VIDEO: “Libraries: The Architecture of Community” (Presentation Recorded at the Library of Congress)
The video embedded below was recorded at the Library of Congress on April 12, 2018.
Kenneth Breisch discussed his book “American Libraries 1730-1950,” which celebrates the history of library architecture in America, from ultra-modern buildings to classical temples of knowledge such as the Library’s Jefferson Building, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the United States.
See Also: WorldCat Entry for “American Libraries 1730-1950
See Also: Publisher Catalog Entry
See Also: Search Inside the Book (via Amazon.com)
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About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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