Author: J. H. Friedel

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781230303895

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter ii The Technical And Administrative Work Of A Library The work of any library falls naturally into two parts. The first of these may be referred to as the technical work of the library; it is concerned with the preparation of printed and other literary matter for use. The second of these may be referred to as the social, special or personal work of the library; it is concerned with the actual use of the library materials and information resources. Clearly before materials can be used, they must be organized for use. A knowledge of the mechanics of librarianship is fundamental to effective work in any library. For the capable assistant familiarity with the underlying aspects of library science and practice is advisable; for the library executive it is indispensable. An intimate understanding of the mechanics of engineering is assumed in the engineer, so a thorough knowledge of the mechanics of librarianship is to be expected of the true librarian. The technical work of a library covers such activities as book selection, ordering, accessioning, classification, cataloging, indexing and filing. While practice in different libraries may vary, the principles upon which the technical work of the library rests are fairly well determined. In the past development of the collections of a library was a somewhat haphazard process. Number of volumes was a dominant consideration. Conditions to-day are different, and as time goes on it may be safely assumed that greater attention will have to be paid to the selection and ordering of library material. It is quite evident that the printing press plays a very prominent part in our daily life. It must also be apparent that the amount of printed matter that is continually being turned out by the...