Librarian Collection (page 2)

Robert Thyer (engraving)
816350 Robert Thyer (engraving) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Thyer (1709-1781)

The interior of the Logan Library Philadelphia, with the librarian LLoyd Pearsall Smith
OJ451926 The interior of the Logan Library Philadelphia, with the librarian LLoyd Pearsall Smith at his desk, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Wood

Jules Berger de Xivrey, 1865-66 (litho)
2641107 Jules Berger de Xivrey, 1865-66 (litho) by Lafosse, Jean Baptiste Adolphe (1810/14-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Berger de Xivrey: 16.06.1801 - 29.07.1863 French historian)

The Vergennes library in chateau de Versailles (chromolitho)
CHT164499 The Vergennes library in chateau de Versailles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Dog dressed up as a librarian (photo)
5997779 Dog dressed up as a librarian (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog dressed up as a librarian)

Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804)
ZIN47085 Portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) by English School, (18th century); Dr Williamss Library, London; (add.info)

Pietro Bembo, from "True Portraits... "by Andre Thevet (1516-1590
5668949 Pietro Bembo, from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet (1516-1590) published in 1584 (engraving) by Thevet

John Leland, Historian and Librarian to King Henry VIII (colour litho)
5986919 John Leland, Historian and Librarian to King Henry VIII (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Leland)

Soiree at the Royal Society (engraving)
1057168 Soiree at the Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soiree at the Royal Society)

No. 0613 The West Room and the Dome Room of Old University Library, Cambridge
FIT89346 No.0613 The West Room and the Dome Room of Old University Library, Cambridge, 1800 (pencil, ink & w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.9x27.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Imaginary recreation of the Ptolemy Library in Alexandria, Egypt
CHT168634 Imaginary recreation of the Ptolemy Library in Alexandria, Egypt, from Histoire Generale des Peuples, 1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hungarian School (19th century)

Konrad Lautenbach, 1534-1595, German theologian
6039865 Konrad Lautenbach, 1534-1595, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Konrad Lautenbach, 1534-1595, German theologian, pastor, librarian)

Guillaume Bude, c. 1536 (oil on wood)
3746313 Guillaume BudA©, c.1536 (oil on wood) by Clouet, Jean (1485/90-1540); 39.7x34.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Librarian of the House of Lords (b / w photo)
3091662 The Librarian of the House of Lords (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Librarian of the House of Lords)

Students in the School Library, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036453 Students in the School Library, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of young students crowded around the desk of the school librarian;)

Andre Dacier, 1805-11 (engraving)
446516 Andre Dacier, 1805-11 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Dacier (1651-1722)

The Kings Library, Buckingham House, from The History of the Royal
STC169795 The Kings Library, Buckingham House, from The History of the Royal Residences, engraved by R.G. Reeves (fl.1811-37), by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843)

The Royal Society (b / w photo)
1038882 The Royal Society (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society)

J. P. Bignon. Creator: Benoit Audran I
J.P. Bignon

Jeanine
Carine Belzon

Der kleine Bibliothekar - Little Librarian
Heike Willers

Family Stories
Christophe Kiciak

Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 21st October 1985. Librarian, Catherine Thompson, in the reference section

Refurbished, Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 30th December 1992. Reference Librarian Larry Bruce

A true love romance gripped one stockton bookworm so much she just couldn t let it go - for 22 years. And a would-be weightlifter must have become so engrossed in the sport he forgot to return

Librarians at Stockton Library have dressed up as characters from well known books and are holding a competition for the public to guess who they are. Jill Campbell is dressed as Noddy

Theres always plenty of activity here. Its the room where all the local history questions are answered just one of the many behind-the-scenes departments of the Central Library. 15th March 1956

This is part of the Lending Library that the public rarely see, always a hive of activity. There are empty shelves on the left - but they will only stay that way until reading starts falling off in

Extra staff may be needed to ease the strain on the workers at Coventry central library, since the librarys move to the site of the former Tiffanys Ballroom in the city centre

Computer service at Central Library, Coventry. 16th October 1976

Coventry city library. 21st July 1978

Librarian Mrs. Enid Blackburn reads to some of the children who attended a story time event at Slaithwaithe library. " Seaside holiday" was the theme of the event

John Vaughan, c. 1823. Creator: Thomas Sully
John Vaughan, c. 1823

Gabriel Naude, 1648. Creator: Claude Mellan
Gabriel Naude, 1648

Portrait of Armand-Jerome Bignon, 1769. 1769. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Portrait of Armand-Jerome Bignon, 1769

Young Woman with Elbow Resting on Small Pile of Books and Head on Hand, 1840s

Pink-haired woman
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Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Johann Freinsheim (1608-1660) German classical scholar and critic, who investigated Roman historians

A. Gifford D. D. (1700-1784), 1830. Creator: Unknown
A. Gifford D.D. (1700-1784), 1830. Andrew Gifford (1700-1784) English Baptist minister and numismatist, fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London

G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. George Edwards (1694- 1773) English naturalist and ornithologist, he studied natural history

Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Sir Antonio Panizzi, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Portrait of a librarian, c. 1566 (oil on canvas)
3087101 Portrait of a librarian, c.1566 (oil on canvas). by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 98x71 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Maria Moliner (1900-1981), Spanish librarian

The Librarian. Artist: Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-1593)
The Librarian. Found in the collection of Statens portrattsamling, Gripsholm Castle

The bookcases at the British Museum, Bloomsbury, London, c1875 (1878). From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]

John Price, Bodley librarian, 1828. Artist: J Swaine
John Price, Bodley librarian, 1828

The Bookworm, c. 1850. Artist: Spitzweg, Carl (1808-1885)
The Bookworm, c. 1850. Found in the collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein

Anthony Panizzi, Italian bibliographer, 1874. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
Anthony Panizzi, Italian bibliographer, 1874. Panizzi (1797-1879) fled the 1821 revolution in Italy and became Chief Librarian at the British Museum (1856-1866), where he designed the Reading Room

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"The Bookworm, 1850: A Glimpse into the World of Librarians" Step back in time to the year 1850 and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of librarians. Known as "The Bookworm, " these guardians of knowledge dedicated their lives to preserving and sharing literary treasures. With meticulous care, they organized countless volumes within grand libraries, creating havens for avid readers and scholars alike. Fast forward to 1964, where a Munrospun advertisement featuring librarians captures their timeless elegance. Dressed in refined attire, these intellectual figures exude sophistication as they guide visitors through vast collections of books that hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Venture further into academia with a visit to Cambridge Uni Punting, where librarians take on a different role - guiding students along serene rivers while discussing literature's finest works. Their passion for learning extends beyond library walls, enriching minds amidst picturesque scenery. Travel even further back in history to encounter Guillaume Bude, an esteemed librarian who revolutionized scholarly pursuits during the Renaissance era. His tireless efforts paved the way for future generations by establishing comprehensive systems that ensured easy access to knowledge. Closer to home is The Bladud Library in Bath – an architectural marvel adorned with intricate details that beckon book lovers from far and wide. This advert showcases its splendor and invites all seekers of wisdom inside its hallowed halls. But not all tales from libraries are filled with tranquility; some carry whispers of mystery like the Leeds Library Ghost. Legend has it that this ethereal presence roams silently among shelves at nightfall – perhaps seeking solace or guarding ancient texts from unseen forces. Embrace modernity as Deputy business and technical librarian Noel Hanson demonstrates cutting-edge technology - online computers - which have transformed how information is accessed and shared within libraries worldwide. Innovation continues pushing boundaries even within age-old institutions.