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Figure 8-2.— A modem shipboard library of today.
Keep pace with progress in all fields of
knowledge
Become better members of home and
community
Discharge political and social obligations
Develop their creative and spiritual
capacities
Appreciate and enjoy works of art and
literature
Make use of leisure time in ways that will
promote personal and social well-being
Develop an esprit de corps in the naval
service
To achieve these ends, a central staff office is
maintained for the Navy’s General Library Pro-
gram to guide and support naval general
libraries afloat. Other satellite offices are staffed
by naval regional librarians.
ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSI-
BILITIES WITHIN THE NAVY’S
GENERAL LIBRARY PROGRAM
Religious Program Specialists (RPs) nor-
mally provide library service on board aircraft
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