World's Greatest Libraries: Past and Present

Explore some of the most significant libraries from the ancient and modern world, including the largest, the oldest and the most technologically advanced, as well as those with unique collections, architecture or locations.

[Judith]

What a compelling article - I love all the links you found !!

[Alex]

A library in a cave. That sounds incredible!

[Julie]

Could have used a slideshow but it is great to see libraries getting so much attention this week!

[Oscar]

Way to go featuring libraries of the past. We always forget the past- especially now we have the Internet.

[BAGELTRON]

If you like library architecture you MUST see this: http://curiousexpeditions.org/...

These libraries are absolutely STUNNING.

[Don]

Three letters: OBA. Best library ever.

[Meg]

I love the NYPL by Grand central, also known as the Lion Library. The periodical room is stunning and when it's quiet, it feel like its your own study.

[HHC]

Libraries will be have to be placed on the historical rescue list, along with books. Many libraries have been shutting down in the U.S. over the past decade. More people need to volunteer to keep them open, if that will even help.

I would love to visit the Strahov Library in Prague. Such a beautiful place situated in the Strahov Monastery.

http://www.myczechrepublic.com/photos/prague/...

[Mainline Florida]

The long room in Trinity College is awe-inspiring.

http://www.tcd.ie/Library/old-library/

photo:
http://www.gov.ie/en/photos/15/

I missed the British library - hopefully will see it next time.

"Librarians never die, they just get renewed"