Copyright 1900

by

A R Spofford

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

ChapterChapter DescriptionPage
[1.]The Choice of Books,[3]
[2.]Book Buying,[33]
[3.]The Art of Book Binding,[50]
[4.]Preparation for the Shelves: Book Plates, &c.,[88]
[5.]The Enemies of Books,[101]
[6.]Restoration and Reclamation of Books,[119]
[7.]Pamphlet Literature,[145]
[8.]Periodical Literature,[157]
[9.]The Art of Reading,[171]
[10.]Aids to Readers,[190]
[11.]Access to Library Shelves,[215]
[12.]The Faculty of Memory,[226]
[13.]Qualifications of Librarians,[242]
[14.]Some of the Uses of Libraries,[275]
[15.]The History of Libraries,[287]
[16.]Library Buildings and Furnishings,[321]
[17.]Library Managers or Trustees,[333]
[18.]Library Regulations,[341]
[19.]Library Reports and Advertising,[349]
[20.]The Formation of Libraries,[357]
[21.]Classification,[362]
[22.]Catalogues,[373]
[23.]Copyright and Libraries,[400]
[24.]Poetry of the Library,[417]
[25.]Humors of the Library,[430]
[26.]Rare Books,[444]
[27.]Bibliography,[459]
[Index],[501]