Little Golden Books and Beyond: Children’s Books in the University Library
From Heather Murphy
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From Heather Murphy
A Special Presentation by
Nancy O'Brien
Education Librarian
The University Library holds the second-largest collection of
children’s books in the United States, surpassed only by the Library of
Congress. Dating from 1800 to the present, it provides a chronicle of
children’s and young adult books and how they changed over time. The collection
is used by students in the teacher education and library and information
science programs who are planning to work with youth. Utilized as resources for
literacy training, developing familiarity with multicultural resources, and
credible information books, the collection also serves as a research source for
scholars tracing the history and development of children’s literature. It is a
nostalgic reminder of favorite childhood bedtime books, enthralling mystery
series, and non-fiction books that encouraged careers in science, the arts, and
other areas.
Education Librarian Nancy O’Brien will talk about the collection (its history,
what it contains, and who uses it) as well as share images. She will also
briefly describe the complementary collection of schoolbooks from 1800 to the
present.
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