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TRAINING FOR LIBRARIANSHIP

duties. While a knowledge of general science
is unquestionably a great help, the librarian
is in the habit of dealing with a wide range
of subjects without special knowledge, and
this has inculcated a quick perception, a
readiness in determining what might be of
value, and unusual breadth of adaptability.
These things contribute to give a degree of
intelligence in such work beyond what might
at first be expected. With guidance on the
part of the investigator and some attention to
instructing the librarian in the elements
which go to make up the subject under in-
vestigation, skill may be developed which
should prove highly helpful.
" From the standpoint of the librarian
there would seem to be a special field worth
cultivating, and of considerable interest.
Hundreds of men and women in this country
are now engaged in research in agriculture.
In addition to the large force of investigators
in the U. S. Department of Agriculture ex-
periment station,which is the research depart-
ment of the agricultural college, and several
State departments of agriculture, an in-
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