The convergence of women’s history and library history at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition heralded the beginnings of a tradition of advocacy that would shape our profession for the next 100 ...

Countless histories can be found on library shelves, including histories of libraries themselves. Reading library history can help us not only avoid repeating history but also better understand how ...

In honor of our country’s 250th birthday, I thought I would talk about the history of some of our libraries. One of the oldest libraries in the US is the Harvard College Library, which was established ...

The Library History Round Table's First Twenty-Five Years: Reminiscences and Remarks on Recent Research The Library History Round Table's First Twenty-Five Years: Reminiscences and Remarks on Recent ...

Written by James WP Campbell and featuring stunning photography by Will Pryce, "The Library: A World History" (published by Thames & Hudson 2013) explores the evolution of libraries in different ...

Read an introductory essay about the Ladd Library building and its history. 1973-74 The George and Helen Ladd Library is completed, though the basement floor remains unfinished and is used only for ...

In March of 2008, the Joanne E. Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Family Technology Center, and Orradre Library (colloquially known as the Learning Commons, and/or University Library) opened its ...