ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1937, examines the principles and practicalities of inter-library loans of books – making available to readers elsewhere otherwise idle books. Initially done on an ad-hoc basis, modern ideas and developments have led to a modern generation of librarians whose first aim is to see that their readers get the books they need.

chapter Chapter III|10 pages

The National Central Library

Its Origin and Development

chapter Chapter VI|21 pages

The Regional Library Systems 1

chapter Chapter VII|3 pages

The University Libraries Inter-Lending System

chapter Chapter VIII|5 pages

International Library Loans

chapter Chapter IX|28 pages

Union Catalogues

chapter Chapter X|3 pages

How it All Works

chapter Chapter XI|6 pages

Possible Future Developments