Library World Records, 3d ed.

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Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.45. Seller Inventory # 353-1476667772-vrg

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Synopsis: Which are the oldest public libraries in the world? In what years were the first books printed in French, Thai, Japanese, Arabic, Turkish? What are the oldest extant texts written in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish? When was the first major computer database used in libraries? What are the titles of the largest, smallest or most expensive books ever published? Where is the world's busiest public library? Which three books were the first to contain photographs? In its updated and expanded third edition, this reference work provides hundreds of fascinating facts about libraries, books, periodicals, reference databases, specialty archives, bookstores, catalogs, technology, information science organizations and library buildings.

About the Author: Former librarian and information consultant Godfrey Oswald is also the creator of "The Info Connect LIS Directory," the largest available alphabetical directory on the Internet for librarians. He lives in London, England.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Library World Records, 3d ed.
Publisher: McFarland
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good