The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-17
BIENyILLE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.


"Let us now be up and doing" is the
motto of the Bienville high school.
In sticking by our motto we have un'
dertaken several progressive steps. One
of them being the organization Of,
classification and arrangement Of our
library. We adopted the Dewey Deci-
NAL System that Is used by all up-to-
date libraries. This system divides all
knowledge into ten classes, namely;
general works, philosophy, religion,
philology, fine arts, useful arts, sOciol-
ogy, natural science, literature and his
tory. Each Of these ten divisions are
numbered general works being from 0
to 100, philosophy from 100 to go, etc.
Each Of these ten divisions are subdi-
ylded, into ten more divisions and these
100 divisions into ten each. The prin-
cipal, assisted by the students under
took the job Of classifying our entire
library. Each book was classified
separately and its number placed on a
label on the back Of each book. After
this was done two cards were made for
every book, one an authors card and
the other a title card. On these cards
were placed the numbers found on the
back of each book. Also additional in
formation about the book such as the
number Of pages, divisions Of the book,
etc. These cards were then placed
alphabetically in the catalog cabinet.
All the books were then gone over
and the library stamp was placed in
the front, middle and back of every
book. Then in the back Of each book
was glued date slip on which is to
be stamped the date for the return Of
the book when it is borrowed On the
inside Of back cover was glued a book
pocket Cards were made for these
pockets containing the title of the book.
author, etc.
The books were then placed in the
shelves according to number.
We have two nice library tables and
some chairs.
We have purchased six foot range Of
b0okshelving which we are expecting
soon. All of our library supplies were
purchased from the Library Bureau.
New Orleans, La. Any one desiring
some information in this field can get
their catalog free which contains hosts
Of helps.
The principal then called the student
body together and taught them how to
use a library so classified. Most Of the
students had learned the system how
ever, in helping to do the work as ev-
cry opportunity was given the students
to actually do the work.
A list Of library rules were then
drawn up as follows:
1. Students can borrow books at the
first and last periods and for ten min
utes after school only.
2. Books must be left on the tables
after being used.
3. Books must be taken to the H.
brarian to be registered for.
4. Only one book can be borrowed
from the library at time.
5. Books must be returned within
two weeks.
6. Damages done to books must be
paid for.
Z. Lost books must be paid for.
8. A fine Of five cents per day will
be charged fol-. books kept out over time
9. No talking is allowed in the Ii
brary except to the librarian or with
her permission.
10. Reading Of books must be done
on table No. 1 and reference books,
dictionary, newspapers, magazines, etc.,
must be used on table No. 2.
The students promised to live by
these rules and apparently are. The
library is in the charge Of librarians
chosen from the student body and
the principal. Each student has
charge Of it for one period Of forty
minutes. We intend to change the
librarians at mid-term so as to give
as many Of the students training al
possible.
We think we have a good system Of
charging for books. a student must