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More detailed information respecting the stock will be found in
the general table appended to this report, page 16.
In the acquisition of books careful consideration is always given
to the requirements of every section of the libraries, and when, at
times, it is fouud necessary to limit the additions, the Sub-Committee
endeavour so to expend their funds that no class of literature is
neglected from a want of due appreciation of its value and utility.
The reading rooms have been well attended during the year.
They are supplied with a large selection of the principal newspapers
and periodicals, many being presented by their respective publishers
or other donors. During the year 201 publications were provided at
the Tate Library, 136 at the Balham Library, and 121 at the Tooting
Library. A list of these papers, &c., is given on pages 18 to 27.
The reading rooms are open on week-days from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
and on Sundays (except during the months of July, August, and
September), from 3 to 9 p.m.
The work of painting the exterior wood and iron-work of the Tate
Library and sundry repairs connected with the building were carried
out in the early part of the summer.
A considerable saving in the cost of electric lightiug at the
Tooting Library has been effected by the provision of a transformer
and the substitution of metal filament lamps.
The Sub Committee again have much pleasure in recording their
satisfaction with the work of the Librarian and his Staff.
Signed on behalf of the Sub-Committee,
A. DOUGLAS ROBINSON,
Chairman.
30th May, 1910.