545. Smith, Dora V. Helping young people enjoy reading. In Papers presented at a conference on School library service, June 28-July 3, 1939. p. 44–53. New York, Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1940. 106 p. Suggestions for organization to promote the enjoyment of books.

546. Problems in young people's reading revealed by the New York regents' inquiry. New York libraries, 16: 226-30, 237, August 1939. Indicates reading problems which the school librarian may help to solve. 547.

Reading a moot question. Bulletin of the American library association, 32: 1031-40, December 1938.

"Only as we create by an intimate sense of individual need and individual aspiration a persisting hunger for more can we build lasting habits in reading."

548. Smith, Dorothy E. Bait the hook with library books. Wilson bulletin, 9: 480-83, 488, May 1935.

Cooperation between the public library and the schools in Queensborough, and methods used in attracting pupils to the library.

549. Snedaker, Mabel and Horn, Ernest. Reading in the various fields of the curriculum. In National Society for the Study of Education. Committee on Reading. Thirty-sixth yearbook, Part I: The teaching of reading: a second report. p. 133-182. Bloomington, Ill., Public Schools Publishing Co., 1937. 442 p. Illustrations of how library books contribute to the enrichment of experience and development of reading ability.

550. Story-telling around the world: a symposium, Part I, United States by Ruth A. Hill; Part II, Europe by Blanche Weber; Part III, Canada by Frances W. Trotter; Part IV, Hawaii by Ann M. Pfaender and Eloise W. Winstedt; Part V, South America by Hildamar Escalante. Library journal, 65: 285–89; 379–81; 484-87; 574-77; 624–27, April 1, May 1, June 1, July, and August, 1940. Suggestions for methods and materials to be used in a storytelling program.

551. Strang, Ruth M. The contribution of the librarian to the improvement of reading. New Jersey library bulletin, 9: 53–58, April & August, 1940. Specific examples illustrate the author's broad conception of the subject. 552. Helping young people improve their reading skill. In Papers presented at a conference on School library service, June 28-July 3, 1939. p. 35-43. New York, Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1940. 106 p. The librarian's position in the program for improved reading. 553. Swindler, Robert E. The high school library and reading problem in the social studies. In University of Virginia. Secondary education in Virginia, no. 13: Some research studies. p. 18-42. University, Va., The University, 1931. 71 p. bibliog. (University of Virginia record extension series, v. 16, no. 4, October 1931)

Digest of a Doctor's degree thesis, University of Virginia, 1931. An investigation of the present situation, with recommendations.

554. Terman, Lewis M. and Lima, Margaret. Children's reading; a guide for parents and teachers. 2d ed. New York, D. Appleton-Century Co., 1931. 422 p. The section on the development of reading interest as well as the Guide to Children's Reading are important to the book selector.

555. Thayer, Vivian T.; Zachry, Caroline B.; and Kotinsky, Ruth. Reorganizing secondary education; prepared for the Commission on secondary school curriculum. New York, D. Appleton-Century Co., 1939. 483 p.

"New conditions call for a new conception of adolescence and a reconsideration of the theory and practice of the secondary school."

556. Tyler, Ralph W. The study of adolescent reading by the Progressive education association. In Wilson, Louis R., ed. Library trends; papers presented before the Library institute at the University of Chicago, August 3-15, 1936. p. 269-285. Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1937. 388 p.

"Reading without discrimination is no panacea for intellectual anemia."

557. Using school and public libraries. In Department of Elementary School Principals. Seventeenth yearbook: Newer practices in reading in the elementary school. p. 486-518. Washington, D. C., National Education Association, 1938. 704 p. (Bulletin, v. 17, no. 7, July 1938)

Contents: Providing library facilities in the school, by E. P. O'Reilly; The library in a village school, by Frances P. Nelson; The use of libraries by children, by Bernice Mundy and Evelyn R. Girardin; How the public library can cooperate with the school, by Agatha L. Shea; Selected references.

The contributions that functioning classroom libraries, school libraries, public libraries, and home libraries may make in developing the desire and the ability of children to locate and read worth while material.

558. Walls, Mrs. Vera L. They learned to read by reading. Library journal, 63: 681-83, September 15, 1938.

A successful summer experiment which is a challenge to a consideration of the possibilities in this field.

559. Waples, Douglas; Berelson, Bernard; and Bradshaw, Franklyn R. What reading does to people; a summary of evidence on the social effects of reading and a statement of problems for research. Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1940. 222 p.

A "synthetic review" of the literature in the field.

560. and Tyler, Ralph W. What people want to read about; a study of group interests and a survey of problems in adult reading. Chicago, American Library Association and University of Chicago Press, 1931. 312 p.

Application of the method may be made by school librarians and curriculum authorities on the high school level.

561. Webb, Marian A. A survey of children's reading. Bulletin of the American library association, 26: 728-33, September 1932.

Based on the desire to discover the answer to such questions as: What have you done for the boys and girls of your community? What place has your children's department made for itself in the lives of these children?

562. What young people feel they need in reading guidance. In Proceedings of conference on Guidance through the school library, April 12-13, 1940. p. 39-42 Boston, Simmons College, 1940. 71 p.

Children's

563. White House Conference on Child Health and Protection. reading; a study of voluntary reading of boys and girls in the United States; report of the subcommittee on reading; Carl H. Milam, ch. New York, Century Co., 1932. 90 p.

"The purpose of this report is to present a brief summary of factors that govern and direct the voluntary reading of American children and to make recommendations for the extension of book service and for the stimulation of interest in good reading.”

564. Witty, Paul and Kopel, David. Reading and the educative process. Boston, Ginn and Co., 1939. 374 p.

Suggestions for the librarian who is actively concerned with the problem.

Refer also to items in this bibliography numbered: 60, 74, 82, 308, 433, 447, 575, 667, 676, 684, 702.

12. PUBLICITY

565. American Library Association. The significance of the school library; an aid for speakers and writers; compiled by Mary H. McCrea, Mildred L. Batchelder, Beatrice S. Rossell. Chicago, The Association, 1937. 40 p. pa. A collection of quotations about the function of the school library and suggestions for planning and maintaining an efficient library.

566. Publicity Committee. Visual materials: aids for publicity and display. Chicago, The Association, 1939. 45 p. mimeo. (Leads, no. 7, rev.) Contents: Charts and models; exhibits for loan; lantern slides and filmstrips; maps; motion picture films; pictures, reproductions of famous paintings, photographs, prints, etc.; posters, travel and miscellaneous; sources.

567. Anderson, James J. Move your deadwood! High points, 20: 18-22, September 1938.

Plan for organizing a club to bring to the attention of students and teachers the value and pleasure that can be derived from library books that are seldom used (deadwood).

568. Arkin, Herbert and Colton, Raymond. Graphs; how to make and use them. rev. ed. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1940. 236 p.

Clear presentation of the uses, and the techniques of constructing, various types of graphs.

569. Bailey, Mrs. Crystal W. Library statistics speak. Library journal, 65: 513-16, June 15, 1940.

The use of graphic presentation of statistical figures as a form of library publicity. 570. Blackistone, Marjorie A. Making the most of bulletin and blackboards. Wilson bulletin, 13:22-25; 309-10, 315; 534-35, 537; September 1938, January and April 1939.

Seasonal suggestions for bulletin board and publicity.

571. Brandt, Helen, comp. A bibliography of pictorial statistics. Wilson library bulletin, 14:38-42, September 1939.

An annotated bibliography based largely on the bibliography in the appendix of Rudolf Modley's How to Use Pictorial Statistics.

572. Bryan, Alice I. Library film forums on national defense. Library journal, 66: 241-43, March 15, 1941.

Four national organizations have launched a cooperative project to strengthen civilian morale through a series of film forums to be conducted this spring by 20 public libraries. Implications for school librarians.

573. Coons, Margaret N., comp. 124 Chicago, Follett Book Company, 1936.

successful ideas for library publicity. 24 p.

A group of quotations pertaining to publicity which should give the school librarian suggestions for advertising.

574. Enlow, Lillian M. High school library publicity. Wilson bulletin, 13: 244-45, December 1938.

Development of publicity through the cooperation of a bulletin board committee.

575. Fargo, Lucile F. Activity book for school libraries; drawings by Helen F. Gleason. Chicago, American Library Association, 1938. 208 p. bibliogs. Sets forth actual projects, enterprises, and undertakings which may be carried on in relation to the encouragement of "free" reading in the library.

576. Fleury, Barbara F. Bulletin board-its significance to the library. Library journal, 61: 907-08, December 1, 1936.

A few precepts to make its successful use more certain.

577. Gordon, Philip. No surrender: a music closs exhibit. Wilson library bulletin, 15: 242, November 1940.

Bringing an age back to life as a background for studying Bach.

578. Grady, Marion. Publicity for the high school library. Library journal, 64: 681-85, September 15, 1939.

Definite suggestions.

579. Heaps, Willard A. The informal book talk. Wilson bulletin, 13:191–92, November 1938.

Creating interest and increasing library circulation through informal book talks. 580. The school library on the air and The school library as an information center; a sample script. Wilson library bulletin, 14: 46-49, September 1939.

Shows possibilities of radio as a means of school library publicity with a typical 15-minute program which can be given over a local radio.

581. Holmes, Florence. Displays on next-to-nothing a year. Wilson library bulletin, 15: 238-39, November 1940.

Tells of the possibilities of utilizing a student library staff for creating and executing library displays.

582. Hurley, Richard J. Map-reading our library books. Wilson bulletin, 13:408, February 1939.

The use of maps in library publicity.

583. Loizeaux, Marie D., comp. Library on the air. New York, H. W. Wilson Co., 1940. 364 p.

Some of the 37 scripts included can be adapted to local school-library use. 584.

Publicity primer: an abc of "telling all" about the public library.

2d ed. rev. New York, H. W. Wilson Co., 1939. 69 p.

Reactions of a general assistant in a public library. Of value to the school library. 585. McKown, Harry C. Activities in the elementary school. New York, McGraw-Hill Co., 1938. 473 p.

See index for material about assembly programs; physical recreation; social events; and the use of the library campaign.

586. Mulberry, Catherine C. The Parent-teacher association and the school library. Bulletin of the American library association, 30: 962-66, December 1936.

How the Parent-Teacher Association can assist in establishing functioning libraries. 587. Phelps, Edith M., ed. Book and library plays; for elementary and high school use. New York, H. W. Wilson Co., 1938. 222 p.

Selected from plays submitted to the Wilson Bulletin.

588. Sauer, Julia L., ed. Radio roads to reading; library book talks broadcast to girls and boys. New York, H. W. Wilson Co., 1939.

236 p.

Wilson bulletin,

Advertising books through scripts planned to achieve definite objectives. 589. Shaffer, Velma R. Advertising the school library. 5: 572-75, May 1931.

A high-school publicity project carried on through the cooperation of librarian and teachers.

590. Waller, J. Flint. Public relations for the public schools; a manual based on a study of good practice. Trenton, N. J., MacCrellish & Quigley Co., 1933. 112 p.

Procedures for developing better understanding and cooperation between the public and the schools. The librarian will find suggestions that apply to her responsibilities for broadening the usefulness and influence of the library.

591. Ward, Gilbert O. Publicity for public libraries; principles and methods for librarians, library assistants, trustees, and library schools. 2d ed. New York, H. W. Wilson Co., 1935. 439 p.

Information useful for the school librarian.

Refer also to items in this bibliography numbered: 51, 74, 82, 124, 132, 386, 630, 634, 669, 676, 684.

IV. SUPERVISION

592. Belknap, Sally. A school librarian's test for principals and superintend ents. Willson bulletin, 12: 96-98, October 1937.

A humorous questionnaire for testing the attitude of principals toward the library. 593. Bolton, Frederick E.; Cole, Thomas R.; and Jessup, John H. The school library. In their The beginning superintendent. p. 204-233. New York, Macmillan Co., 1937. 613 p.

Of interest to superintendents who are concerned with the need for a more vital use of the school library.

504. Coulbourn, John. What the school man needs to know about the school library. In Papers presented at a conference on School library service, June 28-July 3, 1939. p. 76-82. New York, Columbia University, School of Library Service, 1940. 106 p.

Special aspects of the work of the school library (1) in coordinating the activities of the school; and (2) in functioning as an important factor in the guidance and reading program.

595. Cox, Philip W. L., and Langfitt, R. Emerson. The high school library. In their High school administration and supervision. p. 200-217. New York, American Book Company, 1934. 689 p. bibliog.

Essential functions of the library in the high school, and problems involved in its administration.

596. Douglass, Harl R. and Boardman, Charles W. Improving the library, and its use in study. In their Supervision in secondary schools. p. 423–429. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1934. 564 p.

Responsibilities of the supervisor are to "see that the materials in the library are well selected and adequate, that teachers use the library materials for instructional purposes in their classes, and that pupils are taught how to use the library effectively in their study."

597. Duff, John C. So you're going to have a library! Clearing house, 9: 539-42, May 1935.

Gives pertinent advice to the school principal.

598. Dunbar, Ralph M. State school library supervisors. School life, 24: 262, 276–77, June 1939.

Report of conference held in the U. S. Office of Education.

599. English, Mildred. A principal's philosophy. Phi Delta Kappan, 22: 30002, 306, February 1940.

Emphasis on quality of service given, not on number of books circulated.

600. Ersted, Ruth. The library division and service to schools. Minnesota library notes and news, 12: 357-60, September 1939.

Report of the State supervisor of school libraries.

601. Foster, Mary E. The library program in the school system as viewed by the library administrator. In University of Pennsylvania. School of Education. Twenty-third annual Schoolmen's week proceedings: Educational programs for