The purpose of this thesis is to set forth the ideals and the philosophy of reading for young people and to show the importance of' stimulating and guiding students in all phases of their reading so that they may find increasing enjoyment and satisfaction and may grow in critical judgment and appreciation. It is therefore necessary that the books from which they choose their reading are of the best available, and so it is important that the librarian give the greatest thought and study to the selection of books for her library. To make these ideals practical and usable, carefully prepared lists of books have been made for various purposes. These lists are constantly used by both teachers and pupils at Stanford, and have been a source of help and inspiration. There are many excellent books on children's reading and the selection of books for children of different ages in different fields of interest. It has been necessary to limit the field of research and discussion and it has not been attempted to make an exhaustive list or selection for all material in the field of book selection. The thesis can only be suggestive, as it is a field which grows and one in which new material is constatnly appearing.

Is the seventh and eighth grade library of the Stockton High School adequate for the lower division of the school in the “Six-Four-Four” plan of organization?

The purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the library as both a teaching and a service agency in the junior high schools.

"The purpose of this paper is to make an intensive examination of the facilities and services of the library at Mirror Lake Junior High School in relation to the changed curriculum in the school in order to ascertain the extent to which the library is contributing to the instructional program of the school. It is assumed that this examination would provide a sound basis for recommending library improvement in the school"--Introduction. / Stapled inside thesis: Guide to material in vertical file, 1950-51 ([22] leaves ; 24 cm.). / Typescript. / "August, 1952." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State Univeristy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts." / Advisor: Sara Krentzman Srygley, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 103-104).

The purpose of this research is to set up, by reading, observing, and discussing the different phases of library administration, a proposed plan for administering a more adequate library program for the pupils and teachers of Chambersville Junior High School.