"The development of libraries on the mainland is still in its initial stage, but a degree of organization and public service promises great future development. The need for improvement of the library situation is great, but the attainment of this satisfaction lies far in the future. Even under present conditions, however, changes in organization and in internal management, which would strengthen their service, might be made. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to discover means and methods by which these improvements may be accomplished. The study is limited to the organization, administration, and public services of the public library. It does not attempt to discuss the technical procedures by which materials are obtained, processed and shelved. It is concerned rather with: (1) the principles of organization and administration of a public library and (2) the procedures of library operation, including those used in book selection, reference, and readers' advisory services"--Introduction. / Graduated study in Library science. / Typescript. / "August, 1950." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts." / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-48; books in Greek: following leaf 48).