Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-02
BOOK MEN.
THE APPROACHING CONVENTION
OF LIBRARIANS.
An Important Conference of Libra
rians and Litterateurs-A Cali
fornian's Scheme-Etc.

fornian's Scheme-Etc.
State Librarian 7. II. Wallis departed for
st. Louis last evening, to attend the con-
vention of State Librarians which will be
held there on the Sth of this month. In
1887 Mr.. Wallis drafted resolution, set
ting forth the many advantages to be de-
rived from meeting of State Librarians,
which was adopted by the Legislature in
1887, and in pursuance of said resolution
T. H. Wallis was authorized to organize
such Convention and provide for time
and place of its meeting. Since said time
he has been in constant communication
with the State Librarians. Governors, State
Superintendent of Education, Librarians
of free and public libraries of the several
States and Territories and many other per-
sons interested in the success of
libraries and education The result
has been most flattering, and there
is no doubt but that good will result
from the Convention. The readers of the
RECORD UNION will remember that in Feb
ruary, 1887, this journal advocated the
adoption of the resolution, and prophesied
that the time was not far distant when the
entire nation would wake up to the fact
that something must be done to bring out
this educational part of the Government.
The success of a Government depends upon
the social qualities. the morality and the
intelligence of its people.
The American Library Association, a
body of 500 members have never assisted
the State Libraries for the reason that a
jealousy exists between them, but Mr..
Wallis has succeeded in removing that bar
rier. and at his suggestion, the Association
in September, 1887, passed the following
resolution
Resolved. That the American Library Associa-
ton extend to the State Librarians cordial in
case there are subjects which they may wish to
dlscuss, not OF special interest to general
Librarians, the formation of a separate section
of the Association for State and Law Librarians
is suggested.
OTHER ENDORSEMENTS.
The President of the Association, C. A.
Cutter. writes as follows, under date of
Boston, April IL, 1889:
hear with pleasure that you have asked the
state Librarians to meet at ST. Louis while the
A. l.. A. is in session there 1t seems TO me
most desirable, both for economy of travelling
AMI for the increase of our joint influence, that
the State Librarians should come as members of
the A. l.. A., though forming separate section;
but however you come, whether as part of our
Association or as a separate society," you will be
heartily welcome, and we will do all that we
can to further your objects and make your visit
pleasant.
Melvil Dewey, Secretary of the American
Library Association, and State Librarian of
New York, writes as follows:
I ~,
1882 and hasten to answer you that the A L.
A. viii give most cordial welcome to State
Library section. i Will try to do what can to
interest others Now that am myself one of
the number, my feelings of two years ago are
greatly deepened, and / feel strongly that this
is the only wise plan. l shall take great pleas
ure in helping organize such section.
Hon. a. r. Spofford, Librarian of Con.
gress, wrote: Your letter received. 1t is
good idea, one that will accomplish great
results. State Librarians are much in need
of conference for discussing library mat
tiers. You have my hearty support, and
am certain the American Library Associa.
ton will do all in its power to aid the con.
ference"
Charles c. Soule, of Boston. and many
others, have written very encouraging let
tiers and have promised to give their time
and attention to assist in carrying out the
objects for which tie Convention is called
There will be twenty State Librarians per
onally in attendance, and ten will SEND
persons to represent their States. Nearly
all the Governors and State Superintend
ents of Education have promised to join
in letter recommending to the several
States, Territories and to Congress the ad.
dress that will be adopted by the Conven.
ton of State Librarians.
After the Convention adjourns at st
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brary Association and the State Librarian.
will wait upon the President and reques
that he mention the matter in his messag,
to Congress.
Mr.. Wallis has received valuable aic
from Hon. |. G. Hoitt in this matter, which
has resulted in stirring up the State Super
intendent to the necessity of assisting thu
State Librarian.
SOME IMPORTANT SUBJECTS.
The following will be presented by Lii
brarian t. H. Wallis for discussion at tn,
Conference:
transportation through the mails of books ans
ali plhlied matter between state Libraries.
Second-1hat Congress suggest TO foreign gov
ernmeniS the adyisability OF an internationa
law providing for the free transportation o
books and other printed matter between Stat,
Libraries and Departments OF foreign Govern
ments direct
Ihird-To facilitate aecessions That Con
gress provide for lower rate of postage OF
books.
Fourth-Free importation of books: Tha
the privileges now enjoyed by the Library o
congress, IN the exemption OF books from in
port duties, be extended 10 State Libraries.
f1ith-To prevent deceptive title pages Tha
Congress provide that the date OF first publiea
ton be indicated on title pages of all books un
less b. subsequent revision the contents hay,
been materially altered.
olXtn-Iha, in law reports the extreme date
OF the decisions be correctly indicated on tn
title psges; that all legal digests contain
table OF cases First. plaintiff and defendant
second. defendant and plaintiff: and that thi
rule apply to all tables OF cases appearing il
any legal publication.
Seventh-That each State provide for tn
maintenance of state Library, by creating
fund which shall be continuous and not dc
pendent upon annual or biennial appropris
tons.
Eigh.h-That each State provide by law TO
the speedy transmission, under the direction @
the State Librarian, to all State Libraries of al
public documents, reports, laws, transactions
etc, published by State authority, and that the
be addressed 10 said state Libraries.
Ninth-That each State provice by law tina
all hooks published under its authority be il
dexed, and that the title pages of all statute
and journals of the Legislature show the date
of eonvening and final adjournment of the Sc.
sions for which they are. Also that in law II
ports the extreme dates of the decisions be co,
rectly indicated on the title pages, and the dat
the rendition OF each decision appear abov
the title OF each case; and that each volume @
law ren0rts contain a table OF cases, plainti
and defendant, and vice versa.
Tenth-That each State enact law maxim
il misdemeanor for any author, editor or pull
Usher TO write or issue misleading or false It'll
page or preface.
ElevenIh-That each State provide for tn
proper cataloguing and indexing of all pubhcs
lions that have been and may be issued by al
thority of the State.
Twelfth-That each State provide for tn
proper exchange and disposition of duplicat
books.
Thirteenth-That the salary of each Stat
Librarian shall be proportionate to the salarie
paid other State officers IN the same State
THE JUSTICE MILL.
A Large Batch of Petty Offenders Hav
Day in Court.