Conceptualize and identify the causal factors which have assisted or impeded librarianship in the United States. Consider, for example, changing financial conditions, differing theories about American government, developments in formal and state sanctioned education, social conditions. Two examinations will be given. They will consist of four or five essay questions each, two of which the student must answer. Students must submit two book critiques on any book on American library history.
Critiques are due on the day identified on the syllabus.
Explain and defend. Above all, do not, DO NOT, simply rehash the contents of the book. As your instructor I am interested in what you think of the book, and how you see it fitting into the field of American library and information science literature. That is the primary reason for writing the review. Hand in two copies of the review to your instructor on the day identified on the syllabus.