World Guide to Libraries

The comprehensive World Guide to Libraries contains current addresses and detailed information on the holdings of a total of approx. 42,500 libraries in more than 200 countries. Covered are

• national libraries,
• academic libraries,
• university libraries including specialized and institute libraries,
• school and college libraries,
• the libraries of authorities, churches and companies,
• special libraries of other patronage and
• public libraries.

Besides contact details, entries include information regarding inter-library lending, library director, book, periodical and manuscript holdings, special holdings, areas of collection and much more.

Key Features:

• No other reference work includes all library types covering the whole world
• Information details: addresses, library head, details of holdings, special collections, membership of national or international organizations etc. are indicated
• Up to date information due to extensive mailing of questionnaires and permanent editorial work with national library guides and other resources