Library Rooms And Buildings Classic Reprint

Have you ever considered creating a library in your home? If the answer is yes, then the short book "Library Rooms and Buildings" by byCharles C. Soule will be of great interest. Soule writes to explain all the basics on building and stocking a library. His advice is appropriate for everyone, whether you are planning to convert one room to a library in your home, or you are building a community library for many people to enjoy. "Library Rooms and Buildings" begins with the basics: how to estimate the number of bookshelves you will need and how high and deep they should be. For libraries that will grow beyond one room, Soule advises dividing the spaces in the most economical way possible, since typically libraries only employ one person per room. He suggests keeping books away from direct sunlight and out of the elements. Soule has advice for towns planning new libraries. He estimates that a small wooden building could be built at the time for around $2,500. Times may have changed, but Soule's larger point was that every community should plan for a library, no matter how small. It is clear that Soule believed that a library was essential to foster a sense of camaraderie and a spirit of learning among neighbors. Soule explains how town libraries can be funded and what the basic requirements are for stocking shelves and staffing. Although it would have been interesting to read Soule's recommendations on selecting books, book selection is beyond the scope of this 24-page booklet. It is still a valuable resource on the mechanics of building a proper library. "Library Rooms and Buildings" deserves a place on the shelves of every bibliophile. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Excerpt from Public Library Building: Erected Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen Exterior of granite, steel frame and class A fireproof construction throughout. Complete system of ventilation and heating installed for all the principal rooms. A special type of indirect lighting has been provided for the main reading rooms, and no sources of light are visible for these rooms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Library Building You will want a man Of good judgment, who is willing to listen and to take the library point of view; one who is not so ambitious for artistic success that he is willing to overlook library needs; one whom you can trust. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Ontario Library Review, Vol. 1 Berlin - The public library building has been enlarged and remodelled at a cost of over A new children's room has been opened, which is larger than the one used formerly; new equipment has been added and the room is one of the best in Canada. A grant of was received from Mr. Carnegie for the extensions. Berlin has received altogether of Carnegie funds. Chatham. - The assistant librarian has completed a-visit to several of the leading libraries in Canada and the United States. The library hopes to profit by the new ideas gained through the trip. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Facts for the Public The Central Building was built for The New York Public Library by the City Of New York, at an approximate cost, exclusive of the ground which was owned by the City, Of The architects were Carrere and Hastings. It was opened to the public on May 23, 1911. The Library occupies the building as a tenant under terms Of a con tract with the City, dated December 8, 1897 This building serves as the centre Of the whole library system and contains the administrative Offices of both Reference and Circulation Departments, the main ref erence collections (i. E. The books from the Astor and Lenox Libraries, and thosebought since consolidation with the income from the endowment funds Of the Library), a branch for the circulation of books, a children's room, a training school for libra rians, and also the Extension Division (for merly the Travelling Library Office), and the Library for the Blind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Reading Room and New Library: With a Plan Their apparatus was installed, and in working order, by October, 1880. The light was supplied by four arc lamps, each Of candle-power. These were used until 1893, when a great improvement was effected by the introduction Of glow-lamps fixed to the readers' tables, the arc lamps being reduced to about 300 candle-power each. Two years later the shelves accessible to readers on the ground floor were lighted with glow-lamps, aided by reflectors, which effectually light the books on the shelves Without causing any glare. In the early part of 1906 forty-six additional glow lamps were fitted to the tables between the rays. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A List of Books in the Reading Room, January, 1900 By the will of John Crerar, for many years an honored citizen of Chicago, who died October 19, 1889, the residue of his estate, after the payment of numerous bequests, was given for the creation and endow ment of a free public library, to be called the john crerar library, and to be located in the city of Chicago. The Library was incorporated under the laws of Illinois, October 12, 1894, and was duly organized January 12, 1895. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.