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THIS MONTH, 85 YEARS AGO.

Authors :
Wiegand, Wayne
Source :
American Libraries. Nov2002, Vol. 33 Issue 10, p74. 2/5p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses events that occurred in libraries during 1917. Removal of all German-language books from the shelves of the San Francisco Public Library in California during World War I; Anti-German sentiments at public libraries across the U.S.; Publication by the Lebanon Public Library in Indiana during 1987 of a list of borrowers with overdue books; How events demonstrate that the library community's response to challenges against patron confidentiality have not been consistent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029769
Volume :
33
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Libraries
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7712695