Santa Cruz County Local History: Libraries and Schools

Illustrated articles on the public library system, Carnegie libraries and schools in Santa Cruz, California.
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/libsch/libsch.shtml

The Mysterious Fate of the Great Library of Alexandria

Analysis of the varying accounts of the library's destruction by fire.
http://www.bede.org.uk/library.htm

Images from the 1876 Report

Selected accounts from the Bureau of Education report 'Public Libraries in the United States of America: Their History, Condition, and Management'.
http://www.coe.missouri.edu/~seaveyca/1876/

Libraries & Culture

Refereed journal devoted to the history of 'collections of recorded knowledge'. Full text of several issues, index and editorial information. Previously the Journal of Library History.
http://www.gslis.utexas.edu/~landc/

IFLA Round Table on Library History

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' forum for library history of international or generally applicable importance. Statement of aims, newsletters, minutes and contact information.
http://www.ifla.org/VII/rt8/rtlh.htm

Exeter Free Library: Public Meeting, 1869

Recreation of the debate which introduced a tax-supported library in Exeter, England.
http://www.devon.gov.uk/library/locstudy/lib150.html

The Order of Books

Facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's manuscript prescribing the arrangement of his personal library, later to form the nucleus of a Library of Congress classified according to his scheme.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm027.html

The Dusty Bookshelf

Selection of articles dating from the beginning of librarianship as a profession.
http://libr.org/rory/wbm.html

Vanished Library: History of the Library of Alexandria

Tells of the myth and history of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and also covers the topics of the mystery of destruction and the new library. Also quiz, personal presentation outline, and sources/links.
http://geocities.com/vanishedlibrary

Survivor: The History of the Library

Article from History Magazine reviewing the evolution of libraries.
http://www.history-magazine.com/libraries.html

Libraries: History of the Private, Royal, Imperial, Monastic and Public Libraries

Exhibition covering civilizations from the ancient world to the Renaissance.
http://www.libraries.gr/nonmembers/

South Carolina Library History Project

All aspects of librarianship in the state, including histories of public, private and academic institutions, biographies and recollections, and special exhibits.
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/

Libraries Today

History of libraries in Canada and particularly Ontario with annotated photographs, texts and biographies of librarians.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~lbruce/

The Histories of Central Vermont's Libraries

Accounts of public libraries in several small towns.
http://www.badc.com/towns/library/

Brief History of Library Instruction in the United States of America

Paper summarizing the development of bibliographic instruction in academic libraries.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/lihistory.html

Theological Libraries: Historical Sources

Full-text essays on monastic libraries and theological librarianship, principally in the Christian tradition.
http://www.ptsem.edu/grow/library/nyatla/sources.htm

Highlights from the Columbia University Library Science Library Vertical Files, 1832-1994

Ephemera from the American Library Association archives.
http://web.library.uiuc.edu/ahx/ala/clvf/clvf.htm

Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress

Official guide to the development of its role as a national library, with descriptions of its buildings, a timeline of acquisitions and a list of Librarians of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/

Archives of lis-libhist

Mailing list associated with the Library History Group. Searchable logs and subscription information.
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/lis-libhist.html

Littlehampton Library Past and Present

Illustrated history of this Carnegie library in Sussex, England, through the 20th century.
http://www.btinternet.com/~h.kendall/

History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries

Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.
http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/

American Women's History, A Research Guide: Librarianship

Bibliography of print and online sources.
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-libr.html

Computer Applications in Libraries

Special issue of Annals of the History of Computing dedicated to library automation. Abstracts and some free articles. [PDF]
http://www.computer.org/annals/library_tocs.htm

Fortunate Son: the ALA and Librarianship 1968-1980

Memoirs of a period of change in United States libraries and the American Library Association against a background of social upheaval.
http://www.bloomington.in.us/~jhurd/rain.html

CILIP Library History Group

Details of the activities and publications of this section of the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals.
http://www.cilip.org.uk/groups/lhg/welcome.html

Melvil Dewey: Father of Librarianship

Biography of Dewey concentrating on his role in library history.
http://www.booktalking.net/books/dewey/

Library History Database: The British Isles to 1850

Directory with summary information arranged geographically and by type of library.
http://www.r-alston.co.uk/contents.htm

The Gerould Statistics 1907/08-1961/62: A Historical Compilation of Data from Academic Libraries in the United States and Canada

Annual statistics on size, staffing and expenditure with detailed notes on the methodology of compilation.
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/libsites/gerould/

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Librarian's Lives

Survey of biographical anecdotes about British librarians by Liz Chapman. [PDF]
http://digital.casalini.it/retreat/2003_docs/Chapman.pdf

Boots Booklovers' Library

Official history of this British subscription library.
http://www.boots-plc.com/information/info.asp?Level3ID=39

Library Instruction Outside North America in the 20th Century

Site examines international library instruction efforts in the last century. Includes a bibliography.
http://www.libraryinstruction.com/liinternational.html

Intellectual Freedom Within the Profession: A Look Back at Freedom of Expression and the Alternative Library Press

Overview by Toni Samek of early radical library publications focusing on Synergy, Alternatives In Print and Prejudices And Antipathies.
http://www.libr.org/Juice/issues/vol6/LJ_6.6.html

International Bibliographic Instruction Activities in the 20th Century: A Literature Review

Literature review examining the development of bibliographic instruction around the world.
http://www.mlaforum.org/volumeII/issue1/InternationalBib.html

'Not Only Suitable, But Specially Attractive'

Views of women in British librarianship throughout the twentieth century.
http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/record/r199901/kerslak.html

Library History

Refereed British journal associated with the Library History Group. Editorial information and abstracts.
http://www.maney.co.uk/search?fwaction=show&fwid=184

Over 100 Years of Progress

Chronology of key historical events in United States libraries, from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2000/january001/over100years.htm

The Georgia Library History Project

Bibliographic directory with some full-text articles on the history of libraries in the state. Searchable by city, county or institution.
http://www.georgialibraryhistoryproject.org/

American Library Association Library History Round Table

Details of awards, archive of newsletters and cumulative bibliography.
http://www.ala.org/ala/lhrt/

The Illinois State Library: 1818-1870

Provides an article from Illinois Libraries that details the history of the Illinois State Library in the 19th Century.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il990133.html

Celebrating a Century of Service to Children

Article from Illinois Libraries which examines the history of the Children's Services Department at the Champaign Public Library from 1899-1999.
http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/il000109.html

Celebrating Women's Achievements: Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography

Biographical sketches of pioneers in library work and Canadiana.
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/12/h12-250-e.html

The Infography about Public Libraries -- United States -- History

Sources recommended by a professor whose research specialty is the history of U.S. public libraries.
http://www.infography.com/content/708583820009.html

Infography about Library Instruction -- History

Sources recommended by a librarian whose research specialty is the history of library instruction.
http://www.infography.com/content/442526523229.html

Branch Libraries in the Bronx: A History with Selected Photographs

Illustrated history of the New York Public Library branches.
http://www.nypl.org/branch/bronx/index2.cfm?d1=765&template=photodbase

The Davies Project at Princeton University: Research into the History of University Libraries in the United States and the History of their Collections

Database of United States libraries in existence before 1876, searchable by location and type.
http://www.princeton.edu/~davpro/

Public Library History London 1850-1900

The history of public libraries in London in the 19th Century compared with other cities.
http://www.derekjones.org/LonPLHist.htm

The Library History Buff

Historical impressions from an amateur perspective and descriptions of librariana with a special focus on postal artefacts.
http://www.libraryhistorybuff.com/