Enrichment: History of the Public Library in the United States in the Twentieth Century

by Lowell A. Martin

Organized in chronological order covering time periods from the 1800s through the new millennium, this book provides an overview of the notable events and underlying trends that shaped today's public library system.

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Dr. Lowell Arthur Martin's (1912 - 2003) long and prestigious career included Associate Dean, Graduate School of Library Service Columbia University, Dean, Graduate School of Library Service, Rutgers' University; and vice-president of Grolier Publishing.