Subject
University of Exeter
Description
Photograph of the issue desk and library staff in the Old Library. The building was completed in 1965.
'...a gypsy's warning not to have any truck with electronically operated blinds, or turnstiles, and do not have your issue desk within 15 feet of the open air, however many lines of glass doors and concentration of heating the architect promises you.'
The poet (and Hull Librarian) Philip Larkin's advice to Exeter's Librarian on construction of the new Library.
'...a gypsy's warning not to have any truck with electronically operated blinds, or turnstiles, and do not have your issue desk within 15 feet of the open air, however many lines of glass doors and concentration of heating the architect promises you.'
The poet (and Hull Librarian) Philip Larkin's advice to Exeter's Librarian on construction of the new Library.
Creator
University of Exeter
Source
University of Exeter Archive EUL UA
Date
1971
Contributor
University of Exeter
Rights
University of Exeter. The digital object(s) attached to this record are available for you to use for educational purposes only under licence from the University of Exeter.
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image