The University of Virginia record :: March 15, 1935

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; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

First Term, Miss Dinwiddie. Second Term, Mr. Church.

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; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Gaver.

This course deals with the organization and administration of school libraries. It will
likewise devote an appreciable amount of time to methods of teaching children how to use
the library, especially in connection with classroom work. It includes loan systems, order
work, mending, binding, budgets, statistics, reports, buildings, equipment, etc., in relation to
the school library's purpose and function.

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 is intended to supplement 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;
Library Science Room, Minor Hall. 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-III: Administration of College and Public
Libraries: First Term. 12:30; C. H. 100. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Gaver.

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, equipment, etc.

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 state and federal documents,
special attention being given to their use as reference material.

Library Science sB4-II: Reference Work—Special Problems: Second
Term. 8:30; 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: History of Books and Libraries: Second Term.
10:30; C. H. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Church.

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

This course will consist of a study of the written and printed word from its beginnings
up to the modern printing of today. It will trace the development of the manuscript and book
through history, and tie actual printing methods in with bibliography. It will likewise trace
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. 2:30; Library
Science Room, Minor Hall.

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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