The Library Company of Philadelphia and Its Historical Significance
The Library Company of Philadelphia,established in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin,is a membership library that operates un-der a membership management system.It emphasizes academic research books in its collection and provides differentiated services to members and non-members.The creation of the Library Company of Philadelphia holds a significant place in both American and global library history.It is recognized as the first documented membership library in library history,often referred to as the"mother of all membership libraries in North America".The Library Company of Philadelphia is an important symbol of American democratic thought and culture,and its establishment has made irreplaceable historical contributions to the spread of democratic ideas and the development of democratic politics in the United States.
Library Company of PhiladelphiaMembership libraryBenjamin FranklinAmerican library historyPublic library movement
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