Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library

Western Maryland College 1957
429, 430. SPECIAL METHODS IN HOME ECONOMICS.
A study of the methods of teaching Home Economics in the
junior and senior high schools. A summer home project is required
of each student.
Two periods a week. Credit, two semester hours each semester.
LATIN
See CJ"ssica.
LIBRARY SCIENCE
Professor Simkins
No major is offered in this field.
218. BOOK SELECTION.
A study of the various types of literature and the criteria for
its selection for the school library; a discussion of publishers and
book buying. the use of book selection tools, the making of oral
reports, booklists, and annotations. Individual problems of selection
are assigned.
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.
Alternates with Library Science 220. Not offered in 1958-
1959·
220. CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION.
Principles and techniques of cataloging books, with special
reference to the school library.
Three class periods and one two-hour laboratory period a
wak. Credit, three semester hours.
Alternates with Library Science 218. Offered in 1958-1959.
222. REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Evaluation and use of various types of reference material,
including general reference works, special subject books, the
vertical file, and the periodical. Problems are based on the material
studied.
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.
Alternates with Library Science 224. Offered in 1958-1959.
224. ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
A study of the problems of organizing and administering
the school library. including the responsibility and the opportunity
of the library in carrying out the educational objectives
of the school program.
Three periods a week. Credit. three semester hours.
Alternates with Library Science 222. Not offered in 1958·
1959·
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