This week's edition of the Philadelphia City Paper includes a piece on the Free Library's Automobile Reference Collection. Managed by librarian Kim Bravo, who is featured prominently in the article, the ARC is one of the largest gatherings of automotive literature in the world, offering extensive information and providing a comprehensive record of automotive history. The ARC includes technical manuals, sales literature, photography, books and periodicals, as well as up-to-date repair information for domestic and imported cars. And all of this isn’t just accessible to Philadelphians. As “part of the nationwide effort to have librarians available online,” Ms. Bravo says, “If I can e-mail [the material], it's yours!”
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