Links to images of Great Libraries of the World (old and new)
(with thanks to Jim Bennett for sourcing lists and links)
Posted Nov 1, 2015:
The 20 coolest libraries in the world.
http://hiconsumption.com/2014/05/the-20-coolest-libraries-in-the-world/
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The ten most beautiful libraries in the world (images).
http://buffalotrip.com/the-world/architecture-and-buildings/the-10-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world.html
The 25 best university libraries in the world.
http://blog.uniplaces.com/25-best-university-libraries-in-the-world/
6 Buildings that are redefining the library.
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3044594/6-buildings-that-are-redefining-the-library#6
28 World’s Coolest Libraries
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/coolest-libraries-in-the-world/
Landmark Libraries 2015: the reveal.
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/08/buildings/library-buildings/new-landmark-libraries-2015-the-reveal/#_
10 Beautiful Canadian Libraries.
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/travel/travel_magazine/sep15/10-stunning-canadian-librairies.asp#.VcvUyCny1B0.twitter
27 Libraries to visit in your lifetime (library visit bucket list).
http://www.businessinsider.com.au/libraries-to-visit-in-your-lifetime-2015-8#/#once-having-held-the-record-for-the-largest-collection-of-books-in-the-world-the-bibliotheque-nationale-de-france-has-since-expanded-but-the-original-buildings-from-1868-are-still-the-most-beautiful-the-salle-ovale-oval-room-in-the-richelieu-building-is-a-must-see-1
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