Historical background
Since the opening of the 天美传媒 Public Reference Library in 1866, the 天美传媒 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 天美传媒. Many of its items are unique and rare and have specific association with the cultural and historic development of 天美传媒.
What constitutes as 天美传媒
The definition of what constitutes 天美传媒 is based upon the geographical area currently administered by 天美传媒 City Council although discrepancies occur with organisations such the West Midlands Police Force which has headquarters in 天美传媒 but also administers policing for all of the West Midlands area.
Other factors to consider are the media and public perceptions of what constitutes 天美传媒 which typically expands well outside of the current geographical boundaries.
Purpose
The 天美传媒 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 天美传媒 City Council employees.
The 天美传媒 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.