: , ; SEAR AA FS RELA ENON DORIS DIME PRET MAES EAL OA SDAA NYE RT VO WE TPE BNL LE ALLE PLLA IIIS 0 ER TELTIA PNET NIRA UT MOP A, MAD wlll THT a 8S AREA ROLY : 4 . ce TG Pee Nar! rears AG) La ied a, ¢ > First Five Annual Reports of the Normal School Library 1905-1910 Lock Haven, Penna, Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2021 with funding from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign https://archive.org/details/firstfiveannualr1905unse AUVUAIT ONIGNTONI “ONIGTING NOILVULSININGV THE LIBRARY OF THE MAY 25 1940 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Managers (Ex officio) 1905-1910 GEORGE W. HIPPLE, ESQ. PRESIDENT DRA BALL VICE PRESIDENT REV. LEWIS NICHOLS SECRETARY W.C. LONG a TREASURER J. R. FLICKINGER PRINCIPAL STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Librarian CAROLINE R. FLICKINGER Library Hours MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS: 1-2:30, 4-6 THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS: 1-2:30, 4-6, 6:30-7:30 SATURDAYS: 10-12:45, 6:30-7:30 Foreword S a matter of economy the Reports of the Librarian, al- though written, were not printed until five years had elapsed. Now they have been consolidated into one pamphlet. No effort has been made to write exhaustive reports, but the Librarian believes that enough data has been included to convey a fairly accurate resume of the more important features of the Library. As has been stated in the reports, the Board of Trustees, the faculty, the students, and the alumni, all have every reason to be proud of the splendid work the Library has been able to do under very adverse circumstances. The unswerving loyalty of the students and their generous con- tributions have had a great deal to do with the maintenance of the Library during these years. This statement is made for the purpose of placing on record the indebtedness of the Library to the student body. The Librarian hopes that this presentation of the work may in- spire a stronger desire than ever among the Trustees and the alumni to largely increase the Library’s efficiency and usefulness. Table of Contents List of -Manarers!(éx*Omcio) Ss: o> vee oe ee eee Report of the Librarian for 1905-06, including Statistics..... Report of Librarian for 1906-07, including Statistics......... Report of Librarian for 1907-08, including Statistics......... Report of Librarian for 1908-09, including Statistics......... Report of Librarian for 1909-10, including Statistics......... Report)of the Treasurer 0.9... cede pee ee Appendices Accessions and growth, fabtlated (4500 beso Circulation ‘tabulated Weg tne a ee List of Donors % #2 530A las eee ee eee ee List of Magazines 72,.cates oa she ee ee ON Bee List ‘of Newspapers 0). oe eee era ee ee ee ne ee ee 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-23 24 7-23 7-23 . 25-26 26 27 Report of the Librarian for the Year 1905-1906 To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: I have the pleasure of presenting the first annual report of the Central State Normal School Library for the school year ending June 24, 1906. During the summer of 1905 the 408 volumes of the Price Literary Society, and the 386 volumes of the Shakespeare Literary Society were consolidated and placed in the former school parlor, the large and handsome room opposite the ‘““Office”’ on the first floor. The room was fitted up with golden oak sectional book-cases, also with tables, chairs, desk and card-catalog case. These 794 society books with the 806 additional ones pur- chased by the school, making in all 1,600 volumes, were classified and catalogued in accordance with the Dewey Decimal Classifica- tion. During the school year, 95 new volumes were added to the Library. Of the 883 books loaned out but one book was lost. The young woman to whom it was charged, promised to purchase a new book, but never has done so. The total number of volumes now in the Library is one thou- sand six hundred and ninety-five. A number of back periodicals were presented to it, and we were thus enabled to send to the binders enough to make about 40 bound volumes. Owing to the usual wear and tear, 9 volumes of fiction had to be rebound. In the selection of books for the Library great care is exercised and no book is recommended without being read and approved. We seek to maintain a proper balance between the various lines of litera- ture and to follow out the needs and desires of the school in order to increase the value and efficiency of the Library. 7 Of the ninety-five books added, but twenty-eight were fiction, both adult and juvenile, and sixty-seven non-fiction. The Circulating Department was open two hundred and thirty- four days during the school year. The Library is very much in need of juvenile books, not only for the Model School Children, but for the students who go out, after their graduation to teach. Lectures were given the Seniors during the year about the use of books, and concerning the Library as a reference depository. Some very valuable books were presented during the year by the Trustees, Faculty and different friends of the school. George W. Hipple, Esq., Vice President of the Board of Trus- tees, presented a check of one hundred and thirty-three dollars with which a valuable set of reference books was purchased. The Senior Class of nineteen hundred and six gave thirty-five dollars and forty cents, and with it Larned’s History for Ready Reference was purchased, and several other useful volumes. The Library has on file forty-eight leading monthly periodicals, nine city dailies, nine local dailies and sixty local weeklies. Bulletins to illustrate holidays, and the seasons of the year, were prepared as frequently as was necessary. With these bulletins, lists have also been posted of books of interest along the same lines. The several bulletin boards were kept filled with illustrations in- tended to awaken the interest of readers. The bulletins of noted authors and famous painters have been much appreciated and ad- mired. Not only is the Library consulted more and more for reference in preparing essays and theses and debates, but the patronage is steadily growing. We reach more and more the hitherto non-reading element in the student body and those who cannot afford to buy books for them- selves. The foregoing brief outline, affords only a faint idea of the great value of the library, the incentive it has given to the “reading impulse” has already more than compensated for the expenditure. The com- ing year promises not only a greater interest on the part of the readers, 8 but we are pleased to say that there will be a large expansion of its facilities. Respectfully submitted, CAROLINE R. FELICKINGER, Librarian. June 28, 1906. STATISTICS. Books added to the Library from September eighteenth, 1905, to June the twenty-eighth, 1906: Total number of volumes in the Library.......... 1600 Additions, Sept. 18, 1905, to June 28, 1906...... 95 1695 PCOUIITICSE LOSES oh te eg tek eh Lek ee ee ak | 1694 Books lent to teachers and students from September the eighteenth, 1905, to June the twenty-eighth, 1906: OYE EY Hb this SOs PS iat Po ee = ean ae 6 Rrlloson ie eo aseree cre ee see a ES 18 PreletOlnr ta tees bee a la Se es SS 2 Sis TRESAT) CARROL AR Ret a aa roe a ee ee I 85 ROW Vie ee ee ie Ry ee ae ce I RMT ETSI SCIONCEM iC et el phytase te ey 16 TD, GPa EY a ON 5 NE cio oh ar On Sart LG AR Sone POC a I Renee A Tame mawcue cit 2a) eR og oe ea 5 Deer at reer eee etter hee) cole ey ey ae 65 UE ELT go ip Do Be Ei UWA A lec i ED ae eg Re Rae 25 SADR Sa Gu Dg SSE COS la a a ea 2 EORTADI Vi Meee NCE oe eta ah asia) eae oe 14 [iy tey Taya Eyck haat Cnt Sikes RnR Caen ae ie Rane. Noe cot 645 883 BOOK ACCOUNT. 1905-1906. JS GTA Cay Bi 8 Rata Ree Adee a ce Monat RN RR a 95 Nee tielra Walmer toh? footy Ngee ah daar) pe Je ami oe he ket: l Total number of books June 24, 1906................. 1695 EL SOB SEG RR (Set SC Rin) pana ON a 107 eval cid atel Data © Sy Sates at eID eS PRN Ra yori cap SMR OED ey Ra eRe Oe 9 RAN Cama RC Ee es ie ee Ca ate ot, NN PRR GSE A RAMS BOG 8 $1.34 Report of the Librarian for the Year 1906-1907 To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: My second annual report of the Library of the Central State Normal School covers the school year ending June 26, 1907. In my first report I had the pleasure of anticipating a greater interest on the part of patrons and a larger expansion of the Library. It is now my pleasure to report the realization of these respective prophecies. I shall, however, speak first of the material development of the Library. During the summer vacation of 1906, the large class- room adjoining the Library was beautifully papered, book-cases con- structed around the four sides, and a handsome brussels rug placed on the floor. The room was then painted to match the paper, car- pet and oaken furniture. The large opening cut in the wall con- necting it with the Library, made an unsurpassed combined suite that doubled the capacity of the original Library. A large and attrac- tive electrolier was placed in the annex, making it a splendid reading room. Additions were also made to the sectional cases in the original Library, so that there is now shelf room for about 6,000 volumes, which can be still further increased as the growth of the Library may warrant. A selected list of the most valuable of the 4,000 volumes of the Public Documents belonging to the school were then placed in the unoccupied shelves, but are not classified except in a general way. The aggregate number of books now on the shelves is about 4,500 volumes. ‘The number of classified volumes at the opening of the year covered by this report was 1,694, to which were added during the year 456, making a total of 2,150 volumes. The total circulation of books for the year was 2,685, an increase of 1,802 over the previous year. 10 The Library averaged a daily attendance, during the year, of 60 readers, a gain of 20 over the previous year. A fifty per cent. increase in one year is certainly a remarkable showing. It also confirms our second “‘anticipation’” of a year ago as referred to at the opening of this year’s report. Of the 456 books added during the year, 104 were fiction and the balance, 350 were chiefly works on education, literature, science, history and biography. May the third was set apart as “book night’, and students, teachers and other friends of the library contributed 272 books. This was gala night for the Library and a large crowd was pres- ent between 8:00 and 10:00 p. m. Mr. Bliss, the representative of the Pennsylvania Free Library Commission, was present and gave an interesting talk on the work of the Commission, and incidentally complimented the school on its excellent library and the beauty and charm of its appointments. An orchestra furnished delightful music. The Librarian gave the Seniors a series of daily talks, cover- ing a period of about three weeks, on ‘“The Library and Its Use’. They were required to take notes and were afterwards given a writ- ten examination. The course included an outline of the system of classification, the use of books of reference and a general view of the best periodical literature and the various related subjects. A monthly bulletin was posted calling attention to the leading articles in the standard magazines. Current events of national and international importance were also given each day a prominent place on the bulletin board. Eleven books were rebound, twenty-one of the Standard Maga- zines received by the Library are being bound and will be added to the fine collection already in the Library. Experience has taught us that in a short time these bound volumes of the magazines become invaluable reference books. In conclusion, it is very gratifying to note that our students show a greatly increased interest in the Library and that in consequence, the Librarian feels that she has a greater stimulus to make the Library more efficient and more attractive from day to day. She desires also 11 to express her appreciation to the trustees and the management of the school for co-operation, sympathy and cordial assistance. Respectfully submitted, CAROLINE R. FLICKINGER, Librarian. June 26, 1907. | STATISTICS. Books added to the Library from September the tenth, 1906, to June the twenty-fourth, 1907. Total number of volumes in the Library............ 1694 Additions, Sept. 10, 1906, to June 24, 1907...... 456 2150 Volumes fost) roca ae eas oR Se ee | 2149 Books lent to teachers and students from September 10, 1906, to June 24, 1907: General o:44) ARR eee ee ee ee ee re 12 Philosophy) 0's 70s eke ee a ee ee ee hy be Religion (0s 24 Rie ah Tarai i nen A ke hes 6 Sociology «6-2. ae ees ag 159 Philology 2°25 wR a a oe 2 Natural ‘Science oes Ga eee 26 Useful Arts». Sank ak ae ee ee I Fine | Arts (35) s anutscte cee eee 9 Literature’ 4.0 Ne ee 200 History ois. Si ei Re A ee 95 Travelin 2 GRO ee ae ee ee 14 Biography 23.12. G50 cae a Oe ere 51 Fiction \y2.6o eaten ag ae 2095 Total ii. 3 eee i 2685 BOOK ACCOUNT. 1906-1907. Additions | io. ngs © BAN Oia nee toe oe 456 Withdrawals iii. Scie oa ne Ver aa ae 5 Total number of books, June 24, 1907................ 2149 Caifss SecA Ass A aR a Sale echo 0k 118 Books: Bound 31:2.) 39 oi ret nh ot ee 8 a) er 11. Fines) ote ae pha he os ae Nae Aen) de ee $1.22 MAIN ROOM OF LIBRARY Report of the Librarian for the -School Year 1907-1908 To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: Bx JI herewith respectfully submit my third annual report of the Library of the Central State Normal School, Lock Haven, Pa. When the school year of 1907-8 opened in September, the Library contained two thousand one hundred and fifty bound volumes, catalogued in accordance with the Dewey decimal system, and in addition, about fifteen hundred volumes not catalogued. These lat- ter volumes being chiefly the valuable reports issued by the govern- ment of the United States, and which, with several thousand other volumes stored in the former library room of the Shakespeare So- ciety, have been accumulating for twenty years, or since the Normal School was made a United States depository. During the year one hundred and nineteen volumes were added to the number of catalogued books. Of this addition, sixty-nine volumes were purchased with money generously contributed by the students, and fifty volumes were presented by liberal and generous friends, both in and out of school. Twenty-three books, on account of much use, were sent to the binders and rebound. ; The more important magazines received during the year were also bound, aggregating twenty-one handsome volumes. This addition of bound magazines from year to year, is one of the most valuable features of the library, as it affords its readers the best possible epitome of current history, literature, art, science, philosophy and politics. The total number of periodicals received and kept on file, ana open to the daily use of its readers, is one hundred and twenty-six. This includes fifteen daily papers and fifty-five magazines. The magazines can be classified into three general classes as follows: PIODMAR LV Adaginics? air aa WR Ie ee ee 37 OPP CIR EL RSET a te Sati Sol rg SR OL Con a 12 ER e RE hat Sete Cea nA emery alse DRAUSS Ck 6 The Library was open two hundred and ten days during the school year, being closed on Sundays, day and evening. The aggregate number of readers for the year was nine thou- sand six hundred, the daily average being forty-five. This is an increase over former years, thus attesting the growing popularity of the Library. In order to make the Library as useful as possible as an educa- tional agency, devices are constantly resorted to for the purpose of widening its influence. One of these agencies is the art bulletin board, on which is displayed the many attractive book covers that frequently come with new books. These covers are often referred to by the art teacher and students are thus made to see the latest products of current display work. Another bulletin board at the entrance to the Library contains a list of the leading magazine articles for the month. ‘This is a valuable guide for inexperienced readers and is popular. The generosity of the publishers of newspapers, within the limits of our Normal School district, in sending their papers free, is greatly appreciated. ‘““News from home’’ appeals to us all, and if these generous pub- lishers could see the many interested faces scanning the ““home’’ paper, they would feel repaid. The Librarian extends her thanks in behalf of the school. The maintenance of the Library is a heavy burden as it now exists. Its sole revenue during the year (except as stated below) has been from gifts and entertainments and this is not enough. The help so far received from the Board of Trustees is greatly appreciated, but it has only been enough to pay for the magazines and for their binding. It is to be hoped that they may be able to do better the coming year. Respectfully submitted, CAROLINE R. FLICKINGER, Librarian. Aug. 8, 1908. 14 STATISTICS. Books added to the Library from September 9, 1907, to June 26, 1908: Total number of volumes in the Library......... 2150 Additions, Sept. 9, 1907, to June 26, 1908....... 119 2269 DrOLieandst he se) ee ee Pea Pte, CA cng 0 2269 Books lent to teachers and students from September 9, 1907, to June 26, 1908. CCT UN 0 es ce A 00 Oey be I 24 Pebrigecphyicey, uae eeuee at me MT SLUR, tie 8's 6 TELONN) AMO Had cen dad ne ost ok 47 SE bal Let gia cE aBT IS” AN ne ak aa ee a 142 errata me se ete ets Sl oo sy uo ay cron eo dE 3 eae ler let ICUICe ME rie eis Sooo ug me ha 2 Cece sesh bees Ne) OCTET Ey ORES So 0 cel Getler IL | Eifel ate FORRES tee ee aan) 2 LOA TRATY. 9 oe alan 2p a el 190 EAGT Co UR SN SSE BOL ee Oe Sen a Se Re a ea re 100 Ts ES LN CR 9S RT re Org oe Pad, So yet Ee CSI Se ae aes Se 30 OUGLCETTE. sigy a Ee ata Oe is ea 3025 3610 BOOK ACCOUNT. 1907-1908. saga USGI7 Gy Ua Regt Re tet RIDE a gO Tea a 119 Re tirana euiet ee ide fe Or ea maria aie cic te hk 3 otal number.of books, June 26,) L908 LA veer oS ys 2269 OP eo BSED ead a ACER MD Nn Me ake ORAL hg eee 45 aaa e? Vere ite! pee ts Ab Cce Waa | se a) cht ne. er ae es 44 SM yrrty Oh Pa eee, TOT ey apis er ay Eos amet ae ae eR $1.42 Report of the Librarian for the Year 1908-1909 To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: As stated in my report last year, the total number of volumes catalogued and on the shelves of the Library at the closing of the school year of 1907-1908 was 2,269. The number of new volumes added was 318, making an aggre- gate of 2,587 volumes. If to this number is added the 1,500 miscellaneous books, not catalogued, as mentioned in my last report, the Library now contains a grand total of 4,087 volumes. This is surely an excellent showing for a library only four years old, and one that has never had the advantages of any special funds to ad- vance its growth. - To show the character of the reading done by our students and teachers during the year, I have compiled the following table which gives the subjects under which the books are classified. Fiction, of course, is the most appealing and most popular subject. General sto... 0 Sh ee ce aes Ce eee 30 Philosophy (eos oi oe eee 8 Religion jis oh aie. ee ee I ee ee 13 Sociology, 245.35: Ries a Rem es eee tara ae tea ne eee 150 Philology 7775-5. si ctatne tan eter eae eee ie a ee 5 Natural Sciencesxs. usar eee rg ah ake Lee Ne 29 Useful VArigs (osc pee ai eee ke ee ee | Prime Arts 4 es ar ae ee ee i oat x Lsterature’ ie oe de ee 192 History (325 ea See | a 42 Dravel a oie See Po a ge oe OG eet aa 18 Biography 265.0 we a 20 Fiction (gre hea ee ae ee alae oe eee 3400 3894 While only 294 of the 400 students (which is the average at- tendance for the year) had books charged, almost all of them used 16 LIBRARY—LOOKING NORTH * books of the Library either for reference purposes, or for reading while in the Library. The average number of books loaned to each one of 294 borrowers is 13 plus, while the average for the whole body of students is 9 plus. This data certainly proves that the Library is an essential factor in the intellectual life of the school, and it also should strengthen our appeal to you for increased support. During the year a number of students under the direction, and with the assistance of Prof. Fish, presented in the Chapel a very in- teresting and successful play for the benefit of the Library. This play netted $60.00, which was expended in the purchase of many of the books added during the year. The Librarian, as well as the school, appreciates this generosity. Other friends presented books for which they have our thanks. During the year 36 magazines were bound and 25 books re- bound, and many additional volumes were repaired by the Librarian. The amount of fines collected for books out over time, is not sufficient to keep the Library in mending material. The carelessness of some readers is the cause of much injury to many books. Every book returned is carefully examined, and where necessary, is laid aside for immediate repairs. The Librarian re- pairs these books until it finally becomes necessary to send them to the bindery. It has required careful planning and considerable tact to se- cure money from time to time for the support of the Library, as you can probably surmise. Our students have little extra money, so that any voluntary con- tributions on their part are, on that account, greatly appreciated. From year to year they have been helping us to build up this Library, so that in a very large sense, it is their own product. The Librarian also desires to thank the class of 1909 for its generous contribu- tion of $26.00 for a library clock. In conclusion, I am pleased to say that while at many times the room is crowded to overflowing with many readers, that the conduct of all has been meritorious and respectful. Respectfully submitted, CAROLINE R. FLICKINGER, Librarian. August 10, 1909. 17 STATISTICS: Books added to the Library from September 9, 1908, to June 23, 1909: Total number of volumes in the Library.......... 2267 Additions, Sept. 9, 1908, to June 23, 1909....... 318 2587 Volumes’: lost” £7 SOSarute eee ce. eee Lome ae 0 2587 Books loaned to teachers and students from September 9, 1908, to June 26, 1909: General. 6c s,s » de oho ie on ee 30 Philosophy 35 < oe Ota ee ea 8 Religion: '5.533 0 oye en. eae ee 13 Sociology}. s Sek ef eee A ae oe ee 150 Philology. oh Ae ace eee 5 Natural’ Science) Se Ghat tae hae cee ee ee 29 Useful “Arts 6022s Ro) ie Seen, ee eee I Fine Arts 3201). 1. AU) 2 kee 5 Literature® (os. sie ee As | ee WZ History's & su i tee GIG) ee i 9 tee ara 42 Travel 235. 66k Rate oe tae Ot en ee ae 18 Biography) 3:\: ite ee et see 20 Fiction toils 2 eg ee Rl ee Cee ie eee 3401 AL otal ose ee rol) oe Re een Di see 3894 BOOK ACCOUNT. 1908-1909. Aylitionis vehi aes By Saha ate st ee ee 318 Withdrawals: 33.00... casa ford a ce tee cee en 5 Total number ‘of ‘books, dine. 2327190900. 448 4) eee 2587 Gilt o'6 (he arn ewan Sos vente Oe ee 122 Books Bound seegiteiaes os Sa ee ae Bee Ce na 61 Fines 25 Sia die ne hey ag va eee ae eee $1.67 Report of the Librarian for the Year 1909-IQIO To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: This fifth annual report of the Librarian covers the school year of ten menths beginning in September, 1909, and extending to and including June, 1910. As stated in the foregoing reports, the Library contains both classi- fied and unclassified books; the latter being chiefly the government reports that have accumulated since the school became a United States depository. On account of the lack of shelf room, the Librarian of Congress was asked to discontinue the sending of its general publications, so that now only a selected list is received from the government. While all of the government reports are valuable, it was found impossible to find room for all, and still have enough shelf room left for the many necessary books that had to be con- tinuously added to the books regularly classified. As the main library room was filled several years ago, the overflow has replaced gradually the government reports in the ‘‘annex’’ until now it con- tains a large number of the classified books. “The Room “‘upstairs’’, which has already been referred to in a former report, is made the receptacle of the books removed from the general library and while not classified they are on temporary shelves and can be consulted when needed. At the opening of the present school year—the year covered by this report—the Trustees required each student to pay an enroll- ment fee each term of one dollar and a half, and by resolution, directed that the fund thus secured should be devoted by the Treas- urer, with the advice of the Principal and Librarian, to the support of the Library and of a proposed lecture course. This considerate move of the Trustees is greatly appreciated, because it assures a permanent fund, even if small, for the support of the Library. Up to this time, its support has been so precarious, that it is really re- 19 markable that its growth has been so satisfactory. If it had not been for the voluntary contributions of the students, teachers, and other friends of the school, its efficiency would have been almost nil. Few can ever realize how trying the position of the Librarian was during the first four years under such circumstances, nor the amount of energy that was necessary, nor the expedients that had to be adopted, in order to keer up with the constantly growing demands that were made upon the Librarian. We feel as if the crucial period had been passed and that now many valuable features that hitherto have been only ‘‘dreams’’, are about to be realized. That it has grown at all is really a marvel. It began without funds, and without ostentation or any organized assistance. ‘The price of every book had to be carefully considered, and only such as were absolutely necessary for a working school library, could be considered. On the other hand, however, the necessity for saving money led to the selection of useful and popular books, so that to-day it does not contain a single useless volume. Few libraries are in this unique position. Every book is up-to-date, and is the latest expression in its field. We also feel that in the equipment of the library we are justified in saying that it is aesthetic as well as useful. When the present school year began, the total number of classi- field volumes was 2,587, to which have been added, by purchase and otherwise, 256, making a total at the end of the year, of 2,843. As the patronage of a school library is limited to the students and teachers, the number of books loaned during the year is relatively small when compared with a public library where the entire popula- tion are actual or possible readers. The only safe test, therefore, of the reading “‘habit’’ of the constituency of any library, is the num- ber of actual readers in proportion to the possible ones. By this standard of comparison the Library of this Normal School ranks very high. Our average school attendance the year round, slightly ex- ceeds four hundred; of this number more than three hundred are borrowers of books, that is to say, have library cards. It is there- fore easy to see that at least seventy-five per cent. of our students are on the list as borrowers. Then to these should be added a large number of students who come to the library to read the daily papers, magazines, and for reference and research work. 20 The total number of books loaned during the year was 4,328 distributed among the following subjects: General, Philosophy, Re- ligion, Sociology, Philology, Natural Science, Useful Arts, Fine Arts, Literature, History, Travel, Biography, and Fiction. This analysis shows that the reading was not confined to a limited num- ber of subjects, but that the “‘interests’’ of the students are world- wide. Fiction, of course, was the most popular subject, although Literature, Sociology, History, and Science, respectively, made a fine showing. The reference work was an important feature, and it shows, incidentally, the amount of emphasis the students themselves give to the school curriculum. The same is true of the research work; much of this, however, is due to the students’ own initiative, and is largely stimulated by the chapel talks of the principal, the in- spiration of the teachers before their classes, the literary societies, and the inter-normal debates. The monthly bulletins of the librarian by means of which the students are referred to the important articles in the magazines, also aids in stimulating and directing the reading impulse along current lines of thought. The Librarian also repeated her annual “‘talks’’ on the use of the library. These have been found to be very popular, as well as exceedingly helpful in creating a library atmosphere and in removing “library fright’’, which is more common among young students than is usually believed. In the matter of juvenile books, the library is also making some progress and during the coming year (1910-1911), this department will show marked improvement. A department de- voted exclusively to Pennsylvania history in general, and to the West Branch in particular, is being organized. As the Library is a reading-room in addition to its function as a depository for the loaning of books, it has a continuous body of readers. Some are almost exclusively readers of the daily papers, others are inveterate magazine readers, and a small class are devoted to the art and fashion periodicals. Its popularity as a reading-room is of course chiefly due to its fine collection of periodical literature. This interest has been enhanced by the fact that the racks are well filled with the current journals, and that, in addition, a large number of the bound volumes of the leading magazines are accumulating on the shelves, and these are now available through the Reader’s Guide to 21 Periodical Literature, and Poole’s Index. These publications are invaluable because they enable the reader to find without difficulty the many important articles that have been published in the various magazines in years past. Statistics of the Library as a reading room, show that during the 240 days of the year during which the Library was open, there have been 15,309 readers, or a daily attendance of 63. ‘This is certainly a very gratifying showing for the students of our school, and the best possible evidence of the great value of the Library as an intellectual and central factor in the life of the institution. The fall and winter months were, of course, the most popular for reasons that are apparent, but why October and February should exceed all others, is not so apparent. Before concluding this report it is proper to say that owing to the repair work of the Librarian and the constant purchase of new books, both of which entail a large amount of extra work outside of the Library hours, the duties of the Librarian are becoming almost too arduous for one person. Books are constantly damaged, in a small way, and if not immediately repaired they must soon be sent either to the binders or withdrawn from circulation. Much time is required to do this work. Then, too, the cataloging of new books is a tedious and laborious exercise. [he research work of the students, owing to the limited size of the library, often necessitates many extra hours of work, because the information must be sought for among many books where it is only incidentally referred to. Another matter that will soon need attention is the fact that the Library needs more room, not only for books, but as a reading room. It is often crowded to its fullest capacity and many readers are com- pelled: to stand. The Librarian extends her thanks to the Board of Trustees for courtesies shown and for their support. She also is greatly indebted to the School Treasurer, Mr. Long, for his assistance and help at all times, and for his very accurate financial report. Respectfully submitted, CAROLINE R. FLICKINGER, Librarian. Aug. 20, 1910. 22 STATISTICS. Books added to the Library from September 9, 1909, to June 22, 1910: Total number of volumes in Library............. 2587 canals SE TRE? jeg tnaait i au iile S Sead Deh Oa gs ale a em a 256 2843 Booked loaned to teachers and students from September 9, 1909, to June 22, 1910: STE ER ig Oo lg cer PP ga tc eal 65 | SCULLY TPB UE SI a ee ea 9 ON ge ee eM tees Eat ok en 12 SECT CA Ea og et Sa an a RE RA See ae 171 Pectin eek heck vo KS 4 Sat P TYE LS dow ATS el ona ot as: Onan A MS pal RR I 45 Peetu arte ee em tc the en ae st eh ee 3 Beets eee rete eR hee Se Yo. 5 ohio 6 LOSSES dae, Sosa) Nia i ae ete 190 Deere Tae reed coos Ne iy yg ce 49 POP ADIIY Mee NL ns ete kN uo 23 OSSETIA 10 PERE SS cat Pe RE ESE SS ae a OR ss cae 4001 4328 BOOK ACCOUNT. 1909-1910. horas TA AT ORAL OLN GRA elp Os ATR ee aE Se a 256 RICA Walde ames UL Ur hen ttre so kin ey Vag nota ht 4 Ppotamnumbpercot DoOksy) Mine; 2 2.0191 Oi. 7 2k es tee 2843 tl Ce ere R Ry Fe Ul RN Sere eho ae ke uk OS 49 he ci 7 ose Pe Lament SSSR eric Ss JO Rae) OR i as Se ag NE 27 Fineseeme sh) oss ees TEPER Cm DON cel Re ats le Aen Re A $1.56 23 Report of Treasurer for Five Years Sept. 1, 1905 to Sept. 1, 1910 To the Board of Trustees— GENTLEMEN: I beg to submit a tabulated statement showing the re- ceipts and expenditures for the time covered by this report. The receipts, as you will notice, were limited to the fines, to which was added during the last year covered by this report, the registration fee as the same is divided between the library and the lecture course. ‘The fines have been expended for books, postage, etc., and is included in the general statement. RECEIPTS. Fines, ete. | oo. Soo Ae ee eee $ IPS & Money received from school for support of ‘Labrary.). oom 2,823.06 $2,830.27 EXPENDITURES. Furniture). 4.2) ee eee $ 806.45 Books (3205509 ee ee ee 863.30 Periodicals 3...) 220 2) eee 649.47 Binding. 2.040 25 oe 282.80 Printing 333.200 SRO ere ee file Express, Freight, Postage, etc. ........ 12.95 Sundries. Pes vee ee ie ter ee a 25.05 Annex’ to ‘Library: te re oe eee 182.50 $2,830.27 W. C. Lone, Treas. 24 4 ‘ibe, 3. > be ee. t F ad i iv S . 7 . i a ' a * . | i as , ™ . , 4 ss j va { a * 4 i a we c*- * i” : ; . s ‘ P “ . . . * . ' ’ ' e - y ns ri he “ee i As i sae ge ae : aia / * ‘ - ‘ ‘4 .-< “ ~ a “3 a . . . - - f ‘ i. ‘ ¢ > _ r ’ * a BY 5 a HLNOS DONINOOT—AYVeAT I List of Donors to the Library Association for International Conciliation Altoona Students Alverz, Senor Austin, David M. Baird, Miss Jean K. Beaver, Gov. James Bennett, Miss Harriett Bender, Rev. Benson, N. P. Brungart, Miss Celia Buckingham, Miss Elinore Card, Miss Ophelia Carrigan, James Carpenter, Henie Class of 1906 Clawson, Miss Louise Cobb, Percival Congress, Library of Cochran, Harry Cochran, George Cummings, Miss Edith Davis, Mrs. R. M. P. Democrat Publishing Co. Derby, Ralph Dept. of Internal Affairs Dumm, Walter Edmiston, Helen Emerick, Edna Faculty of 1907 Fish, J. H. Fredericks, Moore Fredericks, Mrs. Moore Flickinger, J. R. Flickinger, Mrs. J. R. Flickinger, Miss Jean Floruss, Miss Maude Frohlich, Miss Anna Furst, Mrs. Joseph Furst, Mrs. Sydney Gannt, Miss Martha Gould, Miss Hall, Miss Ruth Hayes, Miss Helen Herendeen, F. C. Heydrich, Frank High, M. D. Hirt, Miss Margaret Higgins, A. C. Hipple, George W. 25 Hollenbeck, Hon. LeRoy Houck, Hon. Henry Hunter, Miss Hunter, George Hulslander, Miss Fannie Hulton, Agnes Hussey, G. B. Kantner, Miss Emma Kaufman, Miss Florence Knapp, William C. Knarr, Miss May Korl, Ernest Kyler, Miss Gussie Larrabee, L. M. Lawrence, Sir Edwin Durning Bart. Light, J. K. Light, Ralph Logue, W. McAllister, Mrs. Emily McCloud, Miss Mabelle McCobb, Miss Caroline McDonald, William Mann, Miss Marguerite Meek, Miss Hulda Meek, Harold Mendlessohn Club of 1907 Miller, Miss Virginia Miller, Harold Music Class 1907 Ottison, Miss Bessie Olympian Association Oyler, Miss Lou Packer, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Packer, Miss Marie Paredo, Pedro Parsons, Ralph Peale, Mrs. Richard Peale, Miss Elizabeth Pennsylvania State Library Pennsylvania Free Library Commission Peoples, J. M. Peoples, Mrs. J. M. Perry, Page Power, Miss Margaret Price Society Raymond, George Lansing Reardon, Mrs. James Reese, Miss Marie Reynolds, Miss Katherine Rich, Miss Mary Rich, Miss Edna Riesgo, Senor Royer, Miss Annetta Scott, Miss Louise Sherwood, Allen Shakespeare Society Shriner, Rev. Shull, Miss Mary M. Singer, G. P. Sloat, Miss Stein, Rev. Stevenson, Miss Grace Stevenson, T. M. Stevenson, Mrs. T. M. Stevenson, Herbert Stevenson, Gay Stoughton, J. M. Stratiff, Miss Tessie Straw, Charles Taft, Miss Evelyn Taylor, Miss Adele Taylor, Francis R. Thomas, Dr. David Thompson, Miss Helen Tobias, Miss Velma U. S., Government Dept. of Vail, Ray Varela, Senorita Pilar Verela, Senor Waite, Miss Helen Weber, Miss Nora West, Miss Wheatly, Miss Grace Wilson, J. E. Wright, Miss Lena Yoder, J. M. Magazines in Library Advocate of Peace A. L. A. 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