Charles Coffin Jewett Books

Charles Coffin Jewett was a visionary librarian who championed the development of public libraries and the accessibility of knowledge. His life's work centered on the ambition to create a national union catalog, connecting the collections of all public libraries across the United States. He believed that library catalogs should transcend mere title listings, incorporating bibliographical and biographical details to enrich scholarly inquiry. His dedication to standardization and uniformity in cataloging practices left a lasting impact on the field.