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FOREWORD

HE INCREASED number of requests for bibliographies on various phases of the administration of school libraries prompted the publication of this bulletin, which lists annotated references to books, periodicals, and pamphlets. Exploratory work on the subject was begun by Rebecca Breskin during the spring of 1937 and continued by Edith A. Lathrop.

The entries referred to have been selected and arranged to meet the needs of school administrators, supervisors, teachers, and librarians who are concerned with the importance of effective library organization and management. It is hoped that this bibliography will be of assistance to all educators who are endeavoring to make readily available the wide range of library materials required in the modern school.

Appreciation is expressed to the publishers and librarians who have sent copies of their books and bibliographies.

BESS GOODY KOONTZ,

Assistant U. S. Commissioner of Education.

PREFACE

HE FOLLOWING list of books, pamphlets, and periodicals was compiled for the use of school administrators, librarians, and teachers who are concerned with the organization and administration of the effective school library in modern education.

An endeavor was made to select materials which will be of practical usefulness to educators of today, rather than to compile an exhaustive bibliography. Although most States and many cities may have similar publications, only a few examples of types of State and city publications have been included, for instance:

CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The secondary school library in California.

MILWAUKEE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS. Seventy-ninth annual report of the Superintendent of Schools: Library technique in all fields.

NEW YORK. UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. LIBRARY EXTENSION DIVISION. Handbook 8, part. # ct: Certificates of training for librarians of public and school libraries.

NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Guide for librarians in the elementary and junior high schools and course of study and syllabus in the use of library books.

NORTH CAROLINA school library handbook.

OREGON STATE LIBRARY. Oregon's county library service.

The selection of publications was made from those appearing between the years 1930-40, and a few from 1941. Sources consulted for materials include:

Education Index.

Library Literature.

(Current Library Literature in Library Journal.)

Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature.

Bibliographies in the entries listed.

Dissertations, as such, have not been listed, as they are printed annually in the U. S. Office of Education publication, Bibliography of Research Studies in Education, although abstracts and summaries of dissertations appearing in books, periodicals, or pamphlets are included.

Entries have been arranged under the subject groups listed in the Contents. Each item has been listed in only one group. Such publications, however, as: Fargo, Lucile F.-Library in the school; Johnson, B. Lamar-The secondary-school library; and Wilson, Martha, comp.-Selected articles on school library experience; second series (all of which contain information on many phases of the subject under consideration) are referred to by number in a note under each appropriate subject group.

SCHOOL LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

An Annotated Bibliography1

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Aldrich, Grace L. and Flemming, Cecile W. A library in action in a modern school. Teachers college record, 38: 389-404, February 1937.

The library as a laboratory for the use of books and a practice ground for the exercise of work skills and habits in the use of school materials.

2. American Library Association. Council. A national plan for libraries; as revised and adopted by the A. L. A. Council, December 29, 1938. American library association bulletin, 33: 136-50, February 1939.

Partial contents: The need for libraries; Library objectives; Our existing library system; The state's responsibility; School libraries.

3. Backus, Joyce. School library; how the secondary school library can best serve modern needs. Sierra educational news, 32: 33-34, March 1936.

Challenging article on the modern school library.

4. Baisden, Leo B. and Gardiner, Jewel. Learning to live in the world of books. Nation's schools, 25: 30-32, June 1940.

Illustrations and text point to the elementary school library as an essential means of providing materials and services necessary for the functioning of the modern educational program.

5. Beust, Nora E. The use of the school library. In Department of Supervisors and Directors of Instruction. Twelfth yearbook: Newer instructional practices of promise. p. 215-233. Washington, D. C., National Education Association, 1939. 379 p.

The ultimate aim of the library is to establish a need for books and reading in intelligent living.

6. Brinkmann, Edith. Present day school libraries. In University of Pennsylvania. School of Education. Twenty-second annual Schoolmen's week proceedings: Educational responsibilities of today and tomorrow. p. 381-386. Philadelphia, The University, 1935. 526 p. (Bulletin, v. 35, no. 29, June 25, 1935) The activities of the modern school library.

7. Brooks, Alice R. The elementary school library as an educational center. Educational outlook, 10: 140–50, March 1936.

Functions of elementary school libraries in modern education.

8. Brooks, Alice R. The school library as a vitalizing factor in the school program. In University of Pennsylvania. School of Education. Twenty-fifth annual Schoolmen's week proceedings: Fundamentals in a democratic school. p. 390-394. Philadelphia, The University, 1938. 482 p. (Bulletin, v. 38, no. 29. June 25, 1938)

Administrative details of the library should not interfere with service.

1 Eunice Hoffman, Library Service Division, U. S. Office of Education, assisted in the compilation of this bulletin.

9. Childs, Frank A. The school library and its part in enriching the curriculum. Nation's schools, 7: 33-40, June 1931.

Discusses the importance, equipment, and functions of the school library; accompanied by pictures and plans of library rooms.

10. Clarke, Harold A. The high school library problem. School and society, 46: 722-24, December 4, 1937.

Need for cooperation of teachers, administrators, and organizations interested in the schools in making boards of education realize the relationship of adequate library facilities to successful teaching.

11. Cleary, Florence D. The elementary library an integrating force in the school. New York libraries, 16: 167-70, 175, February 1939.

Library must function as a unit about which the work of the entire school rotates.

12. Cleavinger, John S. Obstacles and opportunities. New Jersey library bulletin, 6: 27-32, February 1938.

Challenge to librarians to broaden their outlook and extend their "sphere of influence.” Suggests activities which may lead to a vitally functioning library.

13.

School libraries in a democracy.

306-09, December 1939.

Wilson library bulletin, 14:

"The librarian deals essentially with individuals and in the book he has one of the most potent instruments for imparting spiritual stimulation and profitable thought."

14. Cushman, C. L. Progressive education seeks the cooperation of the librarian. Booklist, 35: 195-97, February 15, 1939.

Principles of progressive education which have implications for librarians.

15. Dix, Lester. Schools of today and tomorrow. In Papers presented at a conference on School library service, June 28-July 3, 1939. p. 6-17. New York, Columbia Universiy, School of Library Service, 1940. 106 p.

Indicates the place of the library in the school of the present day.

16. Edmonson, James B.; Roemer, Joseph; and Bacon, Francis L. The school library. In their Secondary school administration. p. 219–225. New York, Macmillan Co., 1931. 483 p.

The value and place of the modern secondary school library.

17. Feeney, Agnes C. The place of the school library in education for American life. New York libraries, 16: 235-37, August 1939.

(1) To acquaint the pupil with present and future working conditions; (2) To develop good reading habits; (3) To arouse interest in world affairs; (4) To acquaint pupils with the problems confronting our own country.

18. Fenner, Phyllis R. A librarian contributes to mental health—“I wrote a poem today." In National Education Association. Department of Supervisors and Directors of Instruction. Thirteenth yearbook: Mental health in the classroom. p. 188-197. Washington, D. C., The Association, 1941. 304 p.

How a project in magazine publication functions and the opportunity it gives to the children to release their feelings through language expression, art, music, and worthwhile work.

19. Fletcher, Ellen. A vitalized high school library program. In University of Virginia. Secondary education in Virginia, no. 25: New developments in secondary education. p. 13-18. University, Va., The University, 1937. 100 p. (University of Virginia record extension series, v. 22, no. 2, August 1937)

Gives specific suggestions and describes the characteristics of a modern high school library program.

20. Gill, Ronald. School libraries and their possibilities. New era, 19: 42-45, February 1938.

One of the most significant contributions of the library to the child is its aid in "making books yield the comfort and counsel, the knowledge and wisdom which is stored in them."

21. Goodykoontz, Bess. Relation of books and libraries to education; from the standpoint of elementary and secondary schools. Bulletin of the American library association, 32: 501-07, August 1938.

What books and libraries have to do with the education of children. A specific family is used to illustrate the importance of the rapport.

22. Hartman, Gertrude. Literature and music. In her Finding wisdom; chronicles of a school of today. p. 96-100. New York, John Day Co., 1938. 147 p.

The school library plays an important part in the Avery Coonley School at Downers Grove, III.

23. Howe, Harriet E. Looking forward. Library journal, 66:12-15, January 1, 1941.

A presentation of the importance of libraries in national defense, with definite suggestions to librarians for carrying out a forward-looking program.

24. Jewell, Marian D. Good libraries—an essential feature of the democratic system. High points, 20: 10-12, October 1938.

"Ours is the responsibility to talk books, library facilities and services until we have made the public and the leaders of our educational system as conscious of the fundamental part in the educative process which books and libraries must play, as they are now conscious of the need of superior teachers."

25. Johnson, B. Lamar. Integrating function of the school library. California journal of secondary education, 12: 461-64, December 1937.

"Stresses the fact that no other person has the opportunity to know the school as intimately as does the librarian."

26. McAnally, Arthur M. and Skelton, Alan G. Effective use of the school library. Library journal, 62: 699, September 15, 1937.

Three angles: Through cooperation with the faculty, cooperation with the students, and through independent action.

27. McClellan, Norris. The high school library. In Papers presented at a conference on School library service, June 28-July 3, 1939. p. 18-22. New York, Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1940. 106 p.

Graphic description of the functions of the library.

28. McKown, Harry C. The librarian-extracurricular activities' newest ally. Clearing house, 9: 518-21, May 1935.

29. McPherson, Oscar H. A glance at the school library of the future. In University of Pennsylvania. School of Education. Twenty-second annual Schoolmen's week proceedings: Educational responsibilities of today and tomorrow. p. 397-400. Philadelphia, The University, 1935. 526 p. (Bulletin, v. 35, no. 29, June 25, 1935)

Outlines a program which, to be successful, depends upon a qualified school librarian and the cooperation of school administrators and the general public.

30. Mallory, Gertrude. The function of the library in the secondary school. In National Education Association. Proceedings of the seventy-fifth annual meeting held in Detroit, Michigan, June 27 to July 1, 1937. v. 75. p. 398-399. Washington, D. C., The Association, 1937. 987 p.

Refers to the need of training teachers to use the facilities of the library more advantageously.

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