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The British Library: a treasure trove for the creative industries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Carol Meads
Carol Meads*
Affiliation:
British Library
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Abstract

The British Library, the UK’s national library, has often been described as a ‘hidden treasure’, with a huge amount of material and expertise which could support the creative sector, including graphic design, product design, the performing arts and fashion. During a recent visit Zandra Rhodes, the renowned fashion designer, called the Library a ‘Pandora’s Box’.

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Research Article
Information
Art Libraries Journal , Volume 31 , Issue 2 , 2006 , pp. 29 - 34
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2006

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