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Sawmill workers, photo by the Howes Brothers The Hampshire Room for Special Collections contains thousands of images documenting local history, including images of farms, factories, shops, schools, and local residents both well…gs, photographs, sculptures and other works by local, regional and nationally-known artists of the 18th to the 21st centuries. Among the art on permanent display are works by Leonard Baskin, Howard Chandler Christy, Lionel Delevingne, Elbridge Kingsley, Samuel F.B. Morse, Barry Moser, Elliott Offner, and others. The works can be viewed any time the library is open. Images of most of the fine arts collection can be seen in our online special collec…

All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online…All online resources can be used in the library. Most can also be used from home, though many require you to sign in with your library card number. View online resources by subject…

Forbes Library Special Collections Collection Development Policy   Forbes Library is the public library for Northampton, Massachusetts. Its Mission Statement applies to all collections and services. Special Collections are also…and changes in technology and archival practices, make it necessary to periodically reevaluate the composition of the collections.   Deaccessioning Criteria The first consideration in applying a weeding policy to these collections is the recognition of three distinct categories of materials and the nature of each category. These categories can be defined as follows: Permanent Historical Value: First editions of local histories Items signed by, or…

Homebound Delivery Service patron receives books and instruments from his dedicated volunteer. Photo by Sandra Matthews. Forbes Library offers delivery service options for residents of Northampton, Leeds and Florence. As‑Needed…Print this form and mail it to us: Homebound Delivery Service PDF Call 413-587-1019 and leave your name and phone number. Short-term Delivery Service Short-term Delivery Service is available to residents of any age who will need delivery service for less than 4 months.  This is the service to use while recovering from surgery or a prolonged illness, etc. To request SDS, please fill out this simple form Short‑term Delivery Request or call 413-587-…

The Library’s Mission Forbes Library exists to provide a wide range of information and materials to all of the people of Northampton, using traditional and innovative technology, and to encourage…ector administers policy set by the Trustees and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Library. Individual decisions regarding selection and acquisition of materials, deselection, and discarding are delegated to specific staff members who are responsible for subjects and sections in their areas of expertise, and guided by the criteria in this policy. Selection Criteria All materials, whether purchased or donated, are considered in te…