LIBRARY METHODS HAROLD L. LEUPP, A.B., Associate Librarian, Director. HELEN B. SUTLIFF, A.B., Instructor in Cataloguing. Edith M. COULTER, A.B., B.Lib.S., Instructor in Reference Work. This course is designed to offer a systematic outline of the essentials of library work. It will be of assistance chiefly to those having some experience in the work, but also offers an introduction to modern methods for those intending to enter the profession. A limited number only can be admitted to the course, and those will be selected from the whole number of applicants with due regard to personal and educational qualifications and previous library experience. In order that selection may be made sufficiently early to allow accepted applicants necessary time for preparation no application can be considered which is received subsequent to May 1, 1913. All applicants will be notified of the result of the selection on or before May 15, and those accepted should immediately fill out and file with the Recorder of the Faculties the blank form of Application for Admission which will be found in the back of this bulletin, in accordance with the general rules governing registration in the Summer Session. Note that this form should not be used for the initial application. Only those students regularly registered for the library course may attend the classes; auditors cannot be accommodated. The course offers both instruction and practice work in each of the following subjects, to which time will be devoted as indicated: 1. Cataloguing and Classification, Including Shelf-listing. 30 periods. The essentials of the dictionary catalogue and of the decimal classification. 2. Reference Work. 10 periods. The study of a selected list of reference books, with problems involving their use. 3. Book Buying and Selection of Books. 8 periods. The study of the more important trade bibliographies and of printed aids to book selection. 4. Loan Systems. 2 periods. The comparative study of systems adapted to public library needs. 5. Binding and Repair of Books. 2 periods. Practical consideration of materials, methods, and costs, illustrated by a visit to the University bindery. 6. Library Buildings and Equipment. 3 periods. Consideration of the arrangement of shelving, furnishing, and lighting in a small public library. 7. California Library Law and Conditions. 2 periods. Since the course is planned to fully occupy the student's time, no additional work, either in the University or elsewhere, should be attempted. Credit not to exceed six units may be granted for this course. Those who satisfactorily complete the entire course will receive certificates to that effect. Text-books and supplies may be purchased at the Library for about fifteen dollars ($15.00). 3. Plant Propagation. Professor GREGG. Consideration of the various practical methods by which plants are propagated or desirable varieties perpetuated, with special reference to germination and seed testing, cuttage, graftage, and layerage. Laboratory fee, 50 cents. Lectures: M W F, 1; Laboratory: M, 2-4, Th, 1-3. 211 Agriculture Hall. 4. Embellishment of Home and School Grounds. Professor GREGG. The fundamental principles of landscape gardening as applied to the home or school grounds, together with a study of the plant materials best adapted to such use. 2 units. Lectures: W Th F, 3; Laboratory: Tu, 1-5. 211 Agriculture Hall. 105. General Science and First Year Agriculture. (Teachers' Course.) Assistant Professor HUMMEL. Aims and values of a general science course in the high school, comparative study of typical courses, and exposition of the peculiar adaptations of a beginning agriculture course in phich plant study forms the basis of continuity in the general science work. The materials and methods suited to such a course in the high school will be fully discussed. The nature and amount of practical work needed in the course, including field trips, and excursions, outdoor and laboratory exercises, will be considered in detail, together with the equipment for the same. 2 units. M Tu W Th F, 11. 22 Budd Hall. 106. High School Farms and Gardens. Mr. GRIFFIN. The practicums and demonstrations that require the use of land will be discussed both from the standpoint of the school and that of the community, and suggestions will be given regarding the best utilization of the school farm or garden for purposes of instruction. The indoor exercises that are more or less related to the field and garden work will also be discussed, and opportunity will be given for laboratory work in soils and crops in addition to the practice work in the field. Laboratory fee, $1.00. 2 units. Lectures: M W F, 10; Laboratory: Tu Th, 10-12. 22 Budd Hall. 107. Agriculture in Secondary Schools. Assistant Professor HUMMEL. A study of agricultural teaching in the high school, including a brief summary of its history, with special reference to the educational aims and motives involved. The organization of the course, teach ing methods and equipment. A general consideration of these topics as they relate to agricultural work as a whole, followed by a detailed study in connection with each of the separate subjects of the agricultural course; beginning agriculture, or agronomy, dairying, animal husbandry, horticulture, etc. Lectures, readings, and assigned practicums. 2 units. M Tu W Th F, 9. 22 Budd Hall. 108. The High School Course in Dairying. Mr. HALL. A brief survey of the subject of dairying; the subject matter, equipment and teaching methods for presenting a dairy course in secondary schools. The selection and judging of dairy cattle; composition, handling, and use of milk. Practice will be given in testing milk, using the separator, and in other dairy processes. Laboratory fee, $2.00. 2 units. Lectures: M W F, 2; Laboratory: M W, 2-4. Budd Hall. 109. The High School Course in Animal Husbandry. Mr. HALL. A general survey of the various types and breeds of livestock and the more important principles of their care and management. Practice in judging. The literature of animal husbandry and source of materials for the animal husbandry course. Comparison and discussion of approved outlines of work for animal husbandry courses for secondary schools. Special attention will be given to the selection of animal husbandry topics for presentation in the high school and to the laboratory work which should accompany such a course. 2 units. Lectures: M W F, 1; Laboratory: Tu Th, 1-3. 2 Budd Hall. 110. The High School Course in Horticulture. Mr. BOLSTER. The teaching of horticulture in the high schools-aims of the course, organization and selection of materials, determination of sequence, relation to local industry, fundamental operations, laboratory, garden and field work. References for outside reading and reports. Lectures and demonstrations. 2 units. M Tu W Th F, 8. 22 Budd Hall. 111. Special Topics. Assistant Professor HUMMEL. Individual study by properly prepared students of such special agricultural education topics as they may select, subject to the approval of the instructor. Credit values and hours to be arranged. 212. Graduate Course. Assistant Professor HUMMEL. Special study and investigation by individual students of selected topics in agricultural pedagogy, the results to be embodied in a written report or thesis. This may be the beginning of research work that may serve as a basis for the master's thesis. Credit value and hours to be arranged. Education for Country Life. A series of lectures during the first week of the session. Mr. KERN. |
