Libraries of the University of Cambridge - Cambridge University Library, Pepys Library, Parker Library, Corpus Christi College, Wren Library (Paperback)

Chapters: Cambridge University Library, Pepys Library, Parker Library, Corpus Christi College, Wren Library, Cambridge, Seeley Historical Library, Marshall Library of Economics. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 31. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Cambridge University Library is the centrally-administered library of the University of Cambridge in England. It comprises five separate libraries: The Library was housed in the university's "Old Schools" near Senate House until it outgrew the space there and a new library was built. The large site on the western edge of Cambridge city centre is now between Robinson College and Memorial Court, Clare College. The current librarian is Anne Jarvis-the first woman to hold the post-who succeeded Peter Fox on 1 April 2009. The library has existed in some form since the beginning of the 15th century: in 1416 William Loring bequeathed books to the library thus: "Item volo quod omnes libri mei juris civilis remaneant in communi libraria scolarium universitatis Cantebrigg' in perpetuum." The earliest catalogue is dated ca. 1424. From the 16th century onwards it received generous donations or bequests of books and growth was considerably increased once the privilege of legal deposit had been granted (it is still one of only three copyright deposit libraries in England under British law). The current UL building was constructed between 1931 and 1934 under architect Giles Gilbert Scott, who also designed the neighbouring Clare Memorial Court (part of Clare College). It bears a marked resemblance to Scott's industrial architecture, a famous example of which is Bankside Power Station (the home of the Tate Modern). Its tower stands 157 feet (48 metres) tall, six feet shorter than the top of St John's College Chapel and ten feet taller than the peak o...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=23942