Research Catalog

Title

Superintendent of Training records, 1901-1932.

Author

New York Public Library. Superintendent of Training.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Description

.33 linear foot (1 box).

Summary

Memoranda, notes, application forms and other records documenting the NYPL training program.

Subjects

• Library education
• Libraries > New York (State) > New York
• New York Public Library > Superintendent of Training

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Location of Other Archival Materials (note)

• NYPL Archives.

Biography (note)

• The New York Public Library first organized classes in 1901 to train staff in its Circulation Department (later renamed the Branch Libraries).

Call Number

MssArc RG8 5740

OCLC

NYPG05-A46

Author

New York Public Library. Superintendent of Training.

Title

Superintendent of Training records, 1901-1932.

Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

The New York Public Library first organized classes in 1901 to train staff in its Circulation Department (later renamed the Branch Libraries).

From 1911-1926 NYPL also operated a Library School, which prepared staff for Librarian positions, while the Superintendent of Training continued to offer classes for Assistants. For several years after 1926 the Superintendent of Training trained staff in both the Circulation Department and Reference Department.

Finding Aids

Finding aid available in repository and on internet.

Location of Other Archival Materials

Library School records, NYPL Archives.

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Finding Aid

Research Call Number

MssArc RG8 5740