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The issues have increased by 1,554 volumes, the total number
being 75,643 as compared with 74,089 issued during the year
1909-10. On March 31st 2,225 borrowers' tickets and 300
students' tickets were available for use in the department. The
sum of £55 1s 0d. was received from the sale of catalogues,
fines, etc., during the year.
Reference
Department.
The Reference Library is shelved in open cases, a plan greatly
appreciated by readers. No record is kept of the
number of books consulted, but it is estimated that
upwards of 150 persons use the room daily. During the year
19 volumes have been added to the stock, making the total 2,42
volumes.
Magazine
Room.
Thirty-five monthly magazines and reviews, six quarterlies
and 52 weekly periodicals are placed in these rooms,
which continue to be used by an increasing number
of readers. The magazines and reviews are transferred to the
Lending Department when replaced by new issues and are greatly
in demand for home reading.
News
Room.
The list of newspapers, etc., provided in this room includes
31 daily newspapers, among which are Birmingham,
Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester
and Plymouth daily journals, 55 weekly newspapers and
periodicals, and 62 monthly and quarterly publications.
The only change in the staff was occasioned by the resignation
of H. Rock, caretaker, whose position was filled by J. Roberts.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Councillor Mathias
for his services as Chairman of the Sub-Committee during the
year.
The Sub-Committee again have much pleasure in recording
their satisfaction with work of the Librarian and his Staff.
Signed on behalf of the Putney Library Sub-Committee,
ALFRED W. GOSDEN,
Chairman.