Archief GB 0372 SPL - Society of Public Librarians

3 volumes, 1 folder

GB 0372 SPL 1881-1930 Fonds 3 volumes, 1 folder Society of Public Librarians

The Society of Public Librarians (SPL) was founded in 1895 to promote the interests and professional status of chief librarians in and around London. The Society held monthly meetings at which papers would be presented on matters of professional interest or debate, including cataloguing, public access to library shelves, the selection of books and so on. The group also hosted an annual outing every summer out of London to a historic or cultural landmark or educational institution, along with an annual dinner in the Holborn area of London. The Society, along with leading members Charles Goss, John Frowde, Frank Chennell, William Bridle and Edward Foskett, remained one of the main vehicles of opposition to open access within the public library, with debate channelled through the correspondence pages of newspapers and periodicals. The Society folded in 1930.

Deposited by the Bishopsgate Institute's former librarian, Charles Goss.

Papers of the Society of Public Librarians (1881-1930), including: minute books of the Society with photographs of annual outings, miscellaneous papers and correspondence, press cuttings and other material, 1895-1930: loose papers including circulars, press cuttings, correspondence and SPL publicity material, 1881-1930.

No further arrangement required.

Open

Documents cannot be photocopied at present. Digital photography (without flash) is permitted for research purposes on completion of the Library's Copyright Declaration form and with respect to current UK copyright law.
English

Handlist available; ADLIB catalogue.

Entry compiled by Stefan Dickers.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

24 July 2006 Goss , Charles Frederick , fl 1897-1941 , librarian Information/library administration Information/library personnel Librarians Society of Public Librarians

Deposited by the Bishopsgate Institute's former librarian, Charles Goss.

Papers of the Society of Public Librarians (1881-1930), including: minute books of the Society with photographs of annual outings, miscellaneous papers and correspondence, press cuttings and other material, 1895-1930: loose papers including circulars, press cuttings, correspondence and SPL publicity material, 1881-1930.

No further arrangement required.

Open

Documents cannot be photocopied at present. Digital photography (without flash) is permitted for research purposes on completion of the Library's Copyright Declaration form and with respect to current UK copyright law.

• Engels

• Latijn

English

Handlist available; ADLIB catalogue.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• Engels