TY - JOUR
AU - Eric Glasgow
AB - Reviews the context of the establishment of rate‐supported public libraries in Great Britain leading up to the establishment of a Library Association in 1877. The major figures involved in the early profession are indicated and the topics discussed in early meetings described. The relationship of provincial public libraries with London libraries is indicated and its influence on the early profession discussed, together with other major issues confronting the first members.
TI - The origins of the Library Association
JO - Library Review
DO - 10.1108/00242530010337730
DA - 2000-08-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/the-origins-of-the-library-association-uC3a7xI4yM
SP - 299
EP - 302
VL - 49
IS - 6
DP - DeepDyve
ER -