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"Leiden University Library has a long history of services around versatile collections and unique sources, dating back to the sixteenth century. The library has always been considered a great asset to the university, not only since the first library room was constructed in 1587, but even before, when founding father William of Orange, in 1575, donated the very first book. 'Magna Commoditas' presents numerous accessions that formed its famous special collections, but also the impact of the digital revolution. It describes the role of the library as one of the cultural centres that gave direction to the development and spread of knowledge during the Enlightenment as well as the efforts of a library continuously trying to meet the manifold challenges created by new developments in science and culture and by changing demands. 'Magna Commoditas' is a thoroughly researched story of the interaction between dozens of librarians and thousands of library visitors in past and present: from readers of chained books to current users of webservices."--Provided by publisher.
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Magna commoditas: Leiden University's great asset : 425 years library collections and services
2012, Leiden University Press
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Magna commoditas: a history of Leiden University Library, 1575-2005
2004, Primavera Pers
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Magna commoditas: a history of Leiden University Library, 1575-2005
2003, Primavera Pers
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Magna commoditas: geschiedenis van de Leidse universiteitsbibliotheek 1575-2000
2001, Primavera Pers, In samenwerking met Universitaire Pers Leiden
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9074310710 9789074310710
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'Except for Chapter VII and the interviews with the curators and users of the library, this book has already been published in Dutch under title: Magna commoditas : geschiedenis van de Leidse universiteitsbibliotheek 1575-2000. - Leiden, 2001.' -- Verso t.p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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