Some Thoughts on the British Library.

Urquhart, D. J.

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Some Thoughts on the British Library.

Urquhart, D. J.

Journal of Documentation, v37 n3 p125-33 Sep 1981

Questions the soundness of the creation of the British Library and whether it has met its originators' expectations. Reviews its historical development, facility and staffing problems, the Lending Division, the Bibliographical Services Division, and the Research and Development Department. Seven references are listed. (RBF)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, History, Interlibrary Loans, Library Circulation, Library Facilities, Library Personnel, Library Research, Library Services, National Libraries, Opinion Papers, Organizational Objectives, Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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