| Description |
285 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps, portraits, facsimiles ; 25 cm |
| ISBN |
9780993518508 hardback |
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9780993518515 paperback |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-278) and index. |
| Summary |
Founded under King James II in 1451, Glasgow University and its fledgling library has developed across the centuries from the Renaissance and the Reformation, through the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, to become one of the major universities of the world. The Library stands high, physically on University Avenue, and on the shoulders of those who have gone before, in the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake and for the benefit of all. The digital revolution, equal to the fifteenth-century invention of the printing press which democratised learning, is enabling the Library to unlock its many treasures and make them more widely available here and overseas --Book jacket. |
| Contents |
Renaissance & Reformation : from foundation to 1700 -- Enlightenment emerges : the 18th century -- Industrial expansion & migration : the 19th century -- War, peace & opportunities : the 20th century -- New horizons : the 21st century -- Illustrated books in the Library holdings : more than just words can say -- Unique and distinctive collections -- The Friends of Glasgow University Library. |
| Note |
Electronic version also available. |
| Library Class |
Bibliog A39:32
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Sp Coll Reference
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Sp Coll RQ 3175
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| Subject |
University of Glasgow. Library -- History.
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University of Glasgow -- History.
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Academic libraries -- Scotland -- Glasgow -- History.
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| Other Author |
Davies, Peter V., editor.
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Ashworth, Susan, editor.
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Durndell, Helen, editor.
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Hoare, Peter, 1936- editor.
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Richmond, Lesley, editor.
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Smith, Graeme, editor.
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Friends of Glasgow University Library, issuing body.
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University of Glasgow. Library, issuing body.
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| Alt Title |
Friendly shelves
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