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Library cat
Library cats are domesticated cats that live in public libraries worldwide. The association of cats with libraries dates to antiquity, when libraries in temples of ancient Egypt had cats-in-residence for rodent control. The association continued in the Middle Ages, into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and up to the present day.
Contemporary library cats have also been featured in film and literature. Their presence helps create a relaxed and calming environment for patrons and staff; other roles include involvement in marketing and in reading and literacy programs.
== History ==
The relationship between cats and libraries is centuries old. The association relates back to ancient times when Herodotus described the existence of libraries in Egyptian temples. During this period, some animals were given special training to prevent rodents and serpents from infiltrating temples in an effort to preserve papyrus rolls. Monastic records from the Middle Ages indicate cats were utilized in medieval monasteries to stop rats from eating valuable manuscripts. In 1745, Russian Empress Elisabeth published an order to transport cats to her court. The descendants of these cats now patrol the State Hermitage museum. During the nineteenth century, the British government compensated libraries housing cats that kept rodents away from books.
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