Conclusions
Following are some conclusions regarding libraries for negroes:
(1) That books and reading are of the utmost value in the education, development and progress of the race.
(2) That in northern public libraries they are admitted to all privileges without distinction.
(3) That in southern libraries the segregation of the races prevails, as it does, in all educational, religious and other social institutions.
(4) That in many places institutional libraries are supplying the book wants of the few negroes who really have need of libraries.
(5) That among the masses of the colored race there is as yet very little demand for libraries.
(6) That where a genuine demand has manifested itself and up-to-date facilities have been provided negroes have been quick to use them and have made commendable progress.
(7) That in some of the large cities containing a great many negroes who are intelligent and who pay taxes the provision made for them is sadly inadequate or is entirely lacking.
(8) That southern librarians generally are kindly and helpfully disposed toward them and that the majority of the white people favor a fair deal for them, including the best training and the fullest enlightenment.