Directory of Rare Book and Special Collections in the UK and Republic of Ireland

The Directory:;Provides a national, cross-sectoral overview of rare book and special collections - Provides a quick and easy summary of individual libraries' holdings - Directs researchers to the libraries most relevant for them - Assists libraries to evaluate their special collections according to a 'unique and distinctive' model - Enables libraries to make informed decisions about special collections acquisition and collaboration - Helps booksellers and donors to target offers - Entries in the Directory provide full contact details, and descriptions of rare book and named special collections including quantities, particular subject and language strengths, and information about salient features such as provenance.Readership: Researchers, book historians, book collectors, special collections librarians, reference librarians, academic liaison librarians, library managers, booksellers, and other heritage professionals. [Publisher's Text]