Periodicals of the 1920s on the profession of a librarian

The article analyses materials from the periodical press of the 1920s that contain information about the requirements for the knowledge and skills of librarians. Special attention is paid to the results of the study «Psychological Analysis of the Librarian’s Profession» (1924– 1925). The need to study periodical press materials is highlighted as a valuable source that significantly complements other historical documents.