracy, likely written in the early 20th century. The text discusses various aspects of library issues, such as their administration, extension services, and educational responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of libraries in cultivating enlightened citizenship and providing equal access to knowledge. At the start of
the book, the preface introduces Henry E. Legler as a dedicated librarian and humanist whose vision for libraries was to serve the greater good of society. It highlights his belief that libraries should provide not only access to books but also educational opportunities, especially for children and the underserved communities. The opening portion outlines the pressing challenges of urban growth, the need for libraries to adapt to changing populations, and how essential it is for libraries to become active agents of social betterment through community engagement, inspiration, and provision of equal opportunities for all citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Legler, Henry Eduard, 1861-1917 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Legler, Henry M. |
| LoC No. | 18006410 |
| Title | Library Ideals |
| Contents | Preface -- The problem of the cities -- Certain phases of library extension -- Next steps -- The world of print and the world's work -- Library work with children -- Traveling libraries -- Administration of library funds. |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Susan Theresa Morin, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Libraries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52627 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 344 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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