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The Academic Library in the United States

Historical Perspectives

by Mark L. McCallon
John Mark Tucker
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This book advances the belief that the library—more than any other cultural institution—collects, curates and distributes the results of human thought. Essays broaden the debate about academic libraries beyond only professional circles, promoting the library as a vital resource for the whole of higher education. Topics range from library histories to explorations of changing media. Essayists connect modern libraries to the remarkable dream of Alexandria's ancient library—facilitating groundbreaking research in every imaginable field of human interest, past, present and future. Academic librarians who are most familiar with historical traditions are best qualified to promote the library as an important aspect of teaching and learning, as well as to develop resources that will enlighten future generations of readers. The intellectual tools for compelling, constructive conversation come from the narrative of the library in its many iterations, from the largest research university to the smallest liberal arts or community college.

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    October 17, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781476645704

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2023

      Sharing a deep concern over how librarians interact in academia, editors McCallen (professor of library information services, Abilene Christian Univ.) and Tucker (emeritus, Purdue Univ.) have compiled a reference of historical scholarship covering academic libraries, highlighting 14 works originally published from 1953 to 2015. These pieces, written by an array of prominent historians, form a cogent examination detailing the evolution of the academic library in the United States from 1638 to 2015, with sections on early book collections, professional education, university formations, diversity, and digital expansion. The work starts off with an introduction on the importance of historiography and then proceeds into the collection of texts. This well-researched book demonstrates impressive scholarship from beginning to end. The editors are to be applauded for stitching together the right voices in a volume that will be referenced for years to come. Santayana's 1905 maxim, mentioned in this book's foreword--"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"--certainly applies here, as the editors are committed to learning from the lessons of the past. VERDICT This comprehensive and important work will be deeply appreciated by librarians and historians; a welcome addition to any higher-education library.--James Rhoades

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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