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Title:
Government Documents in Small Libraries
Reprinted from Report of Board of Library Commissioners of Ohio for the Year ending November 15, 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Government Documents in Small Libraries" by Charles Wells Reeder is a practical guide written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1910. This book addresses the challenges faced by small libraries in acquiring and managing government publications. It provides insights into the selection and distribution processes of these documents, emphasizing the importance of tailoring collections to the specific needs of local communities. In this discussion, Reeder outlines various methods for small libraries to obtain government documents, such as through depository libraries and congressional quotas. He highlights specific types of publications that can be particularly beneficial, including agricultural bulletins, educational reports, and statistical data from the Bureau of the Census. The author encourages librarians to actively engage with their communities to better understand the demand for specific types of government information, which can enhance the relevance and usefulness of their collections. The work serves as both a reference and a resource for librarians looking to expand their knowledge of government publications and efficiently serve their patrons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reeder, Charles Wells, 1884-
EBook No.: 26551
Published: Sep 7, 2008
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Government publications
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Government Documents in Small Libraries
Reprinted from Report of Board of Library Commissioners of Ohio for the Year ending November 15, 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Gerard Arthus, Richard Prairie and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Government Documents in Small Libraries" by Charles Wells Reeder is a practical guide written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1910. This book addresses the challenges faced by small libraries in acquiring and managing government publications. It provides insights into the selection and distribution processes of these documents, emphasizing the importance of tailoring collections to the specific needs of local communities. In this discussion, Reeder outlines various methods for small libraries to obtain government documents, such as through depository libraries and congressional quotas. He highlights specific types of publications that can be particularly beneficial, including agricultural bulletins, educational reports, and statistical data from the Bureau of the Census. The author encourages librarians to actively engage with their communities to better understand the demand for specific types of government information, which can enhance the relevance and usefulness of their collections. The work serves as both a reference and a resource for librarians looking to expand their knowledge of government publications and efficiently serve their patrons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reeder, Charles Wells, 1884-
EBook No.: 26551
Published: Sep 7, 2008
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Government publications
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.