How To Get Books: With An Explanation Of The New Way Of Marking Books (1882)

""How To Get Books: With An Explanation Of The New Way Of Marking Books"" is a book written by Charles Ammi Cutter and originally published in 1882. The book is a guide for librarians and book collectors on how to acquire books and how to properly mark them for organization and cataloging. Cutter introduces a new system of marking books, which he calls the ""Cutter Expansive Classification."" This system involves using letters and numbers to categorize books by subject matter and subcategories, allowing for easier identification and retrieval. The book also includes practical advice on how to purchase books, including where to find them and how to evaluate their condition and value. Cutter also provides tips on how to organize and maintain a library collection, including how to properly store and preserve books. ""How To Get Books"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in building a personal library or working in a professional library setting. It provides insight into the history of library science and offers practical advice that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.