World Guide to Libraries

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The comprehensive World Guide to Libraries contains current addresses and detailed information on the holdings of a total of approx. 42,500 libraries in more than 200 countries. Covered are

national libraries,
academic libraries,
university libraries including specialized and institute libraries,
school and college libraries,
the libraries of authorities, churches and companies,
special libraries of other patronage and
public libraries.

Besides contact details, entries include information regarding inter-library lending, library director, book, periodical and manuscript holdings, special holdings, areas of collection and much more.

Key Features:

No other reference work includes all library types covering the whole world
Information details: addresses, library head, details of holdings, special collections, membership of national or international organizations etc. are indicated
Up to date information due to extensive mailing of questionnaires and permanent editorial work with national library guides and other resources

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Last updated on 29.06.2021

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https://doi.org/10.1515/wgtl

Type: Database
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Published: February 1, 2021
Audience: Libraries, Publishing Houses, Book Trade