Handbook for Readers: Containing the Regulations of the Library With an Account of the Catalogues, a Bibliography of Special Subjects, List of Indexes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781172522613)

"Handbook for Readers," originally published in 1890 by the Boston Public Library, is a valuable resource for understanding library practices and accessing information from the late 19th century. This handbook provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the library's regulations, an account of the catalogs available, a bibliography of special subjects, and a list of indexes to periodicals. It serves as a window into the organization and management of knowledge during a period of significant growth in library science.

This book offers insights into the methods used to classify and retrieve information, making it a relevant resource for historians, librarians, and anyone interested in the evolution of information management. The detailed lists and regulations provide a practical understanding of how libraries functioned and supported the public's access to literature and research materials.

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