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Lending
Department.
The stock in the Lending Department has increased by 816
volumes ; of these 798 were acquired by purchase
and 18 were presented. Two hundred and sixty.
seven volumes were withdrawn from stock, and 360 worn.out books
were replaced, making a total of 13,464 volumes now available for
the use of borrowers.
The issues have increased by 9,337 volumes, the total number
being 84,980, as compared with 75,643 issued during the year
1910.11. On March 31st, 2,443 borrowers' tickets and 346 students'
tickets were available for use in the department. The sum of
£115 os. iod. 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. During the year 24
volumes have been added to the stock, making
the total 2,450 volumes.
Magazine
Room.
Thirty.nine monthly magazines and reviews, seven quarterlies
and 55 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
32 daily newspapers, among which are Birmingham,
Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester
and Plymouth daily journals, 53 weekly newspapers and periodicals,
and 57 monthly and quarterly publications.
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. A. W. Gosden
for his services as Chairman of the Sub.Committee during the year.
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 Putney Library Sub.Committee,
J. C. RADFORD,
Chairman.