Aliyah Williams
Editor-in-Chief
This story was published by the Stroud Courier by Ellen Reynolds on Oct. 4, 1940.
Only critical style issues have been changed.
“Two is company but three is a crowd,” the old saying goes on: “four is too many and five’s not allowed.” Students would receive more prompt and efficient service at the library desk if they would hearken to this little ditty.
To make it more convenient for the students using reserve books, a time clock has been installed. Now, reserve books may be taken out of the library for the duration of two periods.
This new device stamps the hour, minute, and date that the book was taken out. A fine is imposed on all books not returned within the time limit. Information concerning advance reserve privileges may be had by asking one of the desk assistants.
To the right of the loan desk is located the display shelf. On this rack are placed various posters relating college life and campus activities. Any suggestions from students or clubs, pertaining to the type of material desired for these posters would be appreciated greatly.
There is no doubt that the conflict going on over in Europe is of primary interest to everyone. Students wishing to follow ip this situation may find some colorful and timely articles in the following periodicals now on file in the library: the “Illustrated” London News, “Living Age,” “Life,” “Time,” “Current History” and the “New York Times” magazine section. The first two mentioned tend to give the foreign viewpoint. The “Living Age” is a direct translation from foreign news articles. For short condensed articles, “Life” and “Time” are recommended, while “Current History” and the New York magazine section give longer and more detailed accounts of world affairs.
Adolph Hitler’s bombastic account of his rise to power “Mein Kamph” is one of the books that has remained prominent throughout last year, and still holds a long waiting list. Along with the fierce tribal fanaticism which is prevalent throughout the book, there is revealed der fueher’s schemes, his mentality, and his ideas on propaganda.
“Why Hitler Came Into Power,” by Theodore Abel is a study of the background of the Nazi movement based on original life stories of 600 of Hitler’s followers.
“Escape to Life” by Erika and Klaus Mann gives an account of the stripping of Germany of all its best minds; the emigration of the artists composers and intellectualists, when they found that Hitler’s Germany could never be their homeland.
Students now can visit Kemp Library or the campus bookstore to purchase interesting, trendy and relevant books.
Both locations have sections dedicated to new releases, or “popular” books that are trending on social media apps such as TikTok.
