American Library Association Training Class Section records, 1917-1931

Creator:
American Library Association. Training Class Section
Abstract:
Correspondence and related files of the Training Class Section.
Extent:
0.42 linear feet 600 items in 1 document box
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence and related files of the Training Class Section, including samples of curricula, pamphlets describing a library's program, entrance examinations, evaluation forms, personality tests, etc. Among the chief correspondents are Marie A. Newberry, Carrie E. Scott, Faith L. Allen, and Vera S. Cooper.

Biographical / historical:

The Training Class Section was concerned with the training of library staff members through training and apprentice classes given by individual libraries and with the dissemination of information on classes and class methods. The emphasis was on public library training classes.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); American Library Association Training Class Section records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

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