how to find world famous libraries and search their catalogues in any subject?

Answer 1

Famous libraries of the world
Alexandria Library
http://www.greece.org/alexandria/library/index.htm

The most famous library of antiquity was Alexandria believed to have been founded by Ptolemy I Soter (Ptolemios) who reigned until 248 B.C. It was originally conceived, not as a library, but as a research center, similar to Aristotle's Library in Athens, which was to hold the collected knowledge of the world. It was the first systematic and serious collection of documentation on physics, literature, mathematics, medicine, astrology, biology and engineering. The library's estimated holdings were circa 700,000 rolls and included writings of the Greeks as well as other civilizations.
Boston Public Library
http://www.bpl.org

Founded in the mid-19th century, the Boston Public Library (BPL) is strongly associated with the emergence of education for the working class. Its distinct architectural style was maintained when, in 1972, Philip John designed an addition. It is, today, both a research library and headquarters for Boston Public Library's 26 branch libraries. It also holds a large collection of rare books and manuscripts and musical scores.

Bodleian Library (Oxford)
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk

The Bodleian Library in the University of Oxford is one of the oldest and largest libraries in Europe. It's origins date back to 1602 and even earlier, based on archaeological evidence. It is the main research library of the University of Oxford.

British Library
http://portico.bl.uk/

Founded in 1753, the British Library was based on the collections of Sir Hans Sloane, physician to King George II and president of the Royal Society; the collections of Sir Robert Cotton and of Edward and Robert Harley, earls of Oxford; and the Royal Library, donated by George II in 1757. Many private collections, including the libraries of King George III (1823) and of Thomas Grenville (1846) continued to expand the collection. The British Museum's library was separated from the British Museum with the British Library Act of 1972 and reorganized as the British Library Reference Division.

Celsus Library at Ephesus
http://www.focusmm.com/aceph_26.htm

Construction began on the Celsus Library in Ephesus in 110 A.D. by the Council Gaius Julius Aquila. The library was completed by Gaius' successors in 135 A.D. It was one of the largest library collections of antiquity, estimated to be 12,000 hand-written books. It was destroyed by fire in approximately the 3rd century A.D.

Folger Shakespeare Library
http://www.folger.edu

Henry Clay Folger, an oil company executive, bequeathed his remarkable Shakespeare collection to the American people and provided sufficient funds to house, maintain and expand the collection. It is a well-know research centre in Washington, D.C., for Shakespearean and Elizabeth studies and 16th- and 17th-century literature, and history. The library has an unrivaled collections of Shakespeare's folios and the second largest collection of English books printed prior to 1641.

Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov

The U.S. Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is was founded in 1800 but, to replace books lost by fire during the war of 1812, Thomas Jefferson's library was purchased by Congress. Originally, a strictly congressional library, as the collections were enlarged by purchases and by additions under the copyright acts, the library became in effect but not in law the national library of the United States. The Library of Congress has influenced librarianship through its classification system and the development of MARC records, its role in materials preservation and new methods of information stage.

National Library of Canada
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca

Established by the Canadian Parliament in 1953, the National Library of Canada is located in Ottawa, Ontario. Their main role is to acquire, preserve and promote past, present, and future Canadiana. The library offers reference service for a wide variety of enquiries. A location service assists other libraries trying to locate items not in their own holdings. The National Library play a major role in fostering the development of library resources and services throughout the country and facilitating resource sharing among Canadian libraries as outlined in the National Library Act.

New York Public Library
http://nypl.org/

One of the visibly identifiable libraries of the world and a library that reflects the largesse of the city it belongs to, the New York Public Library was to the public in 1911 and, today, has 83 branch libraries augmented by bookmobiles and contains more than 10,000,000 books. Apart from a research function, NYPL has substantial special collections including rare books and manuscripts from the 15th to the 20th century and the papers of American authors in the Manuscripts and Archives Division, including George Washington's handwritten farewell address.

Answer 2

1. Library of Congress:

http://catalog.loc.gov/

2. Catalog of the New York Public Library:

http://catnyp.nypl.org/

3. London Public Library, Ontario, Canada:

http://discover.lpl.london.on.ca/

4. Los Angeles Public Library:

http://www.lapl.org/

to name a few...

Answer 3

Most libarary catalogs are on-line. Google the library, follow the links, and you can find the catalog. Most will require you to register. Some will require a fee.

Answer 4

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