Librarian Collection (page 3)

Edmund William Gosse, English poet and critic, c1905. From 1904, Gosse (1849-1928) was librarian of the House of Lords

George Folsom, 1802 - 1869. American lawyer, diplomat and politician

Allan Ramsay, 1686 To 1758. Scottish Poet, Playwright, Publisher, Librarian And Wig-Maker. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

John Richard Green, 1837 To 1883. English Historian. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
John Richard Green, 1837 To 1883. English Historian. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Male And Female Booksellers Working In 17Th Century Bookshop

Double Portrait of Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Double Portrait of Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49

Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Pierre and Jacques Dupuy, ca. 1648-49

C. J. Purnell Holding an Incendiary Bomb
C.J. Purnell, librarian and secretary of the London Library, slept on the premises throughout the Blitz. He here holds up an incendiary bomb that he was able to extinguish before it set light to

Watercolour: West Room Old Library - Cambridge
Watercolour: West Room and the Dome Room of the Old University Library, Cambridge. 1800 by Thomas Rowlandson, Fitzwilliam Museum

Richard Garnett, British scholar, librarian and writer
Richard Garnett (1835-1906), British scholar, librarian (at the British Museum), biographer, poet and translator. circa 1890s

Casanova being hit by a stone and mocked by a child
Giacomo Casanova depicted as an elderly man coming back from the library. During his departure, Casanova is struck by a stone by a child who then begins to point

Gabriel Alvarez de Toledo (1662-1714). Spanish poet. Histor
Gabriel Alvarez de Toledo (1662-1714). Spanish poet an the Royal Librarian of King Felipe V of Spain. Historia de la Iglesia y del Mundo que contiene los sucesos desde su creacion hasta el diluvio

Mary Evans, Librarian
CAROLINE MARY EVANS Picture librarian, photographed in the library which she created at Blackheath, London. Date: 1936 - 2010

Valentin Duval
VALENTIN JAMERAI DUVAL French librarian and numismatist, director of the Imperial Library and Cabinet of Medals at Vienna. Date: 1695 - 1775

Philarete Chasles
PHILARETE CHASLES French journalist and literary critic, Anglophile, librarian. Date: 1788 - 1873

Johann Erich Biester
JOHANN ERICH BIESTER German writer, librarian to the king of Prussia at Berlin. Date: 1749 - 1816

The Reichstag Library, which escaped the fire which gutted the building in February 1933. Date: early 1930s

Samuel Ayscough
SAMUEL AYSCOUGH Librarian and indexer. Date: 1745 - 1804

Humphrey Wanley - R Grave
Humphrey Wanley (1672 - 1726) Antiquary and librarian

Richard Garnett / Vf 1895
RICHARD GARNETT English librarian and writer Date: 1835 - 1906

Battersea Mobile Library
The interior of Battersea mobile library in the 1950s with various keen bookworms browsing the shelves and having their chosen books stamped by the librarian. Date: 1950s

Kent Mobile Library
A mobile library van making a stop in an unidentified Kentish village, late 1940s-early 1950s. Date: c.1950

Daniel Heinsius - Dutch librarian, scholar and statesman
Daniel Heinsius (1580-1655) - Dutch librarian, statesman, and was one of the most famous scholars of the Dutch Renaissance

Francis Hayman - Painter and Illustrator
Francis Hayman RA (1708-1776) - English painter and illustrator. Became one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768, and later its first Librarian. Date: 1769

MARMOL, Jos頨1817-1871). Argentine journalist
MARMOL, Jos頨 1817-1871). Argentine journalist, politician, librarian, and writer of the Romantic school. Engraving

Humphrey Wanley
HUMPHREY WANLEY antiquary and librarian Date: 1672 - 1726

Alfred Billings Street
ALFRED BILLINGS STREET American writer and librarian Date: 1811 - 1881

Ange Marie Quirini
cardinal ANGELO MARIA QUIRINI Italian churchman, librarian at the Vatican. Date: 1680 - 1755

John Price, Librarian
JOHN PRICE Bodleys librarian at Oxford wearing his mortar-board. Date: 1734 - 1813

Joseph Planta
JOSEPH PLANTA Swiss-born librarian at the British Museum, London, depicted holding a sample of his stock-in-trade. Date: 1744 - 1827

Sir Antonio Panizzi
Sir ANTONIO PANIZZI Librarian of the British Museum. Date: 1797 - 1879

Fulvio Orsino
FULVIO ORSINO Italian churchman, antiquarian, librarian and author. Date: 1529 - 1600

Charles Edward Mudie
CHARLES EDWARD MUDIE Writer and librarian - his subscription library was the leading business of its kind in England. Date: 1818 - 1890

Andreas Muhldorff
ANDREAS MUHLDORFF German churchman from Munster, librarian and theologian. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Conyers Middleton
CONYERS MIDDLETON controversial churchman, librarian to Cambridge University, author. Date: 1683 - 1750

Xavier Marmier
XAVIER MARMIER French writer and librarian Date: 1809 - 1892

Pierre Le Courayer
PIERRE FRANCOIS LE COURAYER French Catholic churchman, theologian and librarian, exiled to England. Date: 1681 - 1776

Pierre Le Courayer - 2
PIERRE FRANCOIS LE COURAYER French Catholic churchman, theologian and librarian, exiled to England. Date: 1681 - 1776

Henri Justel
HENRI JUSTEL French royal librarian, protestant refugee in England. Date: 1620 - 1693

Daniel Heinsius
DANIEL HEINSIUS Dutch librarian, scholar and statesman Date: 1580 - 1655

Johann Fr Gronovius
JOHANN FRIEDRICH GRONOVIUS German/Dutch churchman, scholar and librarian at Hamburg and Louvain. Date: 1611 - 1671

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, c1899. The Library at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Photograph, c1899

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, c1915. Workers in the card division of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1915

DOROTHY PORTER (1905-1995). American librarian and curator. Photograph, 2 June 1970

HERBERT PUTNAM (1861-1955). American librarian. Exhibiting a Gutenberg Bible in his capacity as the eighth Librarian of Congress. Photograph by Harris & Ewing, 15 December 1930

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Mr. E.A. Bond, Principal Librarian of the British Museum, London, 1879

The Book-Cases at the British Museum, illustration from Old and New London
XJF441267 The Book-Cases at the British Museum, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

British Museum - Additional Library, engraved by E
XJF441268 British Museum - Additional Library, engraved by E. Radclyffe, published in London Interiors, 1841 (engraving) by Jewitt

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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.