Talk:British Library

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Largest library?[edit]

How can the page unequivocally state that the British Library is the largest library, when its size is given as 150-200 million items, and the Library of Congress is 164 million items? It should state that it may be the largest library, as it may have up to 14 million fewer items catalogued than the LoC. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.155.195.10 (talk) 03:27, 25 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

There’s a problem: Both the BL and the LOC are currently claiming to have the same number of items, though in somewhat general terms. Both are claiming to hold “over” or “more than” “170 million items.” I think the relevant text of each article needs to be changed to read that each, together with the other, is the largest library in the world. If there are no objections, I’ll make the changes in a few days. Antinoos69 (talk) 15:33, 6 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Fine in principle, but I fear you'll find it difficult to introduce a form of words that remains stable. We've tried to introduce suitably vague but accurate wording in the past, but someone always seems to come along wanting to promote one library or the other. You will also need to consider, and perhaps edit, List of largest libraries. Part of the problem is that stock is measured in different ways, and absolute comparisons are impossible. You might like to skim through previous discussions in Talk:British Library/Archive 1. GrindtXX (talk) 17:21, 6 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"AD"[edit]

See Manual of Style: "In general, omit CE or AD unless needed to avoid ambiguity or awkwardness."---Ehrenkater (talk) 15:03, 23 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Need someone to scan a microfilm at St Pancras[edit]

Hi, I need a London Wikipedian willing to go to St Pancras and scan a microfilm for me for a WP:RX request. I've been trying to get this text for several months now so any help would be appreciated! Here is the WP:RX request, with the details: WP:WikiProject Resource Exchange/Resource Request#Need a microfilm from St Pancras, London (British Library).

Thanks very much for any and all help! Softlavender (talk) 04:28, 15 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]