Academic Libraray-use-instruction in the United States in 1920's and 193O's

Abstract

According to the survey of the ALA in 1926, academic 1ibraray-use-instruction was generally done by following three types; (1) library-use orientation, (2) library-use-instrucion in relation with regular courses, e.g. English courses, (3) independent courses in regular curriculm, with lectures andpractice works. Library handbook, textbook and even motion pictures were used as instruction tools. These types of instruction in 1920's and 193O's seemed to be a root of those in present day's.