The Meaning Of The Library

"Tracing what the library has meant since its beginning, examining how its significance has shifted, and pondering its i... (more)

"Tracing what the library has meant since its beginning, examining how its significance has shifted, and pondering its importance in the twenty-first century, significant contributors--including the librarian of the Congress and the former executive director of the HathiTrust--present a cultural history of the library"--Dust jacket flap. (less)