第64章 ADMINISTRATION AND METHODS;REFERENCE WORK;DISCIPLI

The section devoted to administration and methods records the "expansion of the library ideal"in multiplying the sources from which books may be borrowed;pictures the opportunities of the small library;emphasizes the importance of personal work,since the "child must be known as well as the book";explains the library league as a means of encouraging the care of books and as an advertising medium;gives a thorough discussion of the use of the picture bulletin,and suggests systematic work with mothers as an important and resultful method.

Four articles on reference work and instruction in library use bring out the importance of careful cataloguing,of thorough knowledge of resources,and of practical plans to enable the children to help themselves.

Three articles on discipline present this sometimes difficult problem from varying viewpoints.It is said to resolve itself "into the exercise of great tact,firmness,and,again,gentleness."Again,"many of the problems of discipline in a children's room would cease to be problems if the material conditions of the room itself were ideal."The Wisconsin report is of special value because it represents the experiences of small as well as of large libraries.It lays stress on some of the points brought out by Miss Dousman,who says:"In our zeal to control the child,some have lost sight of the fact that it is quite as important to teach the child to control himself;that if he is to become a good citizen,he cannot learn too early to respect the rights of others."