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The University Library of Franeker, 1713

Halma, François (uitgever/publisher)
year: 1713

type: prent
print
detail: ja
dimensions: 7,5 x 13,5 cm.
related terms: universiteitsbibliotheken
period: 18e eeuw
classification:
J: Bibliotheken en instellingen

contents: Up until the seventeenth century, the books in Dutch town and university libraries were usually fastened to the desks by chains. The university library of Franeker was refurbished in 1684 to become a reading room library and the chains disappeared. The books are placed in large cupboards placed against the wall which are separated from the reading room by a railing. Visitors were not allowed to get the books themselves but were given them by a servant. Reading was still done standing.

origineel:
source: Catalogus librorum bibliothecæ publicæ, quæ est in [...] academia Franequerana. - Franeker, 1713. p. 1
available in: Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 461 A 12:1

©description: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
©reproduction: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek




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