World War II presented America's public libraries with the daunting challenge of meeting new demands for war-related library services and materials with Depression-weakened collections, inadequate budgets and demoralized staff, in addition to continuing to serve the library's traditional clientele of women and children seeking recreational reading. This work examines how libraries could respond to their communities need through the use of numerous primary and secondary sources.
World War II presented America's public libraries with the daunting challenge of meeting new demands for war-related library services and materials with Depression-weakened collections, inadequate budgets and demoralized staff, in addition to continuing to serve the library's traditional clientele of women and children seeking recreational reading. This work examines how libraries could respond to their communities need through the use of numerous primary and secondary sources.
Chapter Introduction: Imposing Frontages on Important Streets Chapter 1 More Than Pleasant Luxuries: Background Chapter 2 We Have to Act Immediately: Responding to the National Emergency Chapter 3 Moving Picture Houses and Dance Halls: Seeking Support Chapter 4 To Meet the Needs of a Nation at War: Libraries Respond Chapter 5 Avoid Frightening the Librarian: Implementing the Policy Statement Chapter 6 Praise the Lord and Pass the New Editions: Victory Book Campaigns Chapter 7 A Spell of Rough Weather: Wartime Challenges Chapter 8 Beginning a New Era: Postwar Hopes
Chapter Introduction: Imposing Frontages on Important Streets Chapter 1 More Than Pleasant Luxuries: Background Chapter 2 We Have to Act Immediately: Responding to the National Emergency Chapter 3 Moving Picture Houses and Dance Halls: Seeking Support Chapter 4 To Meet the Needs of a Nation at War: Libraries Respond Chapter 5 Avoid Frightening the Librarian: Implementing the Policy Statement Chapter 6 Praise the Lord and Pass the New Editions: Victory Book Campaigns Chapter 7 A Spell of Rough Weather: Wartime Challenges Chapter 8 Beginning a New Era: Postwar Hopes
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