Page 2 University Daily Kansan Friday, April 17. 1959
Book Nooks Abound
The large gray stone building on Jayhawk Boulevard known as Watson Library is a central point for the entire KU campus population. There is probably no student who has not entered its doors at least once during his college career.
But little known to the majority of students are the several branch libraries found on campus.
These eight branch libraries house material pertinent to a special field, for example, the law library.
This is the largest of KU's branch libraries, with 07,000 volumes on its shelves. It is located behind the "law barn." Green Hall. The many law students taking advantage of its long hours keep Hazel Anderson, librarian, quite busy.
One of the oldest branches is the engineering library, in 119 Marvin. Reference books and periodicals found in this room provide the latest information in the engineering field. Although the room is large, "it is crowded from morning to evening closing hours, and some people even have to be turned away," says Eva Morrison, librarian.
Malott Hall is the new science library. Its spacious rooms and modern decor offer the student a pleasant place for studying.
High up on the sixth floor of
At first, chemistry, physics, and pharmacy were the only subjects housed in this library, but it has since been expanded to include materials for first-year medical students also. Approximately 40,000 volumes are contained here.
If ever in doubt about the location of a certain point, the library in 318 Lindiev is the place to go.
In 207 Strong, a small, crowded room is the mathematics center for the University. Here are filed the important mathematics journals and reference books. Although the room's small size does not permit a large crowd, mathematics majors make good use of its facilities.
This interesting room contains all types of information pertinent to geology, geography, and engineering, plus innumerable maps of many kinds.
One of the newer branch libraries, the William Allen White Memorial Reading Room and Historical Center in Flint, is a primary source of
information for journalism students. Every Kansas newspaper is filed here, as well as many periodicals.
The books on its shelves are private collections donated by persons interested in journalistic work. Adding to its bright atmosphere are colorful displays placed round the room by librarian Jean McKnight.
A library with recordings instead of books is the music library in 448
Music and Dramatic Arts Building. Scores and recordings are kept in this library to be used by music majors.
Although not on the Lawrence campus, the medical library at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., is another branch library of the University.
Here future doctors and nurses do the research necessary to qualify themselves for degrees.
These eight branch libraries are primarily for the use of students majoring in the particular fields represented, but are open to anyone who wishes to take advantage of their specialized information.
RIGHT THERE, I THINK—Smiling James Cable, Independence, Mo., senior, the happy librarian, gives little assistance to a bewildered coed—Nancy Stutzman, Kansas City, Kan., senior.
Counselors Aid 1st Year Women With Problems
Ever wondered who has the responsibility of "looking after" 700 freshman women away from home for the first time?
This big job is handled by 19 young women who serve as residence hall counselors. At least one undergraduate or graduate assistant is found on every floor of the two freshman dormitories, Certrude Selards Pearson and Corbin-North Hall.
The duties of a student counselor are many and varied. Specifically, they involve assisting individual students with their personal, academic, and social problems and serving as adviser to the corridor group. Each counselor is in charge of approximately 40 girls. She further assists with administrative duties in the residence hall as assigned by the resident director.
"The job entails a lot of responsibilities," agreed Dee Phillips, Abilene senior, who serves as counselor at Gertrude Seilards Pearson. "Actually, as far as assisting the girls with problems, we're trained only to be aware of the problem and send the girl to a trained counselor if the problem is serious. But of course there are many little day-by-day situations that we can help with," she said.
Includes Responsibilities
Women are selected as freshman counselors by applying to the Dean of Women and then going through interviews and personality tests.
Qualifications for counselors include interest in the work, grade average, and leadership ability. The girl must also meet the minimum requirements for junior standing.
Girls from all living groups scholarship halls, sororities, and independents—are chosen.
Job Has Renewals
Although many counselors feel that the job is time-consuming, all agree that it is a wonderful and rewarding experience.
Barbara Boley, Kansas City, Mo.
minor counseling at Corbin-North,
feels that one of the values of her job is "seeing my girls develop and mature, and having a successful and happy college life. I enjoy the work, and wouldn't have missed the experience for anything," she said.
"Getting to know and work with so many fine girls and perhaps be of some assistance in helping them adjust to their first year of college is one of the rewarding features of the work," said Mary Ann Stites, Prairie Village senior, at G.S.P.
"I've learned as much from this experience as I have in my entire college career," said Miss Phillips.
The freshman women, too, enjoy having the counselors in their living group.
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