OF

LIBRARY PRACTICE

FOR

JUNIOR ASSISTANTS

BY

GEORGE E. ROEBUCK

DISTRICT LIBRARIAN, ST. GEORGE, STEPNEY. E.
HON. SECRETARY, LIBRARY ASSISTANTS' ASSOCIATION

AND

WM. BENSON THORNE

DISTRICT LIBRARIAN, BROMLEY. E.; HON. EDITOR, "LIBRARY ASSISTANT"

CONTENTS

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I. HOW THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES BECAME ESTABLISHED

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Early Free Libraries-Oxford and Cambridge—

Bodleian Dr. Bray British Museum - London

Library Museums Bill - Mechanics' Institutes-

Edward Edwards-William Ewart-Legislation for

England-The same for Ireland-The same for Scot-

land Thomas Greenwood - Present Position-

Future Prospects.

II. ORGANISATION

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Building and Fittings - Preparation of Books for

Public Service - Stock - Book Shelf- Registers -

Charging Systems-The "Open Access" System—

Registration of Borrowers-Fines-Overdues-News

and Magazine Rooms-Periodicals Check Lists.

III. CLASSIFICATION AND CATALOGUING

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Objects of Classification-Dewey Scheme-Cutter's

'Expansive Classification"-The "Quinn-Brown

Adjustable Classification-Fixed Location-Styles

of Catalogue Author Entry-Subject Entry --

Cross-Reference-Indicator-Keys-Printing-Proof-

Correcting.

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IV. METHODOLOGY.

Introductory-Repairs and Binding-Stationery—

Donations - Correspondence - Reports — Errors -

Aiding Borrowers-Emergencies.

V. LIBRARY EXTENSION WORK.

General-Delivery Stations-Information Bureaux-

Reading Circles-"Trade Exhibits "-Bulletins-

Topical Lists-Juvenile Departments-Literature for

the Blind-Lectures.

General Knowledge and its Acquirement - Self-

Tuition—the Technology of Library Administration

-Library Association Examinations-the Library

Assistants' Association - Personal Conduct — Staff

Control.

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APPENDIX A.-An Act to Consolidate and Amend the

Law Relating to Public Libraries, 1892

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APPENDIX B.-A Suggested Course of Reading for

Junior Assistants

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