Research Catalog

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.

Subjects

• Readers' advisory services > United States
• Public libraries > New York (State) > New York
• Libraries > New York (State) > New York
• New York Public Library > Readers' Adviser
• Flexner, Jennie M (Jennie Maas), 1882-1944

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.

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Research Call Number

MssArc 5684

RG 8