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... suggested the desirability of a compilation of a nature almost peculiar to the literature of China , and uniting the character of gazetteer , history and anthology . There are some interesting statements as to the invention of movable ...
... suggested the desirability of a compilation of a nature almost peculiar to the literature of China , and uniting the character of gazetteer , history and anthology . There are some interesting statements as to the invention of movable ...
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... suggested , of books never taken from the shelves . It would be a practical consolation to many small libraries to know to how small a proportion of the books in large libraries the turn - over is confined . We would note one exception ...
... suggested , of books never taken from the shelves . It would be a practical consolation to many small libraries to know to how small a proportion of the books in large libraries the turn - over is confined . We would note one exception ...
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... suggests 82 , and represents with accuracy what has been commonly known in this country as the octavo size . Mr. Tedder's suggestion in his proposed distinction between size and form ( already adopted in America under the title of ...
... suggests 82 , and represents with accuracy what has been commonly known in this country as the octavo size . Mr. Tedder's suggestion in his proposed distinction between size and form ( already adopted in America under the title of ...
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... suggested that " form " should serve in bibliographical descrip- tions of the size and folding of a sheet , while " size " should mean the actual dimensions of a book . Mr. Harrison thought that the American view of size - measurement ...
... suggested that " form " should serve in bibliographical descrip- tions of the size and folding of a sheet , while " size " should mean the actual dimensions of a book . Mr. Harrison thought that the American view of size - measurement ...
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... suggested in reply is the best possible . All this is pre - eminently true of cataloging old libraries , though many will think only of those newly organized . Such a Consulting Librarian has a distinct profession , and can do the work ...
... suggested in reply is the best possible . All this is pre - eminently true of cataloging old libraries , though many will think only of those newly organized . Such a Consulting Librarian has a distinct profession , and can do the work ...
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Page 308 - Association," for the purpose of promoting the library interest of the country, by exchanging views, reaching conclusions, and inducing co-operation in all departments of bibliothecal science and economy ; by disposing the public mind to the founding and improving of libraries...
Page 308 - ... and have complied with the provisions of the statutes of this commonwealth in such case made and...
Page 109 - Said directors shall hold office, one-third for one year, one-third for two years, and one-third for three years, from the first...
Page 110 - Against a . . . mill tax for a free public library," specifying in such notice the rate of taxation mentioned in said petition ; and if the majority of all the votes cast in such town, village or township shall be " For the tax for a free public library...
Page 93 - There have been men with deeper insight; but, one would say, never a man with such abundance of thoughts ; he is never dull, never insincere, and has the genius to make the reader care for all that he cares for. The sincerity and marrow of the man reaches to his sentences. I know not anywhere the book that seems less written. It is the language of conversation transferred to a book. Cut these words, and they would bleed ; they are vascular and alive.
Page 110 - The city council of said city shall have power to pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons committing injury upon such library or the grounds or other property thereof, and for injury to or failure to return any book belonging to such library.
Page 140 - Overall in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the chairman called on Mr. Henry Wilson, of the British Museum, to read his paper : " Remarks on Fac-simile Reproduction.
Page 109 - That the city council of each incorporated city shall have power to establish and maintain a public library and reading room for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of such city, and may levy a tax of not to exceed one mill on the dollar annually...
Page 110 - ... to be held and controlled by such board, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise or bequest of such property ; and as to such property the said board shall be held and considered to be special trustees.
Page 170 - Ways and Means for the Inhabitants of Delaware to become Rich : Wherein the several growths and products of these Countries are demonstrated to be a sufficient Fund for a flourishing Trade.