The Librarian at Play

This book is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of literature and librarianship. The author reflects on their experiences as a librarian and discusses various aspects of literary culture, including the role of libraries in promoting reading and literacy. The essays also delve into the personal relationships between librarians and readers, highlighting the importance of fostering a love for books and learning.

By Edmund Lester Pearson · First published 1926 · Genre: Non-fiction, Humor, Biography · 14 chapters

Contents

• THE INTEREST GAUGE
• THE GARDNER'S GUIDE
• VANISHING FAVORITES
• BY TELEPHONE
• A LITERARY MEET
• "THE DESERT ISLAND TEST"
• THE CONVERSATION ROOM
• THE LITERARY ZOO
• THEIR JUST REWARD
• THE CROWDED HOUR
• TO A SMALL LIBRARY PATRON
• BY-WAYS AND HEDGES
• MULCH
• A BOOKMAN'S ARMORY

More by Edmund Lester Pearson

• That Damned Fellow Upstairs (1937)
• Theodore Roosevelt (1919)
• The Voyage of the Hoppergrass (1922)
• The Believing Years (1932)
• All works by Edmund Lester Pearson