This book tells the remarkable story of how the American Library Association (ALA) mobilized books and volunteers to provide millions of books and other library materials to American soldiers during World War I. It explains how librarians were pioneering community workers, and how their work with soldiers helped transform libraries into centers of community life.
Dante's influence on American literature and culture is often overlooked, but in this illuminating study, Theodore Wesley Koch explores the profound impact he has had. With in-depth analysis and thorough research, Koch reveals the ways in which Dante's work has shaped the American psyche.
In this scholarly work, Theodore Wesley Koch offers a detailed history of the University of Louvain and its library. The book covers the founding of the university, its growth and development over the centuries, and the important role that its library has played in the intellectual and cultural life of Europe. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education and the library sciences.