@article{bibcite_12908,
  author = {Noraleen A. Young},
  title = {Books at War: Indiana{\textquoteright}s Libraries during WWII},
  abstract = {World War II marked a special time for libraries in Indiana as they went beyond their traditional services to activities that involved the library within the community through both state-wide events and locally needed services. The Victory Book Campaigns of 1942 and 1943; the Third, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth War Bond Drives; and the work with the Indiana War History Commission in documenting the war effort in their communities brought librarians together on a state-wide basis. At the state and local level, librarians realized the importance of the dissemination of war information, and, through institutes and war information centers, they provided expanded reference service to the state{\textquoteright}s residents. Locally, librarians provided relevant book lists, displays and special activities for a great variety of users, from victory gardeners to returning veterans. Librarians also provided outreach services to local defense plants and military bases. Libraries, due to their viability in the community, served as community centers and even as bomb shelters in case of air raids. Indiana{\textquoteright}s libraries went to war along with the rest of the nation.},
  year = {1991},
  journal = {Indiana Libraries},
  volume = {10},
  pages = {2-13},
  language = {English},
}