Proceedings of the National Country Life Conference (Volume 2) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919. Excerpt: ... Cpartll Outlines of Programs of tPork of National Organizations Engaged in Rural Social IPork 1. American Libraru Association 2. American Red Cross 3. Sou Scouts 4. Federal Council of Churches 5. National Catholic IPar Council 6. IDar Camp Communitu Service 7. oung Men's Christian Association 8. IJoung IDomen's Christian Association AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION How and When Organized--1876. Incorporated 1879, under laws of Massachusetts. Purpose or Object--To promote the welfare of libraries in the United States and Canada. Nature of Specific Activities Engaged in or Service Rendered The American Library Association publishes an official 'Bulletin" (bi-monthly), various books and pamphlets relating to library work and bibliography, and "The Booklist," a monthly magazine of book selection, maintains a headquarters (78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois), as clearing house of library information to help keep library activities co-ordi nated; serves as free agency for libraries in search of positions, or for library trustees desiring librarians; has committees to conduct investigations on such subjects as library training; administration, work for the blind, rules for cataloging; helps to establish hospital and prison libraries, studies certification of libraries; salaries of librarians and library assistants; cooperates with other national educational associations, state library associations, state library commissions, etc.; through co-operation with state library commissions, etc., extends library services to rural districts; and for the past two years has, through its Library War Service, furnished books and libraries to the military and nava) forces of the country. Method of Procedure in Connection with Such Activities or Service Library service is ...