America's Library: The Story of the Library of Congress, 1800-2000

America's Library: The Story of the Library of Congress, 1800-2000

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The Library of Congress, considered by many to be the greatest library on earth, holds over 110 million items-books in 450 languages, irreplaceable national documents, priceless art works, and objects of cultural fascination. From a modest collection of 740 books purchased by the Congress in 1800, the Library has grown to house hundreds of miles of bookshelves. Laid end to...more
Hardcover, 240 pages
Published May 11th 2000 by Yale University Press (first published May 2000)
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Lindsey Harmon
Nov 21, 2011 Lindsey Harmon marked it as to-read
I chose this book because it discusses the history of a library that many have heard of but few understand. The Library of Congress is at the heart of many others libraries; thus, librarians should learn a bit more about it.
Kristin Comeaux
Nov 28, 2012 Kristin Comeaux marked it as to-read
Although I haven't read this book yet, I believe it would be beneficial because it would allow me to understand how the Library of Congress came about.
Kate
Jul 24, 2008 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: historians, bibliophiles
Recommended to Kate by: found it in the stacks
A fabulous read! Covering two hundred years of the Library of Congress. From it's inception to the twenty-first century, it covers every era of the library, and includes wonderful features on special collections in the library. Highly recommended, especially if you are about to make your first visit to this great national treasure.
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