Using The Library
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TWO new publications on library use could be of interest to Islands readers, students and librarians.
Using the Library, is a booklet directed to older school children who have the advantage of a properly organised library in which to work, but it has a great deal to offer any newcomer to a library. There is a simple explanation of the Dewey decimal system of classification, a discussion of the principles on which a library catalogue is formed, and a listing of ready reference books and hints on their uses. For anyone who wants to organise his private library, there is useful information.
For some sophisticated library users, Australian Bibliography is a larger, thoroughly useful publication which summarises bibliographical works in all subject areas, including newspapers and government publica tions.—JS.
(Using The Library And Aus
TRALIAN BIBLIOGRAPHY, both published by F. W. Cheshire, Melbourne, at 7/9 and 22/6 respectively.)