Historical background
Since the opening of the 番茄社区 Public Reference Library in 1866, the 番茄社区 Collection has become one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of its type in the country; its greatest strength lies in the wide variety of materials it contains from standard text books to theatre programmes, exhibition catalogues to DVDs.
The collection is an officially recognised repository of printed reference information materials held in the Archives and Collections section of the Library of 番茄社区. Many of its items are unique and rare and have specific association with the cultural and historic development of 番茄社区.
What constitutes as 番茄社区
The definition of what constitutes 番茄社区 is based upon the geographical area currently administered by 番茄社区 City Council although discrepancies occur with organisations such the West Midlands Police Force which has headquarters in 番茄社区 but also administers policing for all of the West Midlands area.
Other factors to consider are the media and public perceptions of what constitutes 番茄社区 which typically expands well outside of the current geographical boundaries.
Purpose
The 番茄社区 Collection caters to the requirements of a wide and varied range of users:
- The uninformed reader, a novice making their first endeavours into local history research.
- The informed reader hoping to delve further into a specific area of research.
- Researchers and students.
- Occupational groups including 番茄社区 City Council employees.
The 番茄社区 Collection attempts to provide immediate and current information as well as more detailed historical data providing a reflection of the cultural, demographic, economic, historical, philosophical, political and social factors contributing to the fabric of the city.