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- Title
Report of the Librarian.
- Authors
SHIPTON, CLIFFORD K.
- Abstract
The article presents the annual report of the chief librarian of the American Antiquarian Society, discussing the condition and developments of the association's collections and archives as of October 1941. An overview of accessions gained by the society during the year, including a complete list of books, pamphlets, prints, and newspapers acquired is given. Comments are given discussing the acquisition and conservation policies being pursued by the society. Mention is also given to the challenge facing the society's library due to staffing and financial limitations.
- Subjects
WORCESTER (Mass.); MASSACHUSETTS; SPECIAL libraries; AMERICAN Antiquarian Society; COLLECTION management (Libraries); COLLECTION development in libraries; AMERICAN Antiquarian Society Library
- Publication
Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, 1941, Vol 51, Issue 2, p262
- ISSN
0044-751X
- Publication type
Article