Library History Today Blog

Library History Today is a blog about the history and historiography of Canadian libraries and librarians

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Libraries in Canada: The Commission of Enquiry Creates a National Perspective on Libraries, 1930–1933

Libraries in Canada: A Study of Library Conditions and Needs by John Ridington, chair; Mary J. L. Black, and George H. Locke. Toronto: Ryer...

Friday, October 18, 2013

National Library Act of Canada, 1952 — from Drawing Board to Reality

Sixty years ago, in January 1953, Canada's National Library Act , took effect. The original statute was passed on May 27, 1952 during th...

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Library Book: A History of Service to British Columbia by David Obee (2011)

The Library Book: A History of Service to British Columbia by David Obee. Vancouver, British Columbia Library Association, 2011. 264 p., il...

Monday, August 19, 2013

A Book in Every Hand by Don Kerr (2005)

A Book in Every Hand: Public Libraries in Saskatchewan by Don Kerr. Regina: Coteau Books, 2005. 279 pp.; $19.95. Still available via email f...

Thursday, August 01, 2013

Library Spirit in the Nordic and Baltic Countries (2009)

Library Spirit in the Nordic and Baltic Countries: Historical Perspectives edited by Martin Dyrbye, Ilkka Makinen, Tiiu Reimo, and Magnus To...

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