| Summary: | The Brit counterpart of the American library directory, this far more compact volume (one, not two volumes) lists public libraries and "special" libraries (including academic as well as industrial, research, museum) in separate sections. Entries give vital data, key people, type and size of collection, equipment, facilities, classification scheme, spending, publications. The work is indexed by library name, subject area, and topics collected--a great service (which Bowker is unable--or unwilling--to provide in ALD. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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