The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-07

Books pertaining to the following
subjects are always popular and in
demand: Etiquette, advertising, eugen-
les, woman's suffrage, cookery, read
ers and speakers, socialism.
Additions.
The number of books added during
the year vas 1,517. There were 994
added by purchase, 215 by gift and
I'll by binding periodicals. The num-
Der OF volumes missing or withdrawn
was 144. The number of volumes in
the library is Sill.
C~ataloging Department.
The work of rearranging and real
phabeting the catalog and inclusion of
titles not represented, as we'll as the
withdrawal of cards for books no long
er IN the library, has been almost COM
pieted this year., and will be- finished
during n summer. No record has been
Kept of books cataloged, but the num-
Der was surprisingly large. It in
cluded the 1877 new books and many
not before ~cataloged. With the COM
pletion of the catalog and tn inclu-
sion of cards for all new books, and
pamphlets, the work of finding refer
ence material will be greatly simpli-
fed.
Reference Department.
The number of books added to the
reference department, including bound
periodicals, was 257. This collection
now comprises 79S volumes. The i'm
portant additions during the year
were: Encyclopedia Britannica, 204
bound magazines, Statesman's Year
Book, Readers Guide for 1912 and 1918,
Northwestern Gazetteer, Worlds Best
Orations.
Much reference work with individu-
ais, debating societies and women's
clubs, has been carried on during the
year, and the library seems to be in
creasing in favor with all who require
such work. Special work with the wo-
mems clubs, whose programs have
been submitted to the reference de-
partment, has been done and seems
to be appreciated. &c.
Children's Room.
The circulation from the children's
room was 1860, an increase of 6,446
over last year. The largest daily cir
culation was 12O on Feb. p. the small
est was four on July 80.
The number of books added to the
children's room was 542, making a to-
tai OF 1,519 volumes in that Depart
ment., The action Of the board max
ing the fine money available for book
fund for the children has been n great
help, and is directly responsible for
the increase there.
A series of story hours, one every
Wednesday for small children, and one
on Thursdays for children from fourth
to eighth grades, has been a most de-
lightful part of the work this year, and
most gratifying in its results. Mrs.
ArVol has been very conscientious
and enthusiastic in the work, as well
as entertaining and instructive In. her
stories, which. for the most part. have
been taken from the folklore Of the
different nations.
Library Meetings.
The librarian attended the meeting
or the North Dakota Library associa-
tions at Minot, Nov. 80 and Dec II
1913. The meeting was one Of much
interest, was presided over by the
hon. II. A. Nestos. who is president of
the association. Governor Hanna Of
North Dakota and Professor Squires
or the state university made interest.
ing talks at the meetings, as did Pres
loent Crane of the Minot normal
school. The association was honored
in having for guests at a banquet held
IN the library auditorium, Governor
Hanna, Judge Amidon OF the federal
court, several state senators and 9TH
lers prominent in political, social, and
educational circles in the state.
Library staff.
A change In the library starr was
necessitated by the resignation Of the
second assistant, Miss Eliz Elliott.
whose marriage to BENJAMIN Gwyther
was solemnized at Christmas Time.
Miss Myrtle Johnston. for some time
supply at the Moorhead library, was
given a place on the stair In Deem
Der. n to her patience ana care
much OF the excellent work IN the
~children's room is due.
"A great amount or mending HAS
been done this year as the Increased
circulations especially In the children,s
DEPARTMENT, has Increased also the
wear on the books.
Library notes have been written ana
published every week Tor the ten bIIgi-
est months In the year. These notes
have been intended for advertising
matter. as this method OF keepIng he
library before the public eye is con
coded to bring the largest returns
P~lacards bearing library hours. ana An
Invitation to use the books and naaga-
zines. have been displayed in depots
hotels, and all public places, and the
results have beer pleasing.
The library has been open on sun
day afternoons during the year, ana
the attendance has justified the e.
fort. The hours are from 2 to s b. M