The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-06-10
PROVIDE BOOKS
FOR EVERYBODY
Miss Frantz Reports on
Work Done at u. S. Ii
brarian's ConcIaye.
KENOSHA RATES WELL

Miss Cora Frantz, head librarian at
the Gilbert M. Simmons library, has
returned from Colorado Springs, Golo
where she attended the sessions of the
forty-second annual convention of the
American Library association June 2
to Z. Each session centered about the
enlarged program for the Books for
Everybody fund. A unanimous vote
by the thousand delegates present set
the seal Of approval on the program for
raising 100000 for this movement.
Kenosha's Quota 100000
Kenosha's quota viii be 100000, but
Miss Frantz has not decided as to the
manner in which this amount will be
secured. The matter will be consider
ed shortly at a directors meeting.
The movement is really for reconstruc-
tion library work, making it, possible
for the treasures of the libary to be
accessible to persons in the most re-
mote corners of the United States.
The project is an outgrowth of the
splendid library work accomplished
during the world war. At that time
the fact was revealed that only a com
paratively small number of people was
benefited by libraries. The soldiers
who learned the habit of turning to
books for companionship, will now be
taken care of in civilian life by this
enlarged program.
Miss Frantz. said that speakers at the
convention stressed the lack Of good
library systems in many states. While
sections are entirely without Libraries.
Millions Of Americans do not have free
access to books and magazines. A con-
tinuous effort will be made to estab-
lish and develop complete library sys-
TENS which will serve every commun-
ity, every school, every pupil and
charitable institution. Active workers
will constantly be in the field to pro-
mote library extension, especially in
states without library commissions or
other state library agencies.
Aid Employers and Employees.
Emphasis was given to the fact that
through books and Libraries, employers
and employees may acquire the expert
ence and technical knowledge which
result in greater efficiency and increas-
ed production. useful books on every
vocation available to all workers." is
therefore one of the aims of the
movement.
1t was determined that eomprehen-
sive survey to find out where Libraries
of general and special character stand
today so that future development may
be wisely directed. To this end a
continuous campaign Of nationwide
publicity will be carried on to increase
the use of Libraries.
That the soldiers, sailors and ma
rines win not be neglected in peace
time, small libraries will be maintain
ed on all the vessels of the American
Merchant Marine and in army and
navy environments. Supplying books to
coast guard stations is another factor
which has been developed in Kenosha.
Plans are also being formulated to
have books play an important part in
Americanization work. Every effort
will be made to increase reading on
American history, social problems, and
other subjects, knowledge of which
makes for intelligent citizenship and
for American standards Of living.
Miss Frantz was particularly i'm
pressed with the proposed program for
work among the blind. Lieut.. Frank
Schoble of Washington, who was blind
ed in the service, presented the cause
of his comrades. Only a few books
have been published in the approved
uniform type and the ALA. will CO.
operate to the fullest extent to see
that sufficient number of volumes is
printed in the braille type.
Miss Frantz has returned from the
convention feeling that the Kenosha
library compares favorably with other
Libraries throughout the country. She
is especially enthusiastic about the en-
larged program for, while Kenosha
has developed the branch resources to
large extent, the local library can
play an indirect part in the great
national movement.