Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries by Bostwick

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Author Bostwick, Arthur E. (Arthur Elmore), 1860-1942
LoC No. 20026991
Title Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries
Note Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Pains and penalties in library work -- How librarians choose books -- The work of the small public library -- Lay control in libraries and elsewhere -- The whole duty of a library trustee: from a librarian's standpoint -- The day's work: some conditions and some ideals -- Library statistics -- Old probabilities in the library: his modest vaticinations -- The love of books as a basis for librarianship -- The library as the educational center of a town -- The librarian as a censor -- How to raise the standard of book selection -- Library circulation at long range -- Conflicts of jurisdiction in library systems -- Three kinds of librarians -- School libraries and mental training -- The library and the business man -- System in the library -- The exploitation of the public library -- Service systems in libraries -- Efficiency records in libraries -- Mal-employment in the library -- Cost of administration -- Poets, libraries and realities -- The church and the public library -- The future of library work -- Popularizing music through the library -- Two cardinal sins -- A message to beginners -- Luck in the library -- The library as a museum -- The library and the locality.
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Summary "Library Essays; Papers Related to the Work of Public Libraries" by Arthur E. Bostwick is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This volume compiles various papers presented at library conferences and addresses relevant issues and observations regarding the operation and responsibilities of public libraries. The book explores topics such as the challenges faced in library work, the decision-making process involved in book selection, and the evolving role of libraries in education and community development. The opening portion of the text introduces the author, who reflects on his long service in librarianship, marking the occasion with this collection of writings. Bostwick discusses the principles behind library rules and penalties, particularly focusing on the ineffectiveness and implications of fines for overdue books. He argues that fines may become perceived as fees for extended book usage rather than genuine penalties, thus questioning their role in library management. The discussion sets the stage for a broader consideration of how libraries should balance the enforcement of rules with their mission to serve the public effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Library science
Subject Public libraries
Category Text
EBook-No. 58241
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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