A Book for All Readers / An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries

A practical handbook offers guidance to collectors, readers, and librarians on assembling, caring for, and using book collections. It surveys criteria for selecting and buying books, the principles and aesthetics of binding, labeling and shelving, and the threats that damage books along with methods for restoration and preservation. It treats ephemeral forms such as pamphlets and periodicals, reading techniques, research aids, and strategies for access, cataloguing, classification and copyright. It also addresses library organization and management, including buildings, trustees, regulations, reports and advertising, and reflects on rare books, bibliography, and the everyday character of library life.