The Proceedings of the Ontario Library Association (Classic Reprint): Eighteenth Annual Meeting at the Public Library, Toronto (Reference Library), ... April 1st and 2nd, 1918 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A detailed, early 20th‑century look at a Canadian library gathering, with talks on service, staffing, and culture. The book captures debates, updates, and plans that shaped public libraries in Ontario.

This nonfiction volume offers a vivid transcript of the Ontario Library Association’s eighteenth annual meeting, held in the Public Reference Library in Toronto in 1918. It presents the official program, speeches, discussions, and notes on library operations—from cataloging and book selection to juvenile services and newspaper clipping. Readers will see how librarians argued for balanced collections, community programming, and better communication with the public, all amid the era’s social changes.

Through the proceedings, you’ll encounter session details, speaker introductions, and the practical concerns of librarians then and now. The material gives a snapshot of professional priorities, including staff roles, equipment, exhibitions, and the importance of timely book bulletins and local press collaboration. It also features insights into how Canadian art and national identity were discussed in relation to libraries, alongside administrative matters and delegate lists.

• A window into the 1918 meeting program with morning and afternoon sessions, talks, and discussions.


• Conversations about collection development, duplication, and the role of the juvenile department.


• Notes on public outreach, exhibit plans, and the use of newspapers to inform readers.


• Context on how librarians viewed national culture, art, and biography within libraries.

Ideal for readers interested in library history, early 20th‑century professional practice, and Canadian cultural archives.

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