The University of Virginia record :: February 15, 1936

The purpose of this course is a survey of adolescent literature and a study of the
reading interests of the adolescent, particularly during the high school years. It aims to
apply the principles of book selection in choosing books for school libraries or in selecting
books for the recreational reading of the adolescent.

Library Science sB1-II: Cataloguing: Both Terms. 8:30; C. H. 100.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Dinwiddie.

This course covers the essentials of classification and cataloguing as needed for the
effectual organization of school libraries. The American Library Association Catalogue
Rules and the Dewey Decimal Classification (abridged edition) form the basis of the work.
There is instruction in the ordering and use of Library of Congress cards. Practical
work is required throughout.

Library Science sB1-III: Reference Work and Bibliography: Both
Terms. 12:30; G. H. 1. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Dalton.

This course includes a study of the most important reference works useful in school
libraries. Practical problems are assigned and bibliographies are compiled in various fields.

Library Science sB2-I: Administration of School Libraries: First Term.
9:30; Minor H. 1. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Gaver.

This course comprises a study of the problems involved in maintaining effective school
library service. Planning a school library, the use of student assistants, organization of
ephemeral material, and the circulation and attendance aspects of school library service
are surveyed by means of class discussion and practical problems. About one-third of the
course is devoted to the problems of providing effective reference service to the various
departments of the school.

Library Science sB2-II: Cataloguing—Special Problems: Second Term.
9:30; C. H. 100. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Dinwiddie.

Library Science sB1-II, Cataloguing, prerequisite.

This course supplements sB1-II and is largely devoted to practical work. Attention
will be given to special problems.

Library Science sB2-III: Children's Literature: Second Term. 11:30;
Minor H. 1. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Savage.

This course affords a survey of the field of children's literature, with consideration
of the different age groups and of the reading background.

Library Science sB3-I: Book Selection: First Term. 11:30; C. H. 100.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Savage.

Library Science sB1-I, Adolescent Literature, or sB2-III, Children's Literature,
prerequisite.

This course has as its aim the development of criteria for the selection of books for
libraries. It includes general principles of book selection; selection in specific cases; a
study of the various types of literature; a discussion of publishers; and a critical study
of the principal aids to book selection.

Library Science sB3-II: Teaching the Use of Books and Libraries:
First Term. 8:30; Minor H. 1. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Gaver.

Prerequisite, sB1-I, Adolescent Literature, sB1-II, Cataloguing, and sB1-III,
Reference Work and Bibliography.

This course is a study of methods of programming and teaching lessons in the use
of books and libraries in elementary and secondary schools. The class examines and compares
a number of different courses of study. The preparation of detailed plans and the
presentation of at least one model lesson gives each student practical experience.

Library Science sB3-III: Administration of College and Public Libraries:
Credit, 1 session-hour. Not offered in 1936.

This course deals with the organization and administration of the library with special
emphasis on college and public libraries. It includes loan systems, order work, mending,
binding, budgets, statistics, reports, extension work, library legislation, publicity methods,
buildings and equipment.

Library Science sB4-I: Public Documents: First Term. 9:30; C. H.
100. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Dinwiddie.

Library Science sB1-III, Reference Work and Bibliography, prerequisite.

This course includes a study of the acquisition and arrangement of federal and state
documents, special attention being given to their use as reference material.

Library Science sB4-II: Reference Work—Special Problems: First
Term. 11:30; G. H. upstairs. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Dalton.

Library Science sB1-III, Reference Work and Bibliography, prerequisite.

This course is a continuation of Reference Work and Bibliography with special emphasis
on the preparation of bibliographies.

Library Science sB4-III: History of Books and Libraries: Second
Term. 9:30; G. H. upstairs. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Dalton.

Prerequisite for library science students, at least three courses in Library
Science; other students, properly qualified, will be admitted.

This course consists of a study of the written and printed word from its beginnings
up to the modern printing of today. It traces the development of the manuscript
and book through history, showing the relation of actual printing methods with bibliography.
It likewise traces the rise and development of libraries from their earliest known
origins to the great national institutions of the present age.

Library Science sB4-IIIb: Field Work: First Term. 10:30; Minor H.
1. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Gaver.

At least four courses from Library Science sB1 and sB2 are prerequisite.

This course includes supervised school library activities in local libraries.

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