Research Catalog
Readers' Adviser records
- Title
- Readers' Adviser records, 1932-1970.
- Author
- New York Public Library. Readers' Adviser.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
Details
- Description
- .33 linear foot (1 box).
- Summary
- Printed book lists, annual reports, brochures and miscellaneous administrative files documenting work of the Reader's Adviser.
- Subject
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Biography (note)
- The New York Public Library created the position of Readers' Adviser in March 1929.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Call Number
- MssArc 5684
- OCLC
- NYPG04-A46
- Author
- New York Public Library. Readers' Adviser.
- Title
- Readers' Adviser records, 1932-1970.
- Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
- The New York Public Library created the position of Readers' Adviser in March 1929.Jennie Maas Flexner (1882-1944) was the first head of the department, which assisted adult readers pursuing self-education. The Readers' Adviser produced bibliographies for Library patrons, counseled individuals on the selection of reading matter, and in later years functioned as a clearinghouse for adult education information. During Flexner's tenure, the service expanded from a single office to a corps of librarians working under her direction in numerous branch libraries. The department edited Branch Library Book News from 1954-1962.
- Indexes
- Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Research Call Number
- MssArc 5684RG 8