Bücher von Edmund Lester Pearson

The Librarian at Play, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

The Old Librarian's Almanac, written by Edmund Lester Pearson and published in 1909, is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to libraries and librarianship. The author, who was himself a librarian, covers a wide range of topics related to the field, including the history of libraries, the role of librarians, the organization and management of libraries, and the care and preservation of books.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of librarianship. The first chapter provides a brief history of libraries, tracing their evolution from ancient times to the present day. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the selection and acquisition of books, cataloging and classification, reference services, library architecture and design, and the use of technology in libraries.Throughout the book, Pearson emphasizes the importance of librarians as custodians of knowledge and culture. He argues that librarians have a vital role to play in preserving and disseminating information, and that they must be knowledgeable, dedicated, and passionate about their work.Overall, The Old Librarian's Almanac is a valuable resource for anyone interested in libraries and librarianship. It provides a wealth of information and insights into the history and practice of this important profession, and is a testament to the enduring importance of libraries in our society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.