Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper
Since the 1950s, some of the greatest libraries have dismantled much of their collections of original bound newspapers and books, replacing them with microfilmed copies. In this work the real motives behind the dismantling of our heritage is examined.
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- Arrow
- Year
- 2002
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Topics
- Library preservationMicrofilm and archiving practicesLoss of cultural heritage
Awards
- National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionWonMajor(2001)
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