The University of Virginia record :: March 15, 1933

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: First
Term. 12:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Church.

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

Library Science sB2-I: Administration of School Libraries: First
Term. 11:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Cundiff.

In this course are studied the place, function, administration, and opportunity of the
library in the modern school.

Library Science sB2-II: Cataloguing—Special Problems: (To be offered
in 1934.) Credit, one session-hour.

Library Science sB1-II, Cataloguing, prerequisite.

This course is intended to supplement sB1-II and is largely devoted to practical
work, attention being given to such special problems as the handling of serials and of
pamphlet material.

Library Science sB2-III: Children's Literature: Second Term. 10:30;
C. H. 11. 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: Second Term. 11:30; C. H.
11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Savage.

Library Science sB1-I or sB2-III, 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 critical study of the principal aids to book selection;
and a discussion of publishers and methods of ordering.

Library Science sB3-II: Library Work with Children: First Term.
10:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Cundiff.

Library Science sB2-III, Children's Literature, prerequisite.

This course deals with the practical aspects of library work with children, with
emphasis on methods of directing the child's general reading.

Library Science sB3-III: Methods of Teaching the Use of the Library:
First Term. 8:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Cundiff.

Library Science sB1-II and sB1-III, prerequisite.

In this course are presented plans and methods of teaching children, how to use school
libraries, with special reference to the needs arising from classroom instruction.

Library Science sB4-I: Public Documents: Second 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 state and federal
documents, special attention being given to their use as reference material.

Library Science sB4-II: Reference Work—Special Problems: Second
Term. 12:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Church.

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: Field Work: (To be offered in 1934.) Credit,
1 session hour.

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

This course consists of supervised practical work in school library activities.

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