The library rehabilitation programme of the American Library Association

Abstract

Purpose

At the very outbreak of the war official permission was sought to import books and periodicals from war areas. This article seeks to look at the problems that arose for libraries trying to succeed in getting books from abroad and their own books overseas in wartime conditions.

Design/methodology/approach

A campaign was launched by the Conference of College and University Librarians of Southern California. Its members were responsible for the collecting and storing of books given in their locality.

Findings

With the help of libraries and associations world‐wide, adults and children alike were able to carry on reading.

Originality/value

The article has historical value.

Citation

Miller Lydenberg, H. (2005), "The library rehabilitation programme of the American Library Association", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 61 No. 3, pp. 341-347. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410510598508