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Buschman, John – 1984
Through a comparison of the historical perspectives of medieval and modern libraries, this paper is designed to clarify the purpose and goals of the library, and to promote a public and intellectual debate to guide future developments. The Middle Ages were chosen because libraries possessed an importance and centrality to learning, civilization,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Library Materials, Library Research
