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100 1 _aKoch, Theodore Wesley,
_d1871-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Library Assistant's Manual
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-10
505 0 _aThe library movement in the United States -- Organization of a library -- Book selection and buying -- Classification -- Cataloging -- Reference work and circulation -- The binding and care of library books -- Work with children -- The high school library -- Suggested readings in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
508 _aProduced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Library Assistant's Manual" by Theodore W. Koch is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as a comprehensive resource for library assistants, detailing the operations, organization, and pedagogical approaches necessary for effective library management and patron service. The book covers the evolution of public libraries in the United States, offering insights into various aspects such as book selection, classification, cataloging, and reference work. The opening of the manual introduces the historical context of library development in America, tracing its roots back to subscription libraries in cities like Philadelphia and Boston. It highlights key figures in the library movement, discussing their contributions and the shift towards creating accessible public libraries that serve all demographics. Koch outlines the necessity of systematic organization within libraries, emphasizing the importance of staff roles and the methodologies that enhance user experience, while also hinting at the emerging dynamics of library work with children and educational institutions. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of library practices and the evolving nature of public service in these vital cultural institutions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLibrary science
700 1 _aJordan, Frederick Parker
700 1 _aSmith, Esther Anna,
_d1880-
700 1 _aWhiteman, Edna
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46555
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