Libraries and Librarians in the 1890s: A Survey of the Library Scene 100 Years Ago

The library situation in Great Britain in the 1890s is reviewed. The growth of public libraries is demonstrated and the careers of notable librarians such as James Duff Brown outlined. The foundation of the Library Association and Library Assistants Association is noted as is the establishment of the library press. Developments in sub‐scription and academic libraries and the rise of technical education are reviewed.