University of California Library Handbook 1918-1919

"University of California Library Handbook 1918-1919" is a comprehensive guidebook authored by the University of California Press, produced during the early 20th century. This handbook serves as a reference manual for the operations and facilities of the University Library. It details the layout of the building, library rules, classifications, and various services offered to students and faculty members. The handbook contains a wealth of information, including a historical sketch of the library's development, a description of its architectural features, and an overview of its collections and resources. It outlines the library's circulation department procedures, the reserved book room, inter-library loans, and special collections such as the Bancroft Library and the Library of French Thought. Each section thoughtfully explains the rules governing library use, privileges granted to different users, and the classification systems employed to organize the numerous volumes housed within its stacks, ensuring that both newcomers and returning users can effectively navigate and utilize the library’s extensive resources.