Instruction in the Use of Books and Libraries: A Textbook for Normal Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lucy E. Fay

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026518178X ISBN 13: 9780265181782

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A practical guide to building and using school libraries that helps teachers and students alike.

This textbook for normal schools and teachers shows how to use books and libraries to support active learning. It emphasizes guiding students to consult multiple authorities, evaluate sources, and engage with literature beyond the textbook. It also outlines the role of the library as a workshop for learning and culture, with practical advice on staffing, organizing, and teaching library skills.

Contents cover the essentials of planning, selecting, and managing a school library, plus guidance on arranging reference and reading materials, cataloging and classification, and administering library records. A large portion focuses on selecting literature for children and building readers who can think critically and appreciate great literature.

• How to organize and equip a school library for easy access
• How to select reference works and reading books for different ages
• How to classify, catalog, and maintain library records
• How to guide children’s reading and foster lasting literary tastes

Ideal for teachers, student librarians, and education programs exploring library methods and children’s literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026518178X
• ISBN 13: 9780265181782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448