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In 1212, the Council of Paris issued an order that stated those of religious orders were forbidden to "formulate any vow against lending books to those who are in need of them."
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European countries begin building and opening libraries. The Vatican Library was opened in Italy, and Cosimo de Medici established a collection of books, forming the basis for the Lorentian Library,
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The first colony to pass a law requiring that all male children be taught to read and be educated in preparation of employment.
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Published a textbook on how he believed one should expand one's collection of books.
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The Library Company of Philadelphia was the most famous library company, and was originally housed in Independence Hall. It was started by Benjamin Franklin and company.
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In 1790, the literacy rate of males in New England had grown to 90%. It was thought so because most men could easily sign their names.
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More than 1,700 libraries were built with the help of Andrew Carnegie.
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The German Library of Frankfurt was founded.
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Library Service Act was passed by Congress, to help expand the services of libraries to rural areas.
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During the 1990s, schools and libraries begin to connect to the internet. The use of technology greatly benefits libraries.
