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3500 BCE
Cuneiform
Sumerians made the first attempt at writing, commonly referred to as Cuneiform -
Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1400
Dark Ages
During the Dark Ages there was very little progress or advancement in books and libraries. -
Jan 1, 1400
Private Libraries
The reliance on oral tradition has decreased dramatically, and the idea of private libraries are starting to become popular -
Jan 1, 1440
Printing Press
Johann Gutenberg completely altered the use of books and libraries with the invention of the printing press. -
Period: to
European Libraries
European countries see a rapid growth in the number of libraries established during this time. -
Harvard University
John Harvard established the first University in the colonies in Boston, Massachusetts. -
Printing Press to the colonies
Elizabeth Grover brings the printing press to the American Colonies via boat from Europe -
Subscription Library
Benjamin Franklin established the first subscription library in Philadelphia. -
Library of Congress
The United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is established -
Libraries in Public School
Horacce Mann successfully advocated for the addition of libraries in public schools -
American Library Association
The American Library Association was founded, and the Librarianship as a profession became popular. -
Dewey Decimal System
Melvil Dewey designed a system for organizing books in libraries known as the Dewey Decimal System. -
Period: to
Missouri Libaries
Andrew Carnegie funded thirty-three libraries to be established in the state of Missouri during this time.
