Services Offered by the Ottoman Libraries, 1400-1839

Reference Type Journal Article
Year of Publication
1993
Author
Journal
Libri
Volume
43
Issue
1
Pagination
1-18
Language
English
Region
Library Type
Chronological Period
Abstract
In previous articles we discussed certain developments in Ottoman libraries focusing on their collections and catalogues. in this article we will examine, from the evidence available, the services which the Ottoman libraries offered their readers, dwelling on the hours of opening, the activities carried on within the library and the policy toward lending books.
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