Article February 2, 1946 Issue

Reading Room Notes

The response to the opportunity offered librarians in the Sentinel of May 29, 1943, to share their rich experiences in Reading Room service, has been favorable. The Editors are grateful to those who have sent inspiring accounts of healings, and ways and means by which librarians have been guided to handle problems arising in this vital activity. More accounts of such proofs of the usefulness of our Reading Rooms will be welcome. Those who contribute for this column are urged to include all details relative to the experience or healing recorded, so that there is no doubt or question about how the help was rendered and the healing accomplished. Of particular value to readers and librarians is the account of metaphysical reasoning involved in working out specific Reading Room problems, and the Editors welcome letter which include these details. Also of great interest to branch church members are the accounts of Reading Rooms recently moved to locations where the opportunity is presented to serve the community in a larger way.

Three years ago, when the housing shortage became so acute, this Reading Room accepted listings of available apartments and houses other than those advertised in The Christian Science Monitor. Our desire to be helpful very sincere, but many unfortunate situations resulted which brought censure upon the Reading Room. This awakened us to see that there was a better way of helping.

This better way is strikingly different in method and result. After telling inquirers about the advertisements in the Monitor, we endeavor to educate thought to a recognition of true home. Attention is called to what Mrs. Eddy has written on this subject, especially in "Pulpit and Press." Then the inquirer is advised of articles dealing with this subject to be found in the bound volumes of the Sentinel and Journal, both home and place being considered. The effects of this method are most gratifying.

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