The Bodleian Library at Oxford

Name: The Bodleian Library at Oxford
Author: Falconer Madan

By Falconer Madan

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A concise guide to a major university library that combines institutional history with practical instruction for readers. It surveys the evolution of libraries from ancient collections and medieval monastic repositories through changes in book formats and shelving, and explains room layout, catalogues, manuscript and printed-book holdings, and classification. Practical sections set out admission requirements, reading-room hours, seating and reservation rules, rules for handling rare materials, copying and photography services, and the functions of reference and camera rooms, while offering sources for further study.

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Falconer Madan

Falconer Madan was a notable bibliographer and scholar, primarily recognized for his contributions to the study of printing and publishing history at Oxford. His works, including "The Bodleian Library at Oxford" and "The Early Oxford Press: A Bibliography of Printing and Publishing at Oxford, '1468'-1640," provide valuable insights into the evolution of the book trade and the significance of the Bodleian Library. Madan's meticulous research and attention to detail have made his bibliographies essential resources for scholars and bibliophiles interested in the history of literature and the development of printing in England.