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An edition of A Library Primer (1899)

A Library Primer

Fourth Edition
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60 short chapters on how to create a library.

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Library Bureau

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Cover of: A library primer.
A library primer.
1920, Library Bureau
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1920, Library Bureau
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1920, Library Bureau
in English
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1913, Library bureau
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Table of Contents

I. The beginnings - Library law
Page 9
II. Preliminary work
Page 10
III. What does a public library do for a community?
Page 12
IV. General policy of the library
Page 15
V. Trustees
Page 17
VI. The librarian
Page 20
VII. The trained librarian
Page 23
VIII. Rooms, building, fixtures, furniture
Page 25
IX. Things needed in beginning work
Page 30
X. The Library Bureau
Page 35
XI. Selecting books
Page 39
XII. Reference books for a small library
Page 46
XIII. Reference work
Page 53
XIV. Reading room
Page 57
XV. List of periodicals
Page 61
XVI. Buying books
Page 63
XVII. Ink and handwriting
Page 69
XVIII. Care of books
Page 73
XIX. Accessioning
Page 76
XX. Classifying
Page 78
XXI. Decimal classification
Page 81
XXII. Expansive classification
Page 84
XXIII. Author numbers or book marks
Page 91
XXIV. Shelf list
Page 92
XXV. Cataloging
Page 94
XXVI. Preparing books for the shelf
Page 99
XXVII. Binding and mending
Page 103
XXVIII. Pamphlets
Page 108
XXIX. Public documents
Page 110
XXX. Checking the library
Page 113
XXXI. Lists, bulletins, and printed catalogs
Page 114
XXXII. Charging systems
Page 116
XXXIII. Meeting the public
Page 122
XXXIV. The public library for the public
Page 123
XXXV. Advice to a librarian
Page 126
XXXVI. The librarian as a host
Page 128
XXXVII. Making friends for the library
Page 131
XXXVIII. Public libraries and recreation
Page 133
XXXIX. Books as useful tools
Page 134
XL. Village library successfully managed
Page 135
XLI. Rules for the public
Page 137
XLII. Rules for trustees and employees
Page 140
XLIII. Reports
Page 146
XLIV. Library legislation
Page 147
XLV. A. L. A. and other library associations
Page 152
XLVI. Library schools and classes
Page 154
XLVII. Library department of N. E. A.
Page 156
XLVIII. Young people and the schools
Page 157
XLIX. How can the library assist the school?
Page 160
L. Children's room
Page 163
LI. Schoolroom libraries
Page 164
LII. Children's home libraries
Page 166
LIII. Literary clubs and libraries
Page 168
LIV. Museums, lectures, etc
Page 170
LV. Rules for the care of photographs
Page 171

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OL7248761M
Internet Archive
danalibraryprimer00danarich

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For catalog cards and all other records use a non-copying black, permanent ink. Carter's record ink is good. It has been adopted by the state of Massachusetts for all official records.
Page 69, added by George.
The selection of books should be left to the librarian, under the general direction of trustees or book committee.
Page 39, added by George.
To the librarian himself one may say: Be punctual; be attentive; help develop enthusiasm in your assistants; be neat and consistent in your manner. Be careful in your contracts; be square with your board; be concise and technical; be accurate; be courageous and self-reliant; be careful about acknowledgments; be not worshipful of your work; be careful of your health. Last of all, be yourself.
Page 22, added by George.

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