ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1932, is a guide to the details required of a successful children’s library, not just the books and catalogue, but also the different staffing needs of a collection aimed purely at children.

part I|78 pages

The Book

chapter Chapter I|15 pages

Children's Books of the Past

chapter Chapter II|21 pages

What Children Read To-Day

chapter Chapter III|8 pages

The Book as Craftsmanship

chapter Chapter IV|11 pages

Book Selection and Accession

chapter Chapter V|13 pages

The Care of Books

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

Bookbinding

part II|68 pages

The Children's Library

chapter Chapter VII|15 pages

Making the Children's Library

chapter Chapter VIII|13 pages

The Equipment of the Library

chapter Chapter IX|23 pages

The Arrangement of Books

chapter Chapter X|15 pages

The Catalogue and How to Make It

part III|88 pages

The Librarian's Work

chapter Chapter XI|15 pages

The Librarian and the Work of the Library

chapter Chapter XII|12 pages

Teaching the Use of the Library

chapter Chapter XIII|15 pages

Lectures

chapter Chapter XIV|6 pages

The Story Hour

chapter Chapter XV|5 pages

Readings, Dramatic Readings and Player Clubs

chapter Chapter XVI|5 pages

Exhibitions, Illustration Collections

chapter Chapter XVIII|8 pages

School Libraries

General

chapter Chapter XIX|13 pages

School Libraries

Municipal

part |8 pages

Epilogue

chapter Chapter XX|6 pages

A Word with the Children's Librarian