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Author Reynolds, Susan Jayne, 1954- author

Title Books for the profession : the library of the Supreme Court of Victoria / Sue Reynolds
Published North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly, 2012
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [2012]
©2012
©2012

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Description ix, 144 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portrait ; 24 cm
Contents 1. The wisdom of past ages -- 2. The contemplated law Library for the use of the profession -- 3. The appointment of a librarian -- 4. A bookseller of standing and respectability -- 5. Works so valuable for the foundation of the library -- 6. A fairly large room for a library -- 7. The gem of the whole structure -- 8. Local branches of the parent institution -- 9. Ever used and enjoyed
Summary This book recounts the drama and intrigue of the Supreme Court Library's founding and development from its beginnings to its rebirth as the Law Library of Victoria. The Library's story will appeal to readers who are interested in colonial, library and legal history
This book recounts the drama and intrigue of the Supreme Court Librarys founding and development from its beginnings to its rebirth as the Law Library of Victoria. The Librarys story will appeal to readers who are interested in colonial, library and legal history
Analysis Australian
Courts & legal procedures (Victoria)
Libraries, archives & information centres (Victoria)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-139) and index
Subject Victoria. Supreme Court. Library -- History.
Victoria. Supreme Court. Library.
Law libraries -- Australia -- Victoria -- History.
LC no. 2013433064
ISBN 9781921875892