A practical look at early library education, with ready-to-use outlines and problems for budding librarians.
This 1902 bulletin compiles lecture outlines and practical problems used by the New York State Library School. It focuses on organizing courses, evaluating student work, and building strong foundations in bibliography and library science. The material is presented as ready-to-use guidance for instructors and advanced students seeking a clear, tested approach to library education.
Readers will gain practical insights into how library courses were structured, how to guide original bibliography projects, and how to frame assignments that teach accurate cataloging, source evaluation, and organized note-taking. The text reflects the era’s emphasis on rigorous, hands-on training for library professionals and offers a window into historical methods in information science education.
- Ideas for course design and sequencing in library science.
- Rules and examples for assembling and citing bibliographies.
- Sample problems and assignments to develop research and organizational skills.
- Discussion of how to prepare students for professional library work.
Ideal for readers who study library science history, educators building reference curricula, and anyone curious about early 20th‑century information education.
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