r\arrvitvire, eqviiprrveni s\ipplies tor pviblic ^rvd priv^k.te libr'acries DEC 4 1911 GIFT I LIBRARY OF THE University of California. OIFT OF !.jTJV.^.L<:W^s>Ct^^ Class Catalog No._3M9 of furniture, equipment and supplies for public and private libraries. This book should be preserved for reference, as the edition is limited. Presented with compliments of the Library Bureau Page I02 33d h 117 22d6 124 22d6o 125 Errata Catalog and index slips, for unruled and unpunched read, ruled and punched. Six tray standard cabinet, capacity for 3,000 34 x read, 3,000 33 x. Sixty tray standard cabinet and base, for $125.00 read, I135.00. Close construction tray cabinets for dimensions given read, Wide High Deep 22d4a Four trays { '^i^ •°- 7i in- isi in. ^ -"^ I 32.8 cm. 20 cm. 34 cm. 22d6a Six trays | "1^ in- iii in. 13! in. ■' 132.8 cm. 28.9 cm. 34 cm. 130 22d6oa Sixty tray cabinet and leg base, for $135.00 read, $125.00. Charging tray case, for dates guides read, date guides for #1.50 read, $4.50. Clacher pamphlet boxes, for 48aio read, 45aio has four etc. Manilla C C pamphlet cases, for dimensions given, read; loj in. x 8| in. For Athenaem file, read, Athenaeum file. Pigeon holes, for dimensions given read, 25 cm. high x 35 cm. wide. 9I in. x 13I in. Pigeon holes, catalog numbers transposed under illustrations, for dimensijns given read, 25 cm. high x 30 cm. wide. 9I in. x iif in. A. L. k. Publications. Sargent's Reading for the young is out of print and can no longer be supplied. Index reference. Labels, gummed, for 189 read, 180, i8i. 155 2SC 185 45aio 186 45013 190 191 47a-f 47l,n 210 214 \ Library Catalog A descriptive list with prices of the various articles of furniture and equipments for libraries and n\useums furnished by the Library Bureau s^ s^ v^ n^ Published by Library Bureau 1905 V b I\ \ LIBRARY SCHOOL f«^/^. Founded, 1876 Incorporated, Mass. 1888 Re-incorporated, N. J. 1901 Library Burea^u H. E. Davidson, President Atherton Loring vvice- J. S. Cobb i Presidents W. E. Parker, Treasurer Home Office, 530 Atlantic ave. Boston. Mass. PRINCIPAL BRANCH OFFICES AND SALESROOMS New York, 316 Broadway Chicago, Wabash av. cor. Monroe st. Philadelphia, 1 12-1 16 N. Broad st. Washington, 928-930 F st. N. W. Pittsburgh, Farmers Bank Bldg. St. Louis, Third National Bank Bldg. Detroit, Majestic Bldg.'i; ,''\ \ / j j . Cleveland, 243 Arcade ' ''' « V ' '' Minneapolis, 209 Lvfinbfe^'I^kfcteilgfc.' ; Bldg. •'''•••• '••'••••' ♦ '-: Hartford, 614 Conn. Mutual Bldg. Baltimore, Maryland Trust Bldg. Providence, 1016 Banigan Bldg. San Francisco, 508 California st. Foreign London, 10 Bloomsbury st. W. C. j^^anchester, 12 Exchange st. 'Birmingham, 58 City Arcades .^ew'castle-on-Tyne, Union Bldgs. '*' '''St. John St. CoPYRKiH I', 1902, HY Library Bureau Terms Goods will be shipped to any person or institution of known responsibility, or on receipt of satisfactory references. Purchas- ers who have no means of showing their responsibility may order C. O. D. or remit in advance to cover the amount of the bill. Any surplus will be returned with the goods shipped. Remittances should be made in exchange on Boston, New York, Chicago, or for foreign orders on London, or by money-order, or postal note. The actual cost of collecting local checks will be charged. As our constituency is scattered over the entire civilized world it is neces- sary to adhere strictly to this rule. Orders should be sent to the nearest office of the Bureau. All prices printed iil ■^hi'S? icatalog^'^fre net. The discounts for 'quantity are :ir.di;cated in every case. „' , ...^ < - > ^ > 5 226128 Method of ordering S6e Library Bureau The purpose of the Library Bureau is to supply pubHc and private hbraries with everything they need except books, other than technical manuals. The development of library science during the last quarter century has made it evident that a library in the true sense is not merely a certain number of books, but rather a collection of books so arranged that they may be conveniently used for reading or reference. Five thousand well-chosen volumes classified and administered accordmg to modern methods may better deserve the name of library than four times the number carelessly or erratically arranged, even though the larger collec- tion might contain every volume to be found in the smaller group. The true measure of a library's efficiency is not the number of books on its shelf-list, but the ease with which it may be used by the student, and the number of general readers to whom it affords profit and pleasure. Twenty-five years ago there was no organized business for furnishing libraries with the appliances needed for admin- istration. Indeed, it would have been impossible to create such a business, since library methods were so diverse that no two institutions used exactly the same equipment. In 1876 the American Librar>^ Association was formed for the purpose of bringing together skilled library workers to discuss topics of professional interest. A co-operative committee was at once chosen for selecting models and sug- gestions for library appliances, and in this way were evolved the essential features of the library equipment now in general use, though constant study and experience have brought A pa-ge of history Effective work about from year to year many improvements in its plan and structure. This co-operative selection and approval of desirable forms of library apparatus produced a certain degree of uniformity in demand, and made it evident that the expense and trouble involved in producing independently the equipment for each library could be greatly lessened if some one would undertake to supply the various articles recommended. As a commercial venture this was far from promising, but the professional advantages were too important to be disregarded, since only through this means could the library movement be rapidly extended. To this end the Secretary of the Association undertook the manufacture of all supplies approved by the committee, and not elsewhere obtainable. For several years he continued this work without compensa- tion and at actual loss to himself, till gradually the foundation was laid for a separate business. This business is the Library Bureau. This brief glance at its origin shows that the relation between the Library Association and the Library Bureau is not the mere commercial bond existing between the creators of a demand and the purveyors of its supply, but that it is vital and organic. The work of the Bureau is the expression in material form of the work of the Association, and conforms more closely to professional ideals than would be possible under less favorable conditions. The result of the Bureau's labors, following out the pre- vious work of the Library Association, has been to bring about approximate uniformity in the administration and equip- ment of American libraries. The most obvious advantage of this has been, of course, to librarians, who are thus enabled to utilize the accumulated experience of their profession in the solution of problems which formerly had to be worked out independently fpr every library. Hardly less important is the basis which this uniformity affords for instruction in library science, so that it is no longer neces- 8 sary for every library to train its own corps of workers from the outset. There must also be placed to the credit of the Library Bureau the substantial saving in cost of apparatus and supplies made possible by many libraries purchasing from a common source; and last, but by no means least, the very great gain which the rapid extension of library science has brought to students and general readers. A student pursuing special lines of research may now go from one library to another, with no loss of time in acquainting himself with the resources of the several institutions and the minimum of danger of over- looking useful material in any one of them, while the occasional reader, finding how simple library work has become under the modern system, is encouraged to undertake consecutive work in place of desultory browsing. It is happily becoming less and less necessary to urge upon libraries the arguments in favor of equipment adequate tko equip- to their needs. While it is undoubtedly true that few libraries qviestion have as ample funds as they could use with profit, and that their resources must be carefully apportioned between books, housing, salaries and apparatus, it is generally recognized that undue economy in the last respect is unwise in the long run. When commercial enterprises find it profitable to procure the latest devices for saving labor at very considerable cost, the wisdom of a similar policy for libraries can hardly be questioned. Viewed from a purely economic standpoint modern apparatus of the best quality is indispensable, because it saves time and removes the need for costly special supplies. A worthier argument is found in the fact that without it no library can satisfactorily fulfil its chief purpose. In the case of very small libraries the relative cost of proper equipment may sometimes seem large, but it must be remembered that the greater part of the outlay is for articles which will not need replacing during the life of the institution. It must also be noted that it is practically impos- sible for other forms of library apparatus to supersede the MAIN READING ROOM OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Bookstacks surrounding rotunda and special furniture made by Library Bureau forms now accepted, since these have the unique advantage of representing the practically unanimous consensus of the best professional judgment. The work of the Library Bureau divides itself naturally into the following departments: Consultation Furniture ^ Division Cataloging Administrative equipment into depart. Interior woodwork Publications ments Bookstacks Supplies In this catalog all of these departments are treated only as they relate to libraries. The commercial work of the Library Bureau is even more varied in its scope, and contains similar departments which are fully described in our other publications. The first three departments, it will be noticed, are of a strictly professional character. They relate to the expert and technical service which the Library Bureau is always desirous of rendering to libraries for a barely nominal consideration, or frequently without charge, with a view to promoting the most advanced library methods. II < s 9 -a i .^ ~ a> O (u ° i? « 2 o 'S a ^ < "S 14 B « c3 g > « 2 Policy and purpose The first endeavor of the Bureau is to nieet every require- ment of the modern library fully and satisfactorily, and to advance as rapidly as possible the study of improved library methods. For this purpose a considerable portion of this catalog space is given up to the description of appliances and supplies which it does not manufacture, but which the Library scop© of . . Ill catalog Association has recommended as valuable. Thus the catalog itself has become an almost indispensable aid to library work, since it presents in compact form a complete list of necessary material and apparatus. We supply everything recommended by the Library Association and the Library schools, and to accommodate librarians allow other supplies, when required, to be ordered through us. In no instance is the cost greater than if the order were placed elsewhere, and it is frequently less, owing to our facilities for buying. We want to prove that the most convenient, economical and satisfactory course when anything is needed for a library is to send directly to the office of the Bureau. When selection of material is left to us the purchaser has the advantage of our wide experience without extra cost. General instructions concerning price limits or other neces- sary details may be supplied when necessary. Such data will always be carefully noted and scrupulously followed in filling the order. The materials and workmanship of library apparatus fur- nished by the Bureau are of the highest class, while the models and labor-saving devices are those approved by the recognized authorities in librar>^ administration. 13 Consultation department It seldom happens that the preHminary work of founding a library falls on men and women of technical experience in library matters. A generation ago this was of little or no moment, as there were few recognized standards or established methods in library work, so that a high average of culture and executive ability on the part of a library board could safely be relied on to bring about the best results obtainable at the time. During the last quarter century, however, the profes- sion of library administration has become as distinct as, for instance, the profession of architecture. The amount of tech- preliminary nical knowledge has rapidly accumulated till it stretches far "*»"*"y ^^'"'^ beyond the limits of general information, and can be mastered only by those who devote their whole time to it. The per- manence of a library and its importance to the welfare of the community make it essential that its organization should be as nearly perfect as possible, and it may safely be said that this can no longer be done without professional assistance. The Consultation department introduces this element of expert assistance at the very beginning of a library movement. It provides for the careful study of such preliminary questions as the legal rights and privileges of the proposed library — for some states have much more liberal library laws than others — the developing of interest and the raising of funds, bringing to these matters a wide experience, and sometimes overcoming apparently serious obstacles through a knowledge of how the same difiBculty has previously been met. The Bureau is glad to confer with architects concerning details of heating, lighting, ventilation and fixtures as applied 15 Delivery desk, New York University Library. Made by Library Bureau i6 to special needs of libraries. Its pictorial and other records cover so large a portion of the whole field of library progress that they constitute an invaluable fund of information and suggestion for library buildings. This is notably true in the case of smaller libraries, where the special problems to be for smaii solved are relatively fewer, and the economic advantage of "^*'*'"'®* profiting by the experience of successful existing institutions is too important to be lost. The Bureau also gives expert advice on library organization, buying books, cataloging, bind- ing, indexing, classification and every other department of library administration. Through its assistance a village library, beginning with a few thousand books and possibly with partly trained workers, can be founded on the same essential prin- ciples which govern the great municipal and university libraries, thus making of the best possible use the small collection of books, and preparing the way for future growth, no matter how great, without expensive alterations in the system. Employmei\t bureau The Library Bureau keeps on file a list of the names, addresses and qualifications of librarians and assistants seeking library positions, for the convenience of library trustees and others requiring such services. Information of vacancies will at once be sent to suitable applicants, but no further obligation will be assumed by the Bureau. The endeavor is to put into each position the most competent peioon to be had for the salary offered, and to find for the applicant the best position he or she is qualified to fill. This service is undertaken without fee or charge of any kind to either party. 17 Cataloging department This department of the Library Bureau was organized to provide trained workers for the actual process of organiz- ing a new Hbrary or re-organizing an old one. The amount of labor necessary for installing a new library, even when an adequate force of librarians is to be permanently employed, often makes it desirable to secure outside assistance for the initial work. When, as is usually the case, the library must be administered as economically as importance ' •' . \ , ■'of prelimi- possible in salaries, such trained assistance at the outset nary work becomes imperative. The important work of making a catalog can properly be done only by librarians familiar with the latest developments of library methods, and lack of this technical facility may cripple the usefulness of the library for many years, or until laborious revision is undertaken. Libraries which cannot permanently afford the best pro- fessional skill should by all means secure it for the work of organization, since by this means the general plan of arrange- ment will be correct and in harmony with the methods used throughout the library world, while the permanent staff of officials will gain, in working side by side with experts of wide experience, the necessary knowledge for consistently following out the original plan. The cataloging department is equally serviceable to long-founded libraries administered under obsolete methods. These libraries are sometimes exceptionally rich in valuable material, which for want of proper arrangement is useless, or of service only to the limited number of students who have happened on it by chance. A new catalog for such a library will often increase its usefulness better than a large purchase of books. 19 « 3 Hi ^ T^^^:^?^- ■Jli£sa\ ^I^JM w^^\ m r^ 1 i^ESSa^^ ^ii '-^W^ i 1 1 W^^ 4 m^ 13 1 Case with drawers for small specimens, Chicago Academy of Sciences. Made by Library Bureau 27 Bookstacks Storage of books in a library involves many important con- siderations, such as economy of space, provisions for growth, well-being of the books themselves, and convenience of staff and public. For many years the Library Bureau has made a special study of stack construction, and has carefully investigated the various devices developed in pursuit of a satisfactory type of stack. As a result of this work we are prepared to estimate not only on forms manufactured under our own patents, but on ^ various modifications, or on other forms when preferred ; construction among them may be mentioned steel stacks with ornamental cast-iron ends, stacks with solid metal or with gridiron shelves, the sheet steel stack built like a bookcase, and the stack with a hanging bracket of sheet steel, called by some librarians the " tin stack". Library Bureau standard steel stack This stack eliminates as nearly as possible the objectionable features which have hitherto characterized stack construction. Engineering skill has stripped away material which added noth- ing to strength and stability, till the standard stack bears about the same relation to old-fashioned fixed shelving that a modern steel building bears to the Tower of London. Among the results achieved are: Use of every inch of vertical space, secured by absolute adjustability. Rigidity of construction. Adjustability of shelving from front and without removing books. Least possible obstruction of light and greatest possible ventilation. 29 Absence of dust-collecting surfaces and sharp projections which injure books. Stability in fire. Compactness and gracefulness. The standard stack is made in single stories for small libra- ries, or in as many stories as may be required. It adapts itself readily to expansion, as a single-story stack may be used later as Provision the top story of a multifloor stack, or at slightly greater expense increasing thc first story may be built strong enough to support additional shelf room stOHcs. All parts of the one-story stack are interchangeable, and most parts are interchangeable in a many-storied stack. The entire re-arrangement of the one-story stack requires no mechanical skill, but can be made under intelligent direction by any laborer. The standard stack consists of steel uprights re-inforced to any required strength, and tied together in regular building con- , struction. Use of cold rolled steel under approved en- gineering methods secures minimum weight with maxi- mum strength and stability, so that a double stack contain- ing 255 pounds of metal supports 5,000 pounds of books, with a large factor of safety. Brackets are of cast-iron, light and graceful in design, and variously finished. The standard stack is specially susceptible of adaptation to the architectural spirit of a library building, as brackets, railings, and other cast-iron or bronze parts can be Brackets dcsigucd to harmouizc with their surroundings. Brackets are adjusted to uprights by a bronze lug having a case-hardened steel screw ; bronze to prevent corrosion in places where adjustment 30 End finish of standard stack showing brackets and pilaster 31 TOP STORY OF STACK IN PUBLIC LIBRARY, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Designed and made by Library Bureau A CENTER AISLE IX STACK, JERSEY CITY, N. J. PUBLIC LIBRARY Showing method of lighting. Made by Library Bureau is changed but seldom ; case-hardened steel to stand wear caused by frequent re-adjustments. This mechanism allows the bracket to be placed at any point on the upright, instead of only at fixed intervals ; an important advantage, since there are no standard sizes for books, and a construction which does not permit this absolute adjustment may easily reduce the storage capacity of a section as much as one-eighth or I2>^ per cent. Shelves can be moved independently at any time from front of stack and without disarranging their contents. Library Bureau standard shelves have a uniform length of three feet. Experience has proved this the best maximum length, as after a time a longer shelf sags. All shelving in a library should be of the same length, as interchangeability saves rehandling books, and establishes a standard shelf-full, which is a convenient unit of measurement. Ledge stacks are those having wider lower shelves. For bound newspapers or very wide books a still wider shelf is made to order. In Library Bureau stacks 8 in., loin. and 12 in. shelves may be used inter- changeably throughout all parts. Shelves slide smoothly in a groove cast in the bracket. Wood shelves have a patent label-holder, so that labels may be shelving attached at any point. These can be removed instantly without injuring themselves or defacing the shelf. Besides the ordinary wood shelf we offer a metal-sheathed shelf which is a perfect non-conductor of heat and fulfils the requirements of fireproof construction better than an all-metal shelf. Under intense heat metal shelving warps, throwing books to the floor and adding fuel to the flames, increasing the fire loss, while a wood shelf, though half consumed, will continue to support its contents. The wood shelf has the further advantage of noiselessness, a feature to be sought in every detail of a library's equipment. For very heavy volumes shelves on rollers are supplied. The usual end finish of the standard stack is a metal pilaster harmonizing in design with the brackets. This end is strongly recommended, as it offers no impediment to light and ventila- ^"^''"'sh tion ; but solid ends of ornamental iron-work, the full width of 35 Two-Story clutch stack. Made by Library Bureau 36 the shelves, are furnished when requested. They do not inter- fere in any way with structural features. See illustration on pages 40 and 41. This form of stack provides without separate outlay for the best manner of artificial lighting. In single story stacks electric light wires may be carried through the tie bars and lights dropped as desired. In constructing the stack for a number of floors floor plates and uprights are planned with the electrical wiring in view. Where movable lights are needed an adjuster, operated by a strong spring, automatically winds up or releases the insulated wire, thus doing away with un- sightly tangles of wire where a bulb is simply hung on a hook. Glass flooring in stacks of many stories removes much of the necessity for artificial light, effects an important economy, and prevents dirt filtering down, as it is sure to do through perforated floors. Clutch stacks In addition to the standard stack the Library Bureau makes a simpler and less ornamental form, often chosen in preference to more elaborate forms. The clutch stack uprights are of cold rolled steel, so made as to combine great strength with the firm- ness necessary for securing the shelves. The brackets are abso- lutely adjustable and are fastened to the uprights by a clutch, simple in its working and with no complicated mechanism to get out of order. Brackets are of plain sheet steel with electro- bronze finish. Strength of material permits this bracket to be made very light without flimsiness, while entire absence of orna- ment leaves no small surfaces to collect dust. This stack is also well suited for storage and for stacks where ornamentation is not required. The rigidity of the clutch stack is fully equal to that of the standard stack. An official test made at the United States arsenal at Watertown showed that a single upright was capable of sustaining over 18,000 pounds, or in actual use would sup- port, with a large safety factor, a much greater load than the capacity of the stack could possibly impose on it. VI Lighting Rigidity stacks for large libraries The Library Bureau standard stack, the clutch stack, and any other desired forms are supplied in two, three, or more stories for libraries requiring a great amount of shelf room. These piansfor stacks are more fully described in a separate publication, sent »*«•«« s**«ks on request to architects, trustees, librarians or others. When more than one story is used, special features must usually be considered. The plans and layouts furnished by the Library Bureau for multi-storage stacks are based on experience gained in building bookstacks for most of the best known libraries in this and other countries. For stacks of two or more stories we build light ornamental stairways of iron with treads of marble, iron, or glass. A straight stairway is usually more economical and convenient, stairways but in some buildings spiral stairs are needed. For stacks with ©levators many stories we build book lifts with ornamental iron shafts and carriages, having all modern mechanical and electric appliances. They may be simple or elaborate as required. 39 1 •«•«•■ ■ tllllV mnmitm ill I ppapat .. itiiitit; liiirt ff?= ^' ' N 1\AU. eamilUL. Door fitted with section of wall stack, New York Universit}^ Library. Made by Library Bureau 41 Delivery room, Public Library, Lynn, Mass. Divan made by Library Bureau 42 Furniture department The manufacture of library furniture is one of the most interesting and successful departments of the Bureau's work. For large libraries, and for smaller ones where rigid economy is not imperative, the furniture is usually made from special special designs by the architect of the building, or by the staff of the *"'"«""'"® Library Bureau. This method has the double advantage of bringing it into perfect accord with the surroundings, and at the same time adapting it in size and form to the spaces it is to occupy. Furniture designed in this way has invariably a distinction and individuality of character which places it beyond the influ- ence of changing taste, and as there is no reason why library furniture that was originally satisfactory should ever be renewed, the extra cost of having it made from special designs is not extravagant, even when funds are limited. Special furniture adds not only to the beauty of the library, but to the conven- require. ience and facility of its administration, provided always that to "**" * the taste of the design and the mechanical skill of the cabinet work there has been added a full technical knowledge of library work in its smallest details. The Library Bureau makes to order every variety of special furniture for libraries, museums, library offices and staff rooms and private libraries or studies, including cases for rare or heavy volumes and specimens, photograph cabinets, furniture for children's reading rooms, settles, periodical and newspaper racks, and cabinets for catalogs and for correspondence. When the entire work of furnishing is entrusted to the Library Bureau perfect suitability and harmony of design are assured. . 6 2 « ^ 3 Q C4 < 3 ►J ^ < --5 O 1-1 o m O 3 Reading table, New York University Library^ Made by- Library Bureau 45 Reading room, Public Library, Jersey City, N. J. Furniture and fixed periodical racks made by Library Bureau 47 Newspaper room, Jersey City, N. J., Public Library. Furniture and newspaper racks made by Library Bureau 48 Reading room, Public Library, New Britain, Conn. Technical furniture made by Library Bureau 49 CKartflng desk ^ s C X 5 ^ ^ C -w (J C o .2 D O " ."ti to en 1-1 o 0) >^ >-. c -^ o cfl b '^ "r- if? <-> O OJ "co ^ aj CO c ^ £ o OS u u o ft D -ty <-t-l ft o a! 5 ft 2 t3 >- O "^ o rt O O o CO i; . o <" ^ ^ " 3 x: ^ 3 OJ '^ T^ ^^. ft n ^ rz o 0-0"+-' ■u 2 c o ^ ^ lU o <1) c o bo (U CO CO -a ^ -^ ■*->.« Jl •— +-> *-i ~ ^ Tables Round reading table Quarter-sawed white oak, antique finish. Legs strengthened by lag bolts. A very substantial table. Accommodates five readers comfortably. 75K Adults' size, diameter 4 ft, hight 3 1 >^ in. 75^1 Children's size, " 3^ ft. " 28>^ in. " 3K ft. " 25 in. " 3K ft. " 22 in. $25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 59 Reading table Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish. Top, 3 x 5 ft. Hight, 31 J^ in. Substantial table at very moderate cost. 75a $20.00 60 Tables Reading table Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, solid ends. Top 3 x 5 ft. Hight 3i>^ in. 7Sb $40.00 61 Tables Reading table Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, paneled legs. Top, 3 x 5 ft. Hight, 31 M in. 75c .. . 15.00 Reading table Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish. Size, 3 x 5 ft. Hight, 31 >^ in. 75r ^25.00 62 Children's reading table Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish. Top, 3 x 5 ft 75ii in several hights $20.00 63 l>esks Library or study desk Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, or to order in other woods. Hardwood top and extension slides, the latter remov- able, so that they can be reversed for work requiring pins or paste. Interior partitions adjustable, the two upper drawers having compartments fitting L. B. standard ^s cards. Yale lock secures all the drawers. Top 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. The quality of material used and the amount of labor expended in producing the desks shown here preclude the possibility of more than a trifling profit at the prices named. The Library Bureau's chief object in making them is to carry out its policy of supplying everything essential to a library's equipment, so that these desks present an exceptional oppor- tunity to libraries to obtain a fine piece of necessary furniture at an extremely moderate cost. 76a In oak 52.50 64 Change of price 76a from I32.50 to $37.50 76b " $27.50 " $32.50 Desks Single desk Made in quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, similar to 76a. Top, 4 ft. 6 in. X 2 ft. 6 in. 76b $27.50 65 Desks Study desk Made in quarter-sawed oak, antique finish. Drawers have adjustable partitions similar to 76a. Desirable design for private as well as public libraries. Top, 3 x 5 ft. 76e $4S'00 66 Correction Price of 76e should read, $50.00. Chairs L. B. Windsor arm chair Quarter-sawed white oak, antique finish, or imitation ma- hogany. This is a strong, comfortable, handsome chair, similar to those used in Bates Hall, Boston public library. 77c $6.00 67 Chairs L. B. Victoria desk chair Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish; or imitation mahogany; with swivel and spring. 77dl $6.50 L. B. stool Quarter-sawed oak, antique finish ; uniform in design with Windsor chairs. 77d3 $4-oo 68 CKairs L, B. Victoria chair Quarter-sawed white oak, antique finish; or imitation mahogany. Very light and strong. 77d2 $4-50 69 CK'airs Box seat chair Made in quarter-sawed white oak, strongly framed. A new design, very compact and durable. n^ 70 CKalrs 77f 77fl L. B. chairs for children's reading rooms Made in quarter-sawed white oak, antique finish, with saddle curved backs and box seats. Four sizes, hight of seat from 14 to 17 inches. These chairs permit the child's feet to rest easily upon the floor and tend to keep young readers comfort- able and quiet. 77f 77fl With arms Without arms 4.50 71 Chairs American bent \vood chair Desk chair with swivel and spring, cane seat and back. 77g3 Without arms 77^4 With arms ?5.oo 6.00 72 Chairs Bent w^ood chairs Imported bent wood chairs with cane seats. Rubber tips inserted at extra cost of $3.50 per dozen. Prices of American bent wood chairs, a cheaper grade, on application. 77»i Without arms $2.00 77»2 With arms 3.50 77«ch Children's size 2.00 1Z Newspaper rack Ne\vspaper rack Made in oak ; other woods to order. Occupies very little floor space and permits files to be removed quickly without tearing or disarrangement. Headings of papers so exposed that the one needed can be readily chosen. 78n In oak 78n In oak, cheaper finish ;5!i5.oo 13-50 74 ^ Change of price 78p from ;55 18.00 to $20.00 „;-»»^ Periodical rack Periodical rack Made in oak; other woods to order. Current magazines take much less space arranged in this way than on tables, and cannot be knocked off by careless handling. Each periodical is exposed sufficiently for ready identification and can be removed without touching others. 78p Antique oak, single face . . . $18.00 75 Periodical rack Periodical rack Made in antique oak. Size, 6 ft. i in. wide, 5 ft. 6>^ in. high, 22 in. deep. Shelves are placed at different angles, giving the greatest possible amount of light. Very useful in libraries with limited table space. 78q ^40.00 76 Periodical racks Periodical rack and file Made of antique oak; other woods to order. Hight 5 ft. I in. width, 5 ft. i in. depth, 16 in. The filing drawers hold back numbers for several months. This combined rack and file has been widely adopted and gives complete satisfaction. 78r 78r% Two-thirds width, 24 drawers , $105.00 75.00 n Book truck Book truck Made of quartered oak or ash, with three shelves. Total capacity, six standard shelves. Mounted on four large rubber covered wheels so adjusted that the truck can be accurately guided in narrow aisles and around sharp corners. Exposed edges mounted with rubber to prevent injury to stacks or furniture. New books can be transferred to truck and rolled from place to place until the bills have been checked, the various records made, plates and numbers inserted and they are ready for their places on the shelves. Truck is of convenient hight to work at while seated and revolves completely on its center. 78 Booktrxick The large wheels and improved mechanism of the new style truck, shown above, make it still easier of draft and absolutely noiseless. 2iai Improved truck $30.00 2ia2 Standard truck, like cut on page 78 . . 25.00 2la3 Truck, in ash, similar in design to 2la2, with- out rubber mounting ..... 1 5.00 Book tray Book trays Quarter-sawed oak mounted with rubber. Adjustable shoulder straps are supplied to suspend the load and leave the hands free. 2ie With straps Without straps $4-50 3.00 79 Steps Folding steps Strongly made of antique oak ; can be folded in at a touch making a useful stool. Light and easily carried and take very little space. 79al 24 in. high ^4^^ 79a2 28in. " 79a3 32 in. " . . ■ ^00 79a4 38in. '' , . . . 5.25 80 Steps Combined steps and chair Made of antique oak. The steps are practical, the chair comfortable, strong, compact and easily moved. 79b 38 in. high ; . . $4.00 81 Type-writer stand L. B. swinging typewriter stand Made of quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, nickel plated braces and post. Invaluable whenever a writing machine is used in connection with an ordinary or L. B. desk or table, as it places the machine at a proper elevation for use and leaves the desk or table free. It can be attached to either corner of a desk or table in a few moments without defacement of furniture. It is perfectly rigid in use, holds 300 pounds, and instantly swings into position over the lap, or out of the way at the end of the desk. It automatically locks itself in either position by gravity. S6t $i;.oo 82 o- Dlctionary Holders 86d2 86dio Dictionary holders These have iron frame, japanned or bronzed, and oak or cherry tops. Complete catalog showing great variety of sizes and adjustments on request. 86d2 $5.00 86d3 With side shelf 6.50 86d5 " center '' 6.75 86dl0 Self adjusting top 5.00 Reading stand A combination book rest and revolving side shelf attached to a tripod on casters. Walnut, oak or cherry. 86e2 $7.00 83 Dictionary Holders 86f 86K Perfection book rest Adjustable to any chair or table and in any position. a drawer convenient for writing materials. 86fi Plain oak, walnut, or cherry . . . . $3.50 86f2 Billiard cloth top 4.00 86f4 Billiard cloth top, with drawer .... 5.00 Has Perfection table rest Adjustable to any angle and revolves at a touch. The base alone is a valuable supplement to 86f. In oak, walnut, or cherry. 86K Complete $2.00 Base only .75 84 Rotary bookcase 73sa Sargent rotary bookcase In quarter-sawed oak, antique finish, or birch finished in imitation of mahogany. Revolves evenly and easily on ball- bearing turn-table. Complete catalog showing many sizes and arrangements on application. 73s2 17)4 in. square, 31 in. high; two sections, lower 11^ in. upper 11 in. high , . $10.00 73s3 17)4 in. square, 43 in. high; three sections, lowest 11^ in. others 11 in. high . . 12.50 73s6 22 in. square, 54 in. high ; four sections, lowest 1 1 X in. second io|^ in. third loX in. fourth 10 in. high 22.00 73s9 24 in. square, 53 in. high; four sections. Six side shelves 13^ in. high, others adjustable 30,00 Shelf attachment, adjustable to any angle, $3.50 extra 85 R-otary bookcase 73f Danner revolving bookcase In quarter-sawed oak or imitation mahogany. Prices for genuine mahogany on application. Complete catalog showing many sizes and styles of arrangement on request. 73a 34 in. high, 19 in. square; two sections, each 1 1 ^ in. high ;i59.oo 73e to 73g all 20 in. square, bottom sections 12 in, upper sections 10 in. high 73e and 73f have rope moulding at edge of top 73© 35 in. high; two sections 73* 45 in. " three " 73g 55 in. " four " 73h to 73k all 24 in. square, bottom sections 12 in. upper sections 10 in. high 73H 39 in. high ; two sections 73i 48 in. " three '' 73i 60 in. " four " 73k 72 in. " five " 73k6 72 in. " 32 in. sq. 5 sections ; for law books 12.00 14.00 16.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 22.00 27.00 86 Vertical filing system The most convenient and practical way of keeping the corre- spondence of a library in order is by the vertical filing system. This needs little explanation for librarians, as in theory and Vertic2kl filing operation it is identical with the card catalog system already familiar to them. The matter to be preserved is separated ac- cording to correspondent or subject and placed in strong manilla 87 Vertical filing folders, which are filed on edge in drawers corresponding to the trays of a card catalog. The arrangement may be alphabetic or numeric. In the latter case a card index is used as a key to the numbers. Folders are guided at intervals by manilla guides. Useful as this system is for the orderly preser\'ation of correspondence, it is of still greater value in a libmiy for the arrangement of the mass of miscellaneous matter which cannot be kept in order in any other \v3.y. Photographs, pamphlets, clippings, manuscript notes and other data relating to a single subject can be brought together and made available for refer- ence when they would otherwise be scattered in several places, and be practically useless. Filing cabinets Made in quarter-sawed oak, antique finish. Drawers have extension slides permitting full depth to be used. Following sizes in stock: 48r2 Two-drawer file with card index trays . . $35.00 48r3 Three-drawer file on leg base, 19X in. wide, 51 in. high, 28^ in. deep .... 35.00 48r4 Four-drawer file 35.oo 48r8 Eight-drawer file, 33^ in. wide, 52 in. high, 28 >i in. deep ...... 55.00 48ri2 Twelve-drawer file, 49 in. wide, 52 in. high, 28^ in. deep 75.00 48ri6 Sixteen-drawer file, 64^ in. wide, 52 in. high, 28 >^ in. deep 95.00 48r Manilla folders, numbered once at right of long flap per 1000 5.50 Manilla folders, numbered twice " 5.75 Manilla folders, unnimibered . " 5.00 24r Manilla guides, fifths, numbered . per 100 1.25 88 Vertical filing 48ra TNVO-drawer file cabinet In quarter-sawed oak, antique finish ; other woods to order. Can be built to conform to furniture of private library or librarian's office. The two card drawers have a capacity of 3000 cards. The filing drawers arranged for letters, invoices, pam- phlets or miscellaneous matter contain 400 manilla folders each. 89 Copier Library B\ireau Copier Base of quarter-sawed oak, frame of japanned metal. A turn of the crank produces a clear, sharp, permanent copy with- out injuring in the slightest degree the appearance of the original. Copies are taken consecutively on a roll of tissue paper to which moisture is evenly and automatically supplied. Originals are immediately released, while copies are wound on a reel from which they may be cut at once or left until the end of the day. Writing or drawing ink, indelible pencil, or type- written matter all appear in the duplicate. The knife mechanism is on a pivot and is out of the way when not in use. Several excellent copies of each sheet may be made when needed. This is the only copying apparatus which leaves perfect originals, invariably yields legible copies, and enormously hastens the getting out of correspondence. 482 ^35-oo 90 Vmbrella rack Umbrella rack In white oak, antique finish ; other woods to order ; zinc tray. 78t Oak, 1 8 holes $18.00 24 holes . . . . . . . 22.00 91 Cataloging room, Jersey City, N. J., Public Library. Furniture and card catalogs made by Library Bureau 92 Administrative equipment department The proper administration of a library requires various appliances more or less technical in character. In this class belong card catalogs, charging systems and the other records by which library property is kept in order, thus insuring the insti- tution against loss, while making its resources available to the fullest extent. The modern library is democratic in theory. From a mere storehouse f6r books it has developed into an active educational force, the success of which is measured by its usefulness to the community rather than by its wealth in books, buildings or endowments. The librarian who has kept pace with the advanc- XKeory of ing ideals of his profession seeks to promote public interest in library library work by every means known to him, though this involves constantly increasing labor for himself and his staff — a standard of duty which could never have been established except for the invention and perfection of apparatus for facilitating adminis- trative work. The standard technical appliances for library use are those made by the Library Bureau. No others offered for sale can claim the practically unanimous endorsement of the entire library profession, and no commercial manufacturer of similar equipment commands such mechanical facilities as those con- trolled by the Bureau. It is obvious that the card records which MecKai\ic»i ^ _ _ _ excellervce constitute the most important part of a library's administrative indispens- machinery should be of the type most generally approved, since any variation from this standard debars the institution from the advantages resulting from co-operative work, and removes it from the general current of progress. The mechanical excel- lence of a card outfit is also important, since its usefulness 93 diminishes rapidly if material and workmanship fall short of the best ; so that a system of manufacture, devised especially to meet the exacting requirements of the library profession, is the only really satisfactory source for technical apparatus and supplies. Card catalogs The superiority of cards for a library catalog is now so generally admitted that it is not necessary to review the argu- ments in their favor. The essential advantages of a record upon cards is that each entry is independent of all the others, yet can readily be kept in correct relation to them. Additions are made by inserting new cards in their proper places, while obsolete matter is simply removed, thus insuring the compact- ness and comprehensiveness of the record at all times, irrespec- tive of the number and irregularity of the changes made in it. The origin of the card catalog is not definitely known, but as long ago as 1775 the Abbe Rozier of the Paris Academy of Sciences recommended the use of playing cards for an index to the publications of the society. There is abundant evidence of other card indexes in use from the early years of the last History of ccntury, but the general adoption of the idea was gradual, not from any defect in principle, but because of the difficulty in pro- curing outfits of sufficient mechanical excellence to give satis- faction. When this difficulty was removed by the organization of the Library Bureau, there was an immediate increase in the number of card catalogs in use and a rapid extension of the card system to other records for libraries and later for com- mercial business. Experienced librarians have come to the conclusion that printed library catalogs are of value only as bibliographical works, and are not suitable for individual library catalogs. Occasional printed bulletins serve every purpose of a printed catalog and with far less expense. Mr. John Cotton Dana says in the " Library primer": 94 card catalogs Don't make the mistake of spending money at the library's beginning for a printed catalog. It is not a necessity . . . few large libraries now publish complete catalogs. A printed catalog is one of the first things that will be asked for by the public . . . but it is very expensive, it is out of date as soon Printed as issued, it cannot often be sold, it requires training and experience to make *'*** **^* it properly and the money it will cost can be better spent otherwise. Do not issue one. Put your time, skill, energy and money into the making of a full card catalog, keep it up to date, give the public access to it and teach them how to use it. A card catalog may be arranged in various ways, according to the judgment of the hbrarian. The forms most commonly found are the alphabetico-classed catalog, used in connection with an author and title catalog, and the dictionary catalog, which unites all necessary entries in a single record. As each of these systems has its peculiar advantages the choice between them Kinds of must be governed by circumstances. In general, the weight of catalogs professional opinion inclines towards the dictionary catalog for ordinary public use, while for a library devoted to special or technical subjects the classed catalog is more convenient. This subject is thoroughly discussed in the " Libraiy primer " and " Library school rules," or detailed information about catalog forms will be furnished upon application to the Bureau or any of its branches. Cards It is important that all cards used for catalogs or indexes should be exact in size, as the slightest variation interferes with facility in handling them. A low card between two higher ones is bridged by the fingers and lost. Expert catalogers throw away as useless, because of variation in cutting, cards as well cut as ordinary machinery will permit. Die-cut cards are no better, because the edge of one side is rounded while the other is slightly roughened or burred, so that rapid manipulation of a series of them is impossible. Library Bureau cards are cut with special machinery in- vented and patented by the Library Bureau, which insures absolute accuracy and a perfect edge on each card. 95 C\ittlng For a permanent catalog the best quality of stock is not too good. The value of the labor involved in the work of compiling and writing the card catalog is so much greater than the cost of the cards that the slightest sacrifice of durability cannot be justified. Library Bureau standard cards are pure " linen ledger " stock specially manufactured from our own formulas. This stock is made from new rags of the finest quality. All stock is subjected to chemical analysis to guard against adulteration. Qviaiity Many cards now in the market contain wood sulphite, which is difficult to detect but very disastrous to a library catalog, as deterioration begins at once and continues rapidly until re-writing is necessitated. Cheap cards are adulterated with clay, but wood is found in nearly all the commercial grades. Library Bureau standard cards are not materially affected by years of handling, while the " best bristol," with equally good finish, will wear appreciably at the upper edge, so that newly- added cards project above the older ones in the catalog. Infe- rior cards are suitable only for temporary uses and should never be employed for a permanent library catalog, which ought to last fifty years, or longer under favorable conditions. Card w^riting The handwriting on all catalog cards should be uniform and legible. The copy used and recommended by the Library schools printed on 33 size cards, as shown under " Publications department," is the best. For handwriting entries on catalog cards the best and most permanent results are obtained by the use of first-class blue black record fluids. Coal black or aniline inks should on no account be used, because they tend to destroy the sizing of the paper, causing the ink to spread and blurr. Robert T. Swan commissioner of public records of the State of Massachusetts says in his little monograph on " Paper and ink " published by the A. L. A., " It is not possible to have a permanent ink that Inks 96 Erasures will be black at first writing ... Ink should not be blotted . . . No such ink as a free-flowing, jet-black, non-thickening, perma- nent ink has yet been discovered." All L. B. card stock is tested with the best blue black fluid which, after careful experiment, we recommend as the most satisfactory ink for all card work. Erasures should be avoided as much as possible, but where necessar}^ the quality of L. B. standard library cards is such that erasures can be made without destroying the surface of the cards if a proper eraser is used. The best erasers for this purpose are the steel erasers 63e described under " Supplies department," but these must be kept well sharpened to produce the best results. Library Bureau standard library cards Library Bureau standard library cards are made in three weights, designated by the letters 1, r and x, as follows: 1 The lightest weight practicable for catalog purposes. The hard sharp edge of this stock partly compensates in quick handling for the thickness of the heavier weights. This weight is specially adapted to ver}^ large catalogs where space-saving is important and funds limited. r Made of the same stock as 1 but one-half heavier. Weights Cards of this weight are more easily handled than the lighter ones, while they occupy less space than the x quality and are not so costly. X A double weight card of the highest grade, made only by the Library Bureau and specially suitable for catalog work. The hard stock of which it is composed will wear for many years under continuous use, will stand erasure if proper erasers are used, and is perfect for rapid handling. Where space and expense are not serious considerations this weight and quality of card has no equal for a library catalog. 97 Sizes and rulings Library Bureau standard library catalog cards are fur- nished in two sizes, designated respectively Nos. 32 and 33, and all three weights are furnished in both sizes, with hori- zontal and, if desired, vertical standard library ruling, and punched ready for use. Heavy headlines are used to separate the main entry on the card from other matter, thus assisting the eye to master it at a glance. 32 L. B. standard card w Facsimile, exact size The size of the 32 card is 5x12.5 cm., or approximately, 2x5 in. This size was formerly used by libraries for author and title catalogs, but as it allows space for brief entries only, and is not high enough to be read easily in the tray, it has been largely superseded by 33 size. Where strict economy of space is necessary, 32 size cards are still used for catalogs, and more frequently for shelf-lists. 32I 32r 32x 1000 |;i.6o u 2.00 il 2.60 Discount of 5, 10, 15, or 20 per cent on 5, 10, 15 or 20 thousand cards in one order 98 The size of the 33 card is 7.5x12.5 cm. or approximately, 3 X 5 in. This is the standard hbrary catalog size, and will be found the most satisfactory for all kinds of index and catalog • , f) v_y 33 L. B. standard card Facsimile, exact size work. Cards of this hight arranged in a tray show the larger portion of their surfaces and can be read with very little handling. Experience has demonstrated that this size gives abundant room for entries. It has been adopted by the American Library Association and the International Associa- tion of Bibliographers ; and is one of the sizes used by the Post-ofifice department for postal cards. • 33I 33X per 1000 $2.25 3.00 3-75 Discount of 5, 10, 15, or 20 per cent on 5, 10, 15 or 20 thousand cards in one order. 99 We carry typewriter cards in stock for libraries prefer- ring to typewrite their card catalogs. These cards are fur- nished in white, buff, blue and salmon, ruled and punched as Facsimile, exact size in cut. The 33^ is the most practical card to use with the typewriter, as the x weight is too heavy to work in the machine. 33ltw 33rtw per looo $2.25 " 3.00 Special colors, rulings and sizes Buff, salmon and blue cards, uniform in weight and quality with the white cards and having standard ruling, tor distinguishing entries of different characters in the same series, are kept in stock. Unruled cards for printing are fur- nished in the standard weights and sizes. Cards horizontally ruled but without vertical ruling are carried in stock, and any special ruling can be had to order 100 The Library Bureau has every facihty for executing' special orders, and will furnish cards of any size upon request. Standard sizes are, however, strongly recommended for all ordinary catalog and index uses, as they can be supplied immediately and at an appreciably smaller cost, while size t^t, is now in such wide use for both independent and co-opera- tive cataloging that its practical advantages outweigh those of any variation that might seem theoretically better. L. B. No. 1 commercial cards Cards of the same weights and sizes as the L. B. standard library cards, but of a lower grade stock, are furnished when desired. They are cut, ruled and punched with the same care, and have a writing surface equal to any made. They lack the durable qualities of the standard stock, but are good enough for temporary purposes. They are fully equal in quality to most of the commercial stock in the market which is sold at a higher Cards for price, and where cost is a paramount consideration they will JsT**"*^*'^ be found more satisfactory for catalog work than machine made cards of the same grade. They are designated as No. i commercial or c cards. The prices are as follows: 32lc 32 size per 1000 $1.30 32rc " " 1.70 32xc " " 2.25 33lc 33 size " 1.75 33rc " " 2.25 33XC " " 3.00 Catalog and index slips We furnish catalog and index slips in the standard sizes, cut from two weights of linen paper, punched and with the standard ruling, for temporary indexes or for printer's copy, These slips are not strong enough for permanent use, nor thick enough to be easily consulted in trays or drawers, but though lOI not adapted to quick handling they are useful for private lists. The weight designated d is good linen writing paper; the other, designated K, is hea\y linen ledger paper. Made in white only, unruled and unpunched. 32d 32h 33d 33h 32 size 33 size per 1000 $0.75 a .90 i( 1. 00 ti 1.25 Specially printed cards The usefulness of a library card catalog is greatly increased by adding to the standard library cards already described the specially printed cards of various colors recom- mended in the Library school card catalog rules. Each color represents a different kind of entry, so that the reader knows at a glance whether to look over a certain group or pass it by. For instance, if biographies of Emerson are wanted, it is only necessary to consult the green cards behind the Emer- son guide to see exactly what lives the library contains. We furnish these special cards, designated in in standard sizes, as follows : For Valuable matter bearing on this subject see Bios^raphy of Among othejr lives Call number note specially: Life of BJL Facsimile of heading Printed on green stock, 1 weight, with standard ruling. 33ml 33 size 32ml 32 size per 1000 $3.00 2.25 102 For (riticism of Facsimile of heading Printed on buff stock, 1 weight, with standard ruHng. 33m2 33 size 32m2 32 size per 1000 ;?;3.oo " 2.2 ^ Criticism cards For siography of Facsimile of heading Printed on green stock, 1 weight, with standard ruUng. 33n»3 33 size per 1000 $3.00 32m3 32 size " 2.25 Printed on blue stock, 1 weight, with standard ruHng. 33m4 33 size per 1000 $3.00 32m4 32 size " 2.25 Biography cards For bibliography of Facsimile of heading Bibliotf. raphy cards 103 Cards on this subject stand in this order:^ — Bibliographical (blue cards); Biographical (green); General works (white); Special topics (white); alphabeted by words on top line, in red ink, as foUows:- Arrange merit cards Facsimile, exact size Printed on white stock, x weight, and cut 5mm. higher than the 33 size standard library cards, so as to project slightly above them. 33"i5 per 1000 $4.00 104 For popular treatises see :- For scholarly or exhaustive treatises see :- Revised Facsimile, exact size Best book cards Printed on blue stock, 1 weight, and cut to stand 2mm. higher than the other cards, so that the eye recognizes with- out turning them. 33m6 per 1000 S2.50 105 Cards have been temporarily removed from this place for correction or additions by the catalogers. They will be replaced as soon as done. If needed before, they can be had by applying to. Published by Library Bureau, 53° Atlantic ave., Boston, publishers and manufacturers of fittings and supplies for public and private libraries. Facsimile, exact size Printed on green stock, 1 weight, and cut 5mm. higher than standard 33 size cards, so as to project above them. 33m7 33 size per 1000 $4.00 32n\7 32 size " 3.00 For listory of see Facsimile of headinfj Printed in black on fawn stock, 1 weight, with standard ruHng. 33m8 33 size 32n\8 32 size per 1000 $3.00 " 2.25 106 For description of see Facsimile of heading Description cards Printed in red on fawn stock, 1 weight, with standard ruling. 33m9 33 size per looo $3.00 32n\9 32 size " 2.25 Tab cards The recent invention and introduction of cards with pro- jecting tabs (patented) provides for a still more minute classi- fication of catalogs, indexes, or lists than is feasible with the use of colors only. When tab cards of different colors are / 4 \ n v_y Facsimile exact size 107 used it is possible to subdivide, classify, and combine, in a single catalog or index, information previously obtainable only by consulting several. The different positions of the tabs on the cards indicate separate classes or distinctions ; or abbre- viated headings can be printed to order on the tab projections for special requirements. These cards are especially useful for subject catalogs, shelf-lists, subscription lists, or newspaper and periodical check lists. An extra charge is made for tab cards. Prices on application. Guides The first essential to the efficiency of a card catalog is legible, uniformly written cards, strictly arranged ; the second is the frequent insertion of legible guides. It is almost impossible to have too many of these, since they serve to subdivide the catalog and locate by their headings any part of the information contained in it. Any entry in a properly guided card catalog is found by simply touching one or two cards, whereas fewer guides would necessitate a much greater amount of fingering. Guide cards are extensively used in various ways by librarians for guiding memoranda, indexes, and for other purposes. Library Bureau guides are made from Library Bureau standard stock of x weight, which is very durable. They are cut to allow an upright projection showing one-fifth, one- third, or one-half the length of the cards, and stand one-half a centimeter (.5 cm) above them ; so that in a series of guides in sequence one does not obscure the view of the other. In ordering guides the cut and color should both be Directions Specified, and the number of guides required in each position. lu'det^*^^"^ For card catalogs buff halves or thirds are recommended. Guides are furnished in buff, blue, salmon and white. The Library Bureau has special machinery of its own invention for printing any series of required headings on the projections of guides. These printed headings cost very little 108 ■ more than writing in long hand or with the typewriter, and the gain in legibility is very great. Copy for printed head- ings should be arranged according to the cut of guides Wyom ing; Guides A collection of guides, showing different cuts and headings selected, i. e., if half guides are chosen the copy should read alphabetically or numerically across the page in two columns, or if thirds are used it should read across the page in three columns. The cost of printing guides in quantities is approximately two cents each. The prices of guides in stock are as follows: 109 HALVES Guides of various sorts THIRDS FIFTHS • Exact size of guides for 33 size cards 24fi Plain guides, in thirds, halves or fifths, for 32 24f2 24*4 24*5 24(6 24f8 24flO 24fl2 size cards .... The same, for 33 size cards . A to Z guides, for 32 size cards " for 33 size cards 125 A to Z subdivisions . 250 " '' . . 500 " '' . . Month guides, for 33 size cards, \ Week guides, for 33 size cards, inbufif Day guides, i to 31, for 33 size cards State guides. Names of the states and terri tories, for 33 size cards, in bufif, . per 1000 $5.00 a 6.00 per set .25 (( •25 << 1-75 << 3-50 a 7.00 "or blue, per set •IS bufif .10 •30 .50 no Complete card oxitfits These consist of cases or cabinets with their proper com- plement of cards and guides and the mechanical devices for facilitating their use. Outfits range in size from the small paste- board box for a hundred cards to the 96-tray cabinet for 112,000 cards and 5000 bristol guides. Though var>'ing so widely in ^*''** outfits capacity the outfits are alike in principle, and are based on plans which have been tested by long experience and represent the consensus of professional approval. These outfits are further distinguished by the highest degree of mechanical excellence as regards both cabinets and cards. Card outfits should be ordered as a whole whenever this is practicable. Comparison of outfit prices with the prices of cards and cabinets bought separately will show that a considerable discount is allowed on complete orders. In making up outfits the estimated proportion of guides is one for every twenty cards. Tray accessories To prevent disarrangement through carelessness or acci- dent, cards are held in place in their trays by guard rods passed through holes punched near the lower margin of the cards. When new cards are to be added, or old ones removed, this rod can be easily withdrawn and replaced when the work is done. The best rod for use in a library catalog is the lever-key ^^^^ rod, which can be removed only by means of a key inserted in a groove of the escutcheon. This prevents irresponsible persons from tampering with the cards or changing their arrangement in the cabinets. For catalogs or indexes accessible only to library officials and other responsible persons the simpler screw front rod meets every requirement. It has no key, but is re- leased by turning a knob from the front of the tray or drawer. The Library Bureau is prepared to fit cases with any rod which may be desired, but those described have proved spe- cially satisfactory for library use. Ill It is sometimes advisable to guard special catalogs from careless or mischievous persons. This is effectually accomp- lished by the interior locking attachment devised and patented Locks by the Library Bureau. This mechanism locks each tray or drawer automatically. It is applied only when specially or- dered, and costs fifty cents for each tray or drawer in cabinet exceeding four trays. In order that cards may rest in a proper position for refer- ence, angle blocks are placed in each end of the tray or drawer. Front blocks are fixed, while the rear ones are adjustable for holding the cards of a partly filled tray in a convenient position for handling. Card outfits Portable arvd desk outfits These consist of cases and trays with L. B. library standard cards and guides, exactly the same as those used in the larger outfits, to which they can be transferred as growth demands. Any of the three weights of cards can be had, though, unless otherwise specified, 33^ cards with A to Z guides w411 be fur- nished. All outfits except the 22c are fitted with screw rods and angle blocks. Substantial pasteboard box, re- inforced at the joints, covered with marbled paper, 200 33l cards and A to Z guides. This outfit is useful for notes, memoranda, references and addresses, and is small enough to slip into a pocket. \'r" \ E m-'-r- -l-X a H^ tamim """" ^^Hf ^^■1 ^^■1 ^HlI ^H^l Hfl II i y - ■■ "-^ '^ ^ 22c Case 15c. Guides 25c. Cards 200 33L 45c. Complete outfit 7SC. 112 Card outfits Desk outfit Japanned tin tray with folding cover and handle, with full equipment of cards and guides. Case 22c2 $i.oo Guides 25c. Cards 800 33L 51.80 Complete outfit ^2.75 Desk outfit Oak tray, without cover, with full equipment of cards and guides. Guides Cards Complete outfit 25c. 800 33L $1.80 52.75 Case 22c6 $1.00 "3 Card outfits Desk oxitfit Larger oak tray, with cover. Used also for a charging tray case for the 34al borrowers' cards, with date guides 1-3 1 substituted for A to Z guides. Case 22c7 $2.75 Guides 25c. Cards 1000 33L I2.25 Complete outfit I'J.OO Tickler o\itfit Small oak tray with cover and full equipment of cards and A to Z guides, or month, day and week guides, to remind the librarian of things to be done on certain dates Also a valu- able index to memoranda. Case 22c8 $2.00 Guides A-Z, 25c. Month, 15c. ) Day, 1-31, 30c. > Cards 500 33JC 88c. Complete outfit if3-oo 3-25 114 Tray cabinet o\itfits The cabinets illustrated in the following pages are the standard type with the improved tray cut down at the sides. These are recommended as the most durable and practical, but we supply also the close construction cabinet without cross sections in the same sizes and at the same prices. Illustrations of the close construction cabinets will be found on pages 126-130. Cabinets with two to fifteen trays are made with flush ends and tops to fit closely as new ones are added. Two to six- tray cabinets are used conveniently on desks and tables. For cabinets with nine or more trays bases are supplied to bring the trays to a convenient level. Tray cabinets for 32-size cards made to order. Prices on application. Card outfits Two-tray standard cabinet Size ■ i2| in. wide, 4! in. high, 13 J deep. 31.5 cm. wide, 11 cm. high, 34 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and loo guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22d2 $5.00 60c. 2000 33L $4.50 ^9.00 1500 33R 4.50 9.00 1000 33X 3.75 8.50 "5 Card outfits Four-tray standard cabinet Size ( "s '''• ^'''^> ^s i°- 'ligh, i3i in. deep. I 31.5 cm. wide, 21 cm. high, 34 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 200 guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22d4 ^8.00 $1.20 4000 33L $9.00 $15.00 3000 33R 9.00 15.00 2000 33X 7.50 14.00 116 Card outfits Six-tray standard cabinet ■ 2§ in. wide, i2| in. high, )3jin deep 31. 5 cm. wide, 31.5 cm. high, 34 cm. deep. Size Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 300 guides. Other woods to order. Dak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22d6 ■ $12.00 $1.80 6000 33i> $13.50 4500 33R 13.50 3000 34X I 1.25 $22.00 22.00 20.50 117 Card outfits Nirve-tray standard cabinet Size i8/gin. wide, lajin. high, is^in. deep. 46.8 cm. wide, 31.5 cm. high, 34 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 500 guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet 22d9 ^18.00 Guides $1.00 Cards 9000 33L ^20.25 68co 33R 20.40 4500 33X 16.88 Complete outfit $34-oo 34.00 32.00 118 Card outfits Tw^elve-tray standard cabinet Size i-)J wide i7jin high, i6 in. deep. 49.5 cm. wide, 43.8 cm. high, 40.5 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 800 guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit $27.50 $4.80 15,000 33L ^33.75 $55.00 11,000 33R 33.00 55.00 7,500 33X 28.13 51.00 119 Card outfits Fifteen-tray standard cabinet _. f ig^in. wide, 2ij\in. high, i6in.deep. ' 49.5 cm. wide, 54 cm. high, 40 5 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and looo guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22dl5 ^33.00 $6.00 18,000 33L $40.50 $68.00 13,500 33R 40.00 68.00 9,000 33X 33.75 63.50 120 Card outfits Twenty-tray standard cabinet Size f *7^'°- '^^^^' "ii°- high, i/Jin. deep. \ 68.9 cm. wide, 57.1 cm. high, 43 5 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with finished mouldings and paneled back and ends. Full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 1400 guides. Other w^oods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22d20 $44.00 $8.40 24,000 33L $54.00 $90.00 18,000 33R 54.00 90.00 12,000 33X 45.00 84.00 121 Thirty-tray standard cabinet I 34iin. wide, 26} in, high, i/gin. deep, "* t 84.5 cm. wide, 67.3 cm. high, 43.5 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet with finished mouldings and paneled back and ends. Full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 2000 guides. Other woods to order. Oak cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22d30 $65.00 $12.00 36,000 33L $81.00 $130.00 27,000 33R 81.00 130.00 18,000 33X 67.50 121.00 122 Card outfits See page 124 123 Sixty-tray standard cabinet and base „. f 4tiin. wide, 59 in. high (with base), i/gin. deep. ( 105 cm. wide, 149.8 cm. high ^with base), 44 cm. deep. Quartered oak cabinet and base, with paneled back and ends. Slides for resting the trays during consultation ; full Card outfits equipment of cards in any weight selected and 4000 guides. Other woods to order. 22d60 Oak cabinet and base I125.OO Guides $24.00 72,000 Cards 33L $162.00 Complete outfit $260.00 54,000 33R 162,00 260.00 36,000 33X 135.00 242.00 Bases for standard cabinets Standard cabinets with twelve or more trays may be sup- Bases plied with open bases matching them in material and design. These bases have a uniforr)i hight of 25 inches and are designed to bring the trays to a convenient level for consultation. Re- volving bases on ball-bearings are supplied for twelve and fifteen tray cabinets. The prices for bases to standard cabinets are as follows : 22wsi for 9, 12 or 15 tray cabinet . . . $7.00 22WS2 " 20 " " ... 8.00 22ws3 " 30 " " ... 9.00 124 Close construction cabinets Close construction cabinets corresponding in capacity to standard cabinets are furnished at the same prices. This style of cabinet is built without cross sections, so that the vertical measurement for any given number of trays is somewhat less than that of the standard cabinets. A table of dimensions for close construction cabinets is given below, and illustrations of the larger sizes with bases will be found on pages 126-30. 22d2a Two trays Dimensions Wide ( 12)4 in. I 31.8 cm. High 4.H in. 10.7 cm. Deep i3Kin- 34.3 cm. Card outfits 22d4a Four trays \2%\n. 38.7 cm. 44.8 cm. 19^ in. 50.2 cm. 22d6a Six trays 1 2 >^ in. 31.8 cm. 1 1 K in, 29.2 cm. 34.3 cm. 22d9a Nine trays 22di2a Twelve trays 22di5a Fifteen trays 1 i8>^in. 47 cm. ig'Ain. 49. 5 cm. 19 m. 48.2 cm. 1 1 ^ m. 29.2 cm. 1 5 ^ in. 40 cm. 49 cm. isKin. 34.3 cm. 1 5 ^ in, 40 cm. 15^ in. 40 cm. f 22 5^ in. 22d20a Twenty trays j 70.2 cm*, 20 m. 50.8 cm. 16^ in. 42.9 cm. S 34 in. 22d30a Thirty trays | 86.4 cm. 23 Kin. 59.7 cm. 16^ in. 42.9 cm. 22d60a Sixty trays 1 42>^m. 1 08 cm. 60 in. (witii base) 152.4 cm. 16)^ in. 42.3 cm. 22d96a Ninety-six trays j i^G.scrn 69yV in. (with base) 176.5 cm. i7>^ in. 44.2 cm. 125 Card outfits Base Oak base for twelve or fifteen tray close construction cabinet. Hight, 26in. (66.5 cm). 22w9 Base alone . ' ^7.00 < 126 Card outfits Revolving base Oak base on ball-bearings for twelve or fifteen tray close construction cabinet, Hight, 26 in. (66.5 cm). 22w8 Base alone $7-5° 127 Card outfits Base Oak base for twenty tray close construction cabinet. Hight, 22}i in. (56.8 cm). 22WI0 Base alone $8.00 128 Base Oak base for thirty tray close construction cabinet. Hight, i8H in. (46.6 cm). 22wll Base alone $q.oo 129 Card outfit 22d60a Tray cabinet and base . $i35-oo 130 Drawer cabinet outfits The weight of professional opinion is overwhelmingly in favor of tray cabinets for library card catalogs. Trays are shorter, narrower and lighter than drawers, and can easily be removed from the cabinet and carried to a table or desk for consultation, permitting several persons to use the catalog com- ^*''«* *>««"s fortably at the same time. Tray cabinets with their smaller unit of division can be placed in spaces which would not admit drawer cabinets, and sections can be added as the catalog grows. Drawer cabinets are still used, however, in some instances on account of the individual preference of the librarian, more often for the sake of uniformity in a library already equipped with them. They are furnished in either standard or close construction in the various sizes and styles described in the following pages. Drawers run on duplex slides, so that they are securely supported when fully drawn out. The sides are cut down like those of improved trays to permit easy handling of cards, and each drawer is fitted with rods, angle blocks, pull and label holders. Locking device at slight additional cost when desired. Standard dra\ver cabinets. Standard drawer cabinets correspond in structure to standard tray cabinets. They have horizontal cross frames between the drawers, moulded tops and bases, paneled ends and backs. 131 Card outfits Three-drawer standard cabinet c; f 15I in. wide, 15J in. length, 20J in. deep. ( 38,7 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 51 cm. deep. Oak, walnut or cherry cabinet, with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 500 guides. In mahogany $3.00 additional. 22x3 Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit ^19.00 ^3.00 9000 33 L $20.25 $36.00 6000 33R 18.00 34.00 4500 33X 16.88 34.00 132 Six-drawer standard cabinet c: f 29 in. wide, 15 J in. high, 2 J in. deep ' 73.5 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 61.5 ci cm. deep. Oak, cherry or walnut cabinet, with full equipment of cards in any weight and 1500 guides. In mahogany $5.00 additional. Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22x6 $35.00 $9.00 22,500 33L $50.63 16,000 33R 48.00 11,000 33X 41.25 $76.00 74.00 70.00 Eight-draw^er standard cabinet cj ( »9 in. wide, 195 in. high, 24^ deep. t 73.5 cm. wide, 50 cm. high, 61.5 cm. deep. In oak only. Other woods to order. Full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 2000 guides. Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22x8 $45.00 $12.00 29,000 33L $65.25 $96.00 21,000 33R 63.00 94.00 14,500 33X 54.38 92.00 Card outfits 133 Nine-drawer standard cabinet Size I *'^ '°* ^'''^' '5^ '"• ^'Sh, 24J in. deep. ' 107.5 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 61.5 cm. deep. Oak only, other woods to order, with full complement of cards and 2,000 guides. Cabinet Guides Cards 22x9 ^50.00 ^12.00 32,000 33L ^72.00 24,000 33R 72.00 16,000 33X 60.00 Complete outfit $107.00 107.00 100.00 134 T\velve-drawer standard cabinet „. ( 42I in. wide, ic,| in. high, 25 J in. deep. ' 107.7 c"i- wide, 50 cm. high, 61.5 cm. deep. Oak only, other woods to order, with full equipment of cards in any wei2:ht selected and 2500 guides. Cabinet. Guides Cards. Complete outfit. 22x12 $60.00 515.00 43,000 33L $96.75 $140.00 32,000 3311 96.00 140.00 , 21,500 33X 80.63 130.00 Fifteen-dra\ver standard cabinet Size 42I in. wide, 24 in. high, 24J in. deep. 107.7 wide, 61 cm. high, 61.5 cm. deep. Oak only, other woods to order, with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 3000 guides. Outfit prices on application. 22x15 Cabinet alone $75.00 135 Card ovitfits Eighteen-drau'er standard cabinet on base Eighteen-drawer standard cabinet on closed base. Outfit prices on application. T36_ Card outfits Nine-dra\ver standard cabinet on base Nine-drawer standard cabinet on cupboard base. Price of outfit on page 134. Price of base on page 138. 137 Card outfits Bases for standard drau^er cabinets The following bases are supplied in quarter-sawed oak antique finish, to fit and match standard L. B. cabinets. Other woods to order. Cupboard base with doors and adjustable shelves shown on page 137. Paneled on all four sides. Dimensions, 2,8 in. high, 43^ in. wide, 25 in. deep. For use with 9-drawer cabinet or with i2-drawer cabinet for 32 cards. 22wi In oak . ^25.00 Base similar to above for 6 and 8-drawer cabinets. Also for 8-drawer cabinet for 32 cards. Dimensions, ^^ in. high, 30 in. wide, 25 in. deep. 22w2 ■ $22.00 Base similar to above, with open back and without doors, for 9-drawer cabinet or 12-drawer cabinet for 32 cards. One fixed shelf. Dimensions, 38 in. high, 30 in. wide, 25 in. deep. 22W3 $15.00 Table base for 9-drawer cabinet or for 12-drawer cabinet for 32 cards. Open sides and ends. One fixed shelf. 22w6 $11.00 Base for 3 and 4-drawer cabinets. Open rail ends and one fixed shelf. Dimensions, t^S in. high, 16 in. wide, 20^ in. deep. 22W7 $8.00 138 Close construction drawer cabinets In these the horizontal cross sections between the drawers are omitted, as in the close construction tray cabinets. They are supplied in the same capacities as standard drawer cabinets card outfit< Six-drawer close construction cabinet and at the same prices. For cost of cabinet alone or of com- plete outfits consult prices for corresponding standard cabinets, pages 132 to 135. Dimensions correspond to those of standard cabinets, except in hight, which is slightly less, owing to absence of horizontal sections. 139 Card outfits Nine-drawer close construction cabinet on base Bases of this style as follows : 22WI2 For 4-drawer cases $8.00 22wi3 6 and 8-drawer cases 22WI4 9 and 12-drawer cases 9.00 10.00 140 TrSy cabinets for 32-size cards Two, four, and six tray cabinets for 32-size cards are carried in stock in oak only. Larger cabinets or cabinets in other woods to order. These outfits are used specially for shelf lists, card outms 22d2sl Two tray cabinet; 12% in. wide, 3^ in. high, i3>^in. deep $5.00 22d4sl Four tray cabinet; 12X in. wide, 5% in. high, i3>^in. deep 8.00 22d6sl Six tray cabinet; i2>^in. wide, 8>^ in. high, i3>^in. deep 12.00 Drawer cabinets for 32-size cards The following drawer cases are furnished for 32 size cards 5 X 12.5 cm. They are of the same style as the drawer cabinets for 33 size cards described on page 131, four drawers requiring exactly the same space as three drawers for the 2>Z size card. The illustrations on pages 132-134 show style and exterior of both. All these cabinets are made in quarter-sawed white oak, antique finish, and are fitted with screw front guard rods, label holders and printed labels, pulls and angle blocks. The dimen- sions given are outside measurements. Other woods than oak are made to order. Bases for these cabinets are described on page 138. 141 Fo\ir-drawer standard cabinet oj f i5a in. wide, I5j in. high, 2o| in. deep ' 39-5 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 51 cm. deep The outfit consists of cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 600 guides. Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit Card oxitfits ,^ . ^ * 22y4 $20.00 $3.00 12,000 32L $ig.2o $37.00 9000 32R 18.00 36.00 6000 32X 15.60 35-00 Eight-drawer standard cabinet Size f "^ '°" ^'^^' 'si ^°* ^'^S^> 244 ^n. deep. ' 73.7 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 51.5 cm. deep. The outfit consists of cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 1500 guides. Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22y8 I40.00 $7.50 30,000 32L $48.00 $77.50 20,000 32R 40,00 75-00 15,000 32X 39.00 72.50 T\velve-drawer standard cabinet Size I '*'^ '"■ '^'^^^' '5* '"• ^^SK »44 in. deep. I 107.7 cm. wide, 38.7 cm. high, 61.5 cm. deep. The outfit consists of cabinet with full equipment of cards in any weight selected and 2500 guides. Cabinet Guides Cards Complete outfit 22yl2 I55.00 $12.50 45,000 32L $72.00 $112.50 30,000 32R 60.00 105.00 22,500 32X 58.50 102.50 142 CKarging systems Every library which circulates books must have some system for keeping an accurate record of its borrowers an(l the books they take out. A charging system should show the whereabouts of every piece of library property lent, with the name and address of the person responsible for it and the date for its return. The system should be so simple in operation that the business of the charging desk may be transacted rapidly, in order to avoid undue detention of borrowers and the accumulation of crowds during the busy hours of the day. Every charging system requires application blanks, a borrowers' register, either in card or book form, call slips, book cards, borrowers' cards or pockets, date slips, stamp out- fits, trays for filing cards, and date guides behind which cards are filed. The application blank is filled in and signed by the person desiring to become a borrower, space being allotted for the signature of the endorser or guarantor. These blanks are filed by name in a tray, forming an alphabetic index to borrowers. The borrowers' register is a record of the name and address of each borrower, and the number assigned in the order of registry. This number is also written on the borrower's card and is used in charging loans. The card register is best because this form has the advantage common to all card systems, of allowing dead matter to be eliminated, or changes easily made, thus keeping the list up to date. The cards are arranged in strict numeric order and are guided every fifty numbers. Each card carries the registration number, name and address of the borrower. 143 p ^ & ^ The book register of borrowers is uniform in size with the L. B. order and binding books, and is ruled and printed with headings for number, name and address. There are twenty-five lines to the page, which is half numbered on the left margin. Call slips are used by the borrower to designate the number of the book desired ; where the borrower's card is used the card CKargir^g and call slip are handed in together. The borrower's card represents the borrower, bears his name, address and registry number, and is handed in when a book is applied for. In the Browne system, described below, the borrower's card pocket is substituted for the card. The book card represents the book, and when the book is lent the card is retained in the library. The classification num- ber, author number and any other identifying fact the librarian may desire is written on the book card. The book cards may be all one color, or in ten colors to distinguish the main divi- sions of the decimal classification, or any other arbitrary arrangement. The date slip is pasted on the last fly leaf of the book and on it is stamped the date the book is due. A book pocket should be pasted inside the back cover of the book, to hold the book c^rd when the book is in the library. Of the many charging systems which have been devised, those described on the following pages are the most practical. One of these, or a modification of it, will be found applicable to the specific needs of any library. Plan I. The Browne systenm "■ This system is simple, inexpensive and very easy to operate. It consists of the use of a card pocket used as a borrower's card, a book card, a book pocket to hold the card in the book, and a date slip. The card pocket represents the borrower, and is used instead of the usual borrower's card; it bears number, name and address. When not in use it is kept on file in the library. At the time the book is issued only three transactions are required, thereby ensuring prompt service to the borrower. 145 When the book has been procured from the stack the book card is taken from the book pocket and placed inside the borrower's card pocket, the date the book is to be returned is stamped on the date sHp facing the book pocket, and the book is handed over to the borrower. Time at the charging desk CKargintf q^u bc ccouomizcd by deferring the filing of the conjoined pockets and cards to the least busy hours of the day. It is not advisable to stamp books with the date of issue, and most libraries have abandoned this method in favor of the more satisfactory one described. As the conjoined borrower's pocket and book card are filed in the tray under the date when the book becomes due, they are quickly found when the borrower returns the book by glancing at the date stamped on the date slip in the book. This is discharged by taking the book card from the borrower's pocket and restoring it to the book pocket, after which the book is ready for re-issue. Overdues by this system are detected automatically, and can be written for by addressing delinquent borrowers from their card pockets which bear their numbers, names and addresses, instead of referring to the borrower's register for such details. The 34a2 book cards and 39c4 borrower's .card pockets are recommended by the originator of the system, but any of the standard sizes of cards, pockets and trays may be used, the most popular book card being 34a3 with 39^7 pocket. If ruled cards are used the borrower's number can be entered on the book card when there is least pressure at the charging desk. It is well to do this, as it serves as a record of the usefulness of books loaned, and in case of injury affords a certain means of ascertaining the borrower responsible for the damage, as books should all be examined on return before re-issue. In cases of infectious disease it also indicates the books to be disinfected or destroyed upon advice from medical authorities. 146 Plan 2 This is an older and slower form of charging, requiring a book card, a borrower's card, a book pocket, and a date slip. The book card is kept in the book when in the library. At the time of issue it is taken out, the date and the borrower's number entered on it, after which it is filed behind the date charging guide in the tray, as a record of the loan. The borrower's card, handed in with the call slip or list of books wanted, is also stamped with the date and placed in the book pocket from which the book card has been removed and the book is handed to the borrower. When it is returned the borrower's card is taken from the book pocket, the book card found in the tray behind the date indicated on the borrower's card, and replaced in the book, which is then ready for re-issue. If the old method of dating by the day of issue instead of the date of return is used, it is necessary to stamp the borrower's card and also the book card with the date of issue ; the book cards will then be found in the filing tray under that date. This method makes more work at the actual time of charging, thereby delaying borrowers. Plan 3 Slip system Some of the older libraries still use the slip system of charg- ing. For such libraries we supply call slips in various colors, and cases to hold them. The slips are unprinted and measure 5 X 7.5 cm. When a book is issued its number is entered, with the borrower's number and the date, on the call slip, which is then filed in one or the other of the trays described on page 157. With the sloping slip case, one tray is set apart for each day's issues, with one additional tray for overdues. A library lending books for two weeks, open every day in the week, will need fifteen trays. At the end of the day the tray devoted to the expired date is moved over to the left for the next day's use. Each tray has a maximum capacity of 2,000 slips. 147 Chargirvg systems Material for charging systems While the material for the various charging systems is to some extent interchangeable, care should be taken to order articles which correspond. Though any one of several cards may be used with a given system, cards, pockets and filing trays must be ordered with reference to each other. Application cards If taken in card form the application may ser\^e as an alphabetical list of borrowers, creating a permanent registration No.- I, a resident of./ over twelve years of age, living at near. and hereby applying for the right to use the promise to obey all its Rules, and io give IMMEDIATE NOTICE at the Library of any change of residence. (Sign name) Recommended by. Residence Facsimile of application card in which changes may be made as in the ordinary card catalog. Application cards are used most advantageously with the numeric borrowers' register. 3iva Application card . . . per looo S2.25 Borrower's register For recording borrowers' names and assigning them num- bers in accession order. Uniform with condensed accession book, 148 ruled and printed with headings for no., name and residence, and half numbered. Numbers completed at 30c. per thousand. 3lvl 1000 li 3lv2 2000 3IV3 5000 31 v4 1 0000 half la a.\, ^^-'^- n umbered $1-75 full 2.05 half 2.50 full 3.10 half 4.50 full 6.00 full 7.00 half 10.00 Borrow^er's catrd The 34a charging card can be used for a borrower's card as well, though there are many other good forms. An economical card is that adopted by the New York state traveling libraries. 34ai. Exact size The diagram shows face of the card ; the back is ruled uniformly with the face below the agreement for additional records of loans. White cards in lots of 1000 or more will be printed with name of city and library. CKarglng systems Surname Given Name No. Street and No. Being a resident of over 16 years of age, 1 hereby agree, as a borrower from the to pay promptly any fines due from me for over detention of books or for injuries of any kind beyond reasonable wear to any book while it is charged to me. 190 Name sianed 1 Date borrowed Book Date returned Date borrowed Book Date returned ] Date borrowed Book Date returned 1 LIBRARY BUREAU, 2096 34al per looo I4.00 149 Charging cards CKarging systems Facsimile of 34a. 12.5x75 cm. The 34a card is supplied in ten colors — white, buff, blue, salmon, fawn, green, cherry, lilac, pink and straw. Size, 12.5 x 7.5 cm. To be used with pocket 39c3. and filing tray 25c. 34a Ruled per 1000 $2.00 150 Facsimile of 34a3> 5x750111. The 34a2 card is supplied in ten colors — white, buff, blue, salmon, fawn, green, cherry, lilac, pink and straw. Size, 5 X 7.5 cm. Used with pocket 39c4 and filing tray 25c2 or 25b. Also ruled like 34a3. 34a2 Plain Ruled per 1000 $.60 1. 10 Charging Systems Facsimile of 34A3> 5 x 12.5 cm. The 34a3 card is supplied in ten colors — white, buff, blue, fawn, green, cherry, lilac, pink and straw. To be used with pocket 39c7 and filing tray 25c3, 34a3 per 1000 ^1.75 Call slips 34b2 Plain paper. 5 x 7,5 cm. per 1000 $ .20 151 Book and card pockets We make any form of book and card pocket to suit special requirements, and keep in stock the following forms, which will generally be found to meet the needs of most libraries. r'"-\ "■■ "\ Charging Library Rules A systems I . Library hours lo A. M. to 5 r. M. every day except Saturday. k^^ 2. One volume may be ^^^drawn by each reader and >^ kept two weeks. I \^^ 3. A fine of one cent Va day shall be paid for \\ each book kept over 1 \\t,mc-. • inji, '. rca-; //aonable wear, how-t // ever caused, must be r /promptly adjusited. i, Aem« Llbr»ry Card I'ooket | i Uaae by LIBRABY BUREAU, Bostoa. ^ f Keep your card in this pocket. Reduced facsimile Acme manilla book pocket for 34a cards, printed with the rules of the library with- out extra charge. Discount on quantity. 39ci . . per looo I4.00 500 printed to order 3.00 CC white paper book pockets for 34a cards. 39c2 Folded . per 1000 $2.25 Unfolded " i.^:o ; No. ■ Name Address ■i i ■ ■-■{ i - 4 1 * 1 Reduced facsimile Manilla card or book pocket for 34a cards, printed with num- ber, name and address. 39c3 . . per 1000 v$3.5o 152 Manilla card or book pocket for 34^2 cards, printed with number, name and address. per looo No. Name Address Reduced facsimile Charging systems Reduced iacsiniilc Manilla book pocket strip for all sizes ^'""^ of cards, printed with the rules of the jAddress librar^^ 39c6 . . . . per looo $2.50 Without printing, " .75 Manilla card or book pocket for 343^3 cards, printed with number, name and address. 39C7 per 1000 53.00 Reduced facsimile 15: Date slip CKarging systems Date Due ■ Exact size Manilla paper printed. 9d • . per 1000 $l.2S Date g\i ides I to 31 in buff for 34a cards . per set 30c. " " 34al " . (( 30c. ti tt 34a2 " . (( 25c. « « 34a3'« . a 25c. 154 Date stamp outfits For illustrations and description of date stamps for charg- ing systems and other library uses see Supplies. 26a L. B. system of rubber dates, days, months and years. Complete in box with forceps . . per set, 40c. 26g Pad dater hand stamp, for use with L. B. rubber dates. Complete with L. B. dates and ink pad . . 75c. STjtl™'^* Dater only 25c. 26h Pencil dater. A movable dater attached to a pencil. Complete with L. B. rubber dates and ink pad, 75c. Dater only 25c. Charging trays 25c 25c Antique oak tray with two sections, for 2000 34a cards angle blocks, dates guides i to 3i, and shut-over cover Complete 51,^0 25C5 Antique oak tray with one section, for 1000 34a cards, with angle blocks, date guides I to 31, but no cover. Complete $1.7; 155 systems Charging systems 22c7 Antique oak tray for 1900 34ai cards, with shut-over cover, angle blocks, and date guides i to 3i- See page 114. Complete $3.00 25c2 Antique oak tray, one section, for 1000 34a2 cards, with angle blocks, dates guides i to 31, but no cover. Complete . $1.25 25c3 Antique oak tray, two sections, for 2000 34*3 cards, with angle blocks, date guides i to 31. but no cover. Complete ... ... . . ^3.60 25ci Japanned tin tray, one section, for 1000 34a cards, with angle blocks, but no cover or date guides. Tray only . . . . . . . ^ i .00 Sloping slip charging case Slip charging case of antique oak with japanned tin trays divided into twenty compartments each, for 34^2 paper call slips; shut-over cover. The fifteen tray case is fitted with three drawers, giving space for a card catalog cf 3000 cards, or for storage of charging slips. 25a Fifteen section charging case complete Ten " " Five " " $25.00 15.00 10.00 156 Slip trays Japanned tin trays with compart- ments for 34b2 call slips filed on the 5 cm. side. Each compartment meas- ures 5.5 cm. wide by 2 cm. long. 25b2 25bi Five compartment tray 40c. 25b2 Ten " " in two rows . . 65c. 25b3 Ten " " " one row . . 65c. 25b4 Twenty " " two rows of ten each 75c. Antique oak slip tray with five compartments, for 34b2 paper call slips filed on the 7.5 cm. side. Each compartment measures 8 cm. wide by 2 cm. long. Wood slip tray, paper covered, with five compartments, for 34^2 call slips filed on the 7.5 cm. side. 25b5 Five-compartment tray, oak . . . .. 75c. 25b6 " " wood, paper covered . 20c. Sorting trays These trays are a great convenience for temporary notes or for working over cards before filing. They are indispensable during the process of typewriting, compiling, writing, sorting or revising card catalogs, records, indexes or lists. The trays are supplied with or without covers and with or without partitions ; the covers keep out dust, but add to cost, and trays fitted with covers are less convenient for current work. The partitions serve to separate contents into distinct parts or classes. When used without covers, trays two-thirds the hight of the cards are recommended, as they hold the cards securely, yet leave their faces exposed so as to be easily read and handled. Ap- proximate length for 33 size cards, 1 1 in. 157 CKarglntf systems Standard trays for 32-size ca|*ds Wood, Accession books paper covered Japanned tin Antique oak 23i Plain $ .25 $ .40 $ .50 23i With five divisions .40 .60 •75 23i2 % hight .40 .60 •75 23k " covers - .60 - 231 " divisions and covers FOR 33 SIZE 1 CARDS •75 — 23P Plain •30 .50 .60 23q With five divisions .40 •IS 1. 00 23r " covers - '7S - 23s " divisions and covers - 1. 00 - Accession books The most permanent and unchanging of all library records is the accession book. When properly kept it is a complete history of the library's growth and a source of exact informa- tion concerning any particular volume. The accession book, and its companion, the shelf list, are official records for official use, and should be sharply distin- guished from the author, title and subject catalogs, which are primarily for the use of readers. The life of an accession book is measured only by the lifetime of the best paper it is possible to procure, written with blue black record ink which has been chemically tested for lasting quality. There is no reason why this record should ever be changed or re-written until it actually falls to pieces from old age. Standard accession book Many forms of accession book have been used, but the best features of all are combined in the A. L. A. Standard accession book. This form was planned by a committee of exj)erts who thoroughly compared all the existing models, and finally agreed on the details of material, ruling, printing and binding. The size of the A. L. A. standard accession book is 30 x35 cm. or 12x14 inches. The paper is the best ledger obtainable, the ruling, printing and binding of the highest grade. The binding is the strongest form known to the trade, with extra stitching 158 and broad vellum bands. As morocco has proved the most durable material for binding it is used exclusively in this book. This book has an explanatory preface with a full code of rules for entering all kinds of books, maps, and works of art. In the body of the volume the double pages are divided verti- cally into three main divisions. The middle group consists of Accession author, title and imprint entries, the group to the left contains the three library numbers, accession, class or shelf, and volume, while the division at the right contains the notes on binding, source, cost, changes, loss, rebinding, or other matter pertaining to the individual history of the book. Each entry occupies a full line of the double page, a sufficient space for the record of every necessary fact concerning it. There are forty lines to each page. The book is half numbered, i. e. has the units and tens printed and repeated throughout. Numberings are completed by prefixing the lOo's and looo's in ink or by numbering machine, at every 5th or loth line, indicated by a heavy colored guide line across the double page. We complete the numbering in this way at 30c. per 1000; i.e. it adds $1.50 to the cost of a 5000-line book to have the numbers i to 5000 or 5001 to 10,000 printed in at every 5th or loth line. It is an improvement in appearance and legibility, and the numbers can be read quicker than full consecutive numbers, as the eye catches the prefixed figures and reads the remaining two at a glance. There is no charge for lettering the name of the library on the binding. 3IaI 3Ia2 3la3 3la4 3la5 2000 lines, nair ti irkey more )CCC ) . . . ^3-75 (( full numbered 4-35 5000 " . 8.00 (( full numbered 9.50 1 0000 lines . . . 13.00 a full numbered 16.00 1000 lines, press- board covers . 1.25 Unbound sheets, , per 1000 lines (40 lines to a page) . . > . • 1. 00 159 Condensed accession book The original purpose of the condensed accession book was to provide a record of the growth, source and cost of private libraries. The arrangement and headings extend across the double pages and are the same as in the standard book, but the Accession columus are narrower, making a less bulky volume. The page books is 20x25 cm. or 8 X 10 inches, making it uniform with the L. B. binding book and order book. The paper and binding are of the same quality as those of the large book. Many public libra- ries use the condensed in preference to the standard size. There are twenty-five lines to a page, half numbered as in the standard accession book. Numbering completed at 30c. per 1000. 3ibi 2000 lines, half turkey morocco . . . I3.00 " " full numbered 3.60 3ib2 5000 lines, " ... 5.00 " " full numbered 6.50 3ib4 1000 lines, press-board covers . . . i.oo 3ib5 Unbound sheets (25 lines to a page), per 100 lines .06 Photograph accession book The photograph accession book is uniform in size and binding with the condensed accession book, order book, and binding book, having a page 20x25 cm. or 8x10 inches, and paper of the same quality. The double pages are divided into columns, with headings for number, date, class, author, title, gallery, photographer, publication, process, size of print, size of mount, cost, mount, remarks. There are twenty-five lines to the page, half numbered as in the accession book. Num- bering completed at 30c. per 1000. Following the title-page are printed rules for making entries. For full directions for classifying and cataloging photographs reference should be made to the Library primer, described under "Publications." 3IC 5000 lines, half turkey morocco . . . I6.50 " " full numbered 8.00. 160 Museum accession book The museum accession book is essential for recording the number and class of specimens received, with their location, etc. This book is uniform in size, binding, and quality of paper with the condensed accession book, order book and binding book, having a page 20 x 25 cm. or 8 x 10 inches. The double pages are divided into columns, with the printed heads which have been found to be most in use in the more important museums of the country: accession num- ber, date, current number, original number, name, locality, number of specimens, received from, collected by, when collected, remarks. There are twenty-five lines to the page, half numbered as in the accession book. Numbering completed at 30C. per 1000 3id 5000 lines, half turkey morocco, full numbered 8.00 SKelf lists Accessories Steel ledger clip for opening at exact place, saving much wear from handling Boxwood A. L. A. size rule, 29s2 Cole size card, 29sl .... Heavy duck slip covers, fitted to any size Arm rest, 86k, see Supplies Ledger book rest, 86I3, see Supplies $ .'50 .20 .25 1.25 .75 4.50 The shelf list The shelf list may be called a guide to the library's topography. Its purpose is to give the location of every volume, and as almost all libraries are arranged more or less according to subjects, the shelf list is practically a subject index as well as an inventory. The shelf list, of all records in a library, is most liable to change and most subject to wear. It is not a record of the past, like the accession book, but a report on the present 161 Shelf lists condition and arrangement of the library collection. Once a year, or oftener, the librarian compares the books with the shelf list to see if strict arrangement has been preserved and 33i shelf list card, exact size. whether there are any missing volumes to be searched for and replaced. The shelf list acts as a check upon theft as well as upon displacement. Standard cards for shelf lists Cards are preferable for shelf lists as the entries of new books can be inserted in the exact places where they belong, saving rewTiting and at the same time serving as a librarian's catalog. For this purpose L. B. standard 32 or t,t, size cards in the lightest weight, white or colors, are preferred, either with the standard library ruling or as shown in diagram. For tray cases for shelf list cards see card catalog cabinets. 33i 33 size, 7.5 x 12.5 cm. 32j 32 size, 5 X 12.5 cm. per 1000 $2.25 1.60 162 Standard shelf list sheets The ordinary book form is not suitable for a record of such changing character as a shelf list. Where cards are not employed for this purpose the shelf list sheets recommended by the A. L. A. are used in connection with binders made especially for them. Each sheet is 20 x 25 cm. or 8 x 10 inches sheif nsts in size. It is ruled with a double head-line and twenty-five cross lines, holding on its two pages a record of fifty books. Vertical columns are ruled for the book number, accession number, vol. number, author and brief title. These sheets are ruled on best linen ledger paper punched with two holes 15 cm. apart to fit the shelf list binder, 42a7. If any variation of this ruling or punching is desired, to match old style binders, a sample sheet should be sent with order. Samples sent on request. 3ii With printed headings . . . per 100 75c. Without " ... " 60c. Binders for these sheets in either Common Sense, 42a, or Springback, 46a, styles . . . each $1.10 N. Y. shelf list sheets The single objection to the standard shelf list is that if two or more subjects are entered on one sheet it fills up rapidly and requires copying. This has led to the adoption by the New York State Library, whose director originally devised the standard sheet, of a shelf-list sheet 25x10 cm. with a line 5 cm. longer than the standard sheet, and ten lines instead of twenty-five to the page. As these sheets are so small one can well be afforded for each subject, even with the closest classification. 3li With printed headings, . , , per loo 50c. Special binders for these sheets in either Common Sense, 42a. or Springback, 46a, styles .. each 90c. 163 Day blanks Withdrawal records For these records, also, cards are undoubtedly best and far superior to books. The withdrawal record usually consists of call number, withdrawal number, date of withdrawal, author, title and remarks, giving reason for the withdrawal, number of copies left in the library, accession number of the replacement, and date replaced. If for any special reason sheets are preferred for this record the 3Ii unruled shelf list sheets, or L. B. ruled paper can be used; or any special form can be printed to order. Samples and prices on application. Day and serial blanks The day blank is ruled and printed on ledger paper and gives a blank space for every day in the year. The months are printed at the tops of the columns and the days at the left, with lines at the side and bottom for notes and footings. This blank is ruled and printed on both sides and punched for the L. B. shelf list binder. Another style is printed with columns for half-yearly and yearly summaries. The serial blank has columns and headings for title, list price, cost, date of order, and from whom. This, used in con- junction wdth a day blank, and written on both sides, makes a record for sixty serials for two years. Samples on request. Discount on quantity. 3ir Day or serial blanks . . . per lo $ .25 " u ■ ... per 100 2.00 Periodical record cards For record of periodicals the standard catalog card printed and ruled to show the months and days of month will be found most practical. One card is used for each magazine or paper and gives all necessary information. Cards are arranged alpha- betically by name of periodical. 164 The 3IrI is suitable for monthly or yearly registration, the 3Ir2 for daily, weekly or bi-weekly. Vols, per yr. YEAR JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. • Reg. price Net oric ;e Ed.- Source ( ) TP. Ind \ ^ Periodical records Stock form of periodical record card The reverse side of either card affords space for name of dealer, price, bill date, etc. Cards are printed in white only. 3lrl 31 r2 3er 100 j? .60 " 1000 4.50 " 100 .60 " 1000 4.50 Order book An essential part of the order system, and one of the most important record books in the library. It has special colums and printed headings for order number, author, title, place, pub- lisher, year, vol, size, binding, agent or bookseller, list price, net price, date received, date ordered and remarks, and corresponds 165 Order sKeets in quality and ruling to the condensed accession book. The page is 20x25 cm. or 8x10 in. with 25 lines, half numbered. Numbering completed at 30c. per 1000. 3IUI 2000 lines, half turkey morocco . . . $2.50 " " " full numbered 3.10 3i\i2 5000 lines, half turkey morocco . . . 4.50 " " " full numbered 6.00 L. B. order sheet An exact duplicate of the sheets in the order book. Used to forward copies of the order book to the agent. A sheet partly filled is cut on the line and the next list sent begins where the last ended. Thus the agent, keeping his order sheets in a binder or scrap book, has a duplicate order book for reference. The sheet is printed on both sides. Samples on request. 35V per 100 $2.50 Order slip An almost necessary companion of the order book, also the best recommendation blank. Standard 33 size, 7.5 x 12.5 cm, of manilla, with blank spaces, printed headings, and rulings for the official library records. Used also for card catalogs and lists of books to be bought or read. One of the greatest helps in keep- ing records and accounts. Space is allowed for printing the name of the library at the top, a great convenience when slips are sent to the library agent. Discount 10 per cent, on 5000, and 20 per cent, on 10,000 in one order. 166 Accession No. Order No. Ordered Of Received Cost Charged to Approved ^mm^m Not now ordered Not in library Author's surname, followed by given names or initials. WRITE LEGIBLY Title Edition Place Publisher Year No. of Vols. Size Total Price NOT in great need NOTin'haste I recommend the above for the library. Notice of receipt is NOT asked. Signature Address Fill above fully as possible. Cross out NOT, if notice is wanted, if in great need or special haste. Put a ? before items of which you are not sure. Give reasons for recommending ON THE BACK. Order slips Face of L. B. order slip, exact size Brief reasons for recommending are specially esteemed. Last or best edition is understood if none is specified At least indicate whether published here or abroad. Give your idea of price, with a ? before it if only an estimate. Do not put dashes or "Don't know" in spaces you cannot fill, but leave for others to fill. W rite legibly. Careless writing or incorrect or insufficient data may delay or prevent ordering or finding, or may result in getting a wrong book. First see whether we have the book. If a duplicate is wanted, clearly indicate why needed. If others wish the same book it will increase its claim for approval if they add their signatures. Foreign books, ordered from abroad to save 25 per cent duty, arrive in 6 to 8 weeks. "Out of print" books often require much time to find. Back of L. B. order slip, exact size 35u per looo $2.00 With name of library printed . . " 2.75 167 Binding book For recording: in consecutive order the volumes sent to the bindery, and assigning the binding number. The order to the binder is made on an L. B. binding sHp for each volume, and is a copy of the one-line entry in the book. Made of linen ledger Binding paper, with special rulings and headings for binding number, lettering, material, color, size, vols, price, total price, library number, date sent, date returned, binder and remarks. The page measures 8x lo inches or 20x25 cm, 25 lines to each page. 3IXI 1000 line, press board covers . . . $1.00 31x2 2000 " half turkey morocco . . . 2.50 31x3 5000 " « a u ... 4.50 Binding sheets Unbound sheets of the binding book are furnished in the same way as unbound sheets of the order book. They can be used to send to the binder instead of the binding slips, or in place of the bound binding book. Sample on request. 35y per 100 $2.50 Binding slips Standard blue slips 7.5 x 12.5 cm. On the back the panels of the book are ruled off, and the exact lettering, arranged as wanted, is written or lettered in by the librarian. On the face directions are explicitly given by marking circles around the color, leather, size, etc. selected. Space is left at bottom for added special directions. The price per volume, and total, guard against mistakes, and the number refers to the binding book where, in proper column, all these facts are recorded. This slip projects from each book, or first volume of each set, when sent to the binder, and stays in it till the book is done, so that the workman has no excuse for mistakes. 168 Binding no Volnmes At Total price 1 Light brown 2 Dark brown 3 Iha 39 Dark bloe Color 4 Red 8 Dark green 5 Maroon 91 Light blae 6 Olive 92 Yellow 7 Light green 93-99 Light drab Style }i Mor. Cloth j4 Duck % Am. russia Size Outside hight in centimeters must not exceed T S D O Q F F* F' F» F» 15 17y2 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 F'ollo-s^v e3ca.ctly arxangemerxt of lines, punctuation, lettering, as on bade of tills slip, and general printed directions on separate stieet. Binding slips Front of binding slip, exact size 3SX per loo " lOOO $ .25 2.00 169 Sale duplicate slip Like the order slip, this gives a blank for every detail, insur- ing a complete statement concerning each book. Used in offering duplicates to other libraries, for sale or exchange. Class Author SALE DUPLICATE. Title Accession No. Date added Date sold For $ Edition Place Publisher books or cash Year No. of Vols, or Pages. Size List Price Oifered for To This book has no Binding Condition Ownership Marks except 2 Poor Bookplate ^ 4 Fair Written name 6 Good Embossing Stamp 8 Perfect Ink Stamp RETURN THIS PROMPTLY TO Duplicate slip, exact size 35Z per looo $2.oo 170 Supplies department This department of the Library Bureau is maintained to afford Hbrarians the convenience of ordering from a single source all the smaller articles needed in their work. Some of these are improved types of our own manufacture which cannot be procured elsewhere. Others have been selected from ordin- ary commercial sources as best adapted to their several uses. The fact that an article appears in this list is in itself proof that it has been submitted to the test of actual use and has received the stamp of professional approval. The cost of library supplies ordered through the Bureau is never greater than for the same articles from commercial houses, while in some cases we effect a substantial economy for libraries by buying in large quantities. Dates, daters and stamps The system of date abbreviations designed by Melvil Dewey in 1878 is the briefest possible without ambiguity. This is of importance in a library where the need of quick work at the charging desk makes it difficult to stamp a date in the limited space assigned. In the L. B. dating system the months are written as follows: Ja, F, Mr, Ap, My, Je, Jl, Ag, S, O, N, D. The full date is written with day, month and year, in logical order, and as the letter stands between the figures no punctuation mark is needed; thus 3 F'02 is 3rd of February, 1902. This system calls for no unfamiliar symbols and is perfectly clear to those who see it for the first time. We furnish daters of any form now made, but recommend the styles shown in the following pages. Supplies 171 Svipplies Self-inking dater Used for printing on books as well as on cards or single sheets. For small extra charge a die with any desired wording can be attached. This prints at the same time as the dates. Furnished complete with L, B. dates. 26f Plate 3x3 cm $3.00 Plate 3x5 cm 4.00 26a Rubber dates .40 26f Pad dater A hand stamp, compact and convenient for date slips or inner margin of books. With dates, holder and ink pad . 75c. Date holder only .... 25c. 26a Rubber dates .... 40c. 36h 26g Pencil dater Consisting of movable pad at- tached to lead pencil. A single motion stamps the date without laying down the pencil. Of great service at the charging desk. 26h Complete with pad and dates . . .75c. Dater only . . . 25c. 26a Rubber dates, per set . 40c. 172 Automatic nuinbering stamp STYLE A STYLE F STYLE E 12345 12345 Supplies STYLE G 12345 12345 For registering the accession number in books, or cards, for numbering papers reports, letters, etc. The figures shift automatically, and can be changed from consecutive to dupli- cate or continuous numbering by moving the pointer on the dial. The 5-wheel e style stamp is most used. 26i 4- wheel, 1-9,999 5-wheel, 1-99,999 6-wheel, 1-999,999 , 7-wheel, 1-9,999,999 5 1 2.00 14.00 16.00 18.00 Ink and ink pads The metal letters of numbering machines require a special ink. We also furnish gelatine stamp pads in red, blue, green or black, and stamp ink for self-inking rubber stamps. 26n2 Gelatine stamp pad 2^ x 4>< in. 26n3 Stamp ink, ^ oz, . •' I oz. . Special ink for metal letters, bottle 40c. ISC 25c. 30c. /o Sxipplies Embossing starnp For marking the name of the library on the title pages and all plates, maps, and inserts not printed on the regular forms and therefore liable to be removed. It is impossible to iron out its im- pression. We recommend plain gothic letters for name and loca- tion of library. Fancy types and border lines should be avoided. 26n\ With two or three lines or a circular die $4.50 Perforating stamp Used in place of the embossing stamp. It makes an absolutely in- delible mark by perfo- rating the leaf. Avoids increasing the thickness of the book or marring the surface of a plate or drawing. Endorsed by the most important li- braries of the country. Extra charge for die with more than twenty - six letters. 26p 174 Old L. B. book support This is the first of this form invented, and has been more widely used than all others combined. It takes no space on the shelves. It does not support the largest books as well as 28b, but is preferable for table use. ^ 28a Each IOC lots of 10 $ .90 Lots of 100 • 7-5° " 500 . 30-0° " 1000 50-0° Leather covered .... per pair 1.50 New L. B. book support An improved form of the old L. B. (28a). Particularly advantageous for use with large books on wood shelves, though not so good as the 28a for desk or table use. 28b Each I2C lots of 10 $ i.oo Lots of 100 . . . . . . . 9.00 " 500 37-50 " 1000 70.00 S\jpplles Crocker book brace Consisting of a plate of wood 8 cm. wide, i cm. thick, and 17 or 26 cm. long, of beech, nicely finished, so as not to injure the finest binding. An adjustable steel spring at the top of the brace engages the under side of the shelf above and holds the book firmly at the top, where a small force is more effective than a large one nearer the bottom. It firmly supports the tallest folios. High 28c Size O, 8vo 25 cm. or 10 in. Size Q, 4to 30 cm. or 12 in. Extra for folios over 35 cm. " " 40 cm. " " 50 cm. Each Lots of lo Lots of loo 15c. $1.35 $12.00 1-35 15c. i8c. 20c. 20c. 12.00 15.00 17.00 17.00 175 Svipplies Class Book Vols. Size Will be found Author.- - - — , . - - - Title For the convenience of those consulting the shelves, this wood dummy represents a book not here, because; Too larg( 3 for the regular shelves. Transferred to Reference Shelves. Costly or rare. Removed for safekeeping. Missing. and not yet replaced. Made by Library Bureau, 530 Atlantic Ave., Boston Book dummy Used to indicate the locality of a book kept elsewhere than its regular place. A label pasted on a thin wood board, 12.5 X 20 X .5 cm. (5 X 8 X 34^ in.), is filled out, giving a description of the book and the reason for its removal. 28d Labels Chair tips per 100 per 1000 >5.oo 2.50 Strong rubber tips or shoes to fit various sizes of chair legs, making them noiseless. In or- dering specify whether inside or outside tip is preferred and state diameter of chair leg. 29c Inside tips, each 5c. Outside tips .... Special bit for boring chair legs per 100 j^4.oo each .10 ** 1. 00 176 Revolving shelf pin The parts of the pin are con- nected by a piece standing at right angles, allowing an adjustment to two hights without removal. We have sold thousands of these pins to libra- ries and recommend them as thor- oughly satisfactory. 29x In lots of lO loo or more $ .20 1.25 Svipplies Shelf label holder On three sides of the front a narrow flange is turned so that a bristol card may be readily inserted, removed or reversed. The plate, being perfectly flat, clings closely to the wood and holds its place. This holder is slipped under the first books on each topic, and, as the subject grows, is slid along, always mark- ing the beginning. In the relative location these holders are almost indispensable, unless the stack shelves are made with grooved edges for the insertion of labels. We also furnish labels, printed on fine bristol board, fitting the holders, with the sub- ject numbers and headings of the decimal classification. Any label wanted in libraries can be made to order. Two sizes pro- vide for both generic and specific labels, the large holders for the main divisions, while the small ones show the beginning of each section or sub-division ; e. g. 336 Finance could be printed in large type on the large label, while 336.2 Taxation could be in smaller type and on the small label. In ordering, the exact thickness of shelf must be given. Samples sent on application. 177 29u For labels 1 2 >^ X 2 cm. . each $ .10 ic a . per 100 7.50 29V " 5x2 cm. each .10 ii 11 . per 100 7.50 Blank cards, either size a .10 Shelf labels These are mainly the headings of the decimal classification printed on small cards fitting the movable shelf label holders. BIBLIOGRAPHY GENERAL WORKS. 020 LIBRARY ECONOMY 37a X GENERAL WORKS. Oil General Bibliographies 37b DUPLICATES 37d The principal topics or main divisions are on 2x12% cm. cards. We also print, on the same size, a miscellaneous list of 68 labels that finds acceptance in every library, whether classed on the decimal system or not. It covers names of the states and territories, the days of the week and the following : Accession, 178 Card, Classify, Bindery, Do not -handle, Duplicates, Private books, Reserved, Revise. Special sizes and forms of shelf labels on application. 37a loo Shelf labels for lo classes of decimal classi- fications per set $2.00 37b Th^mostusedheadingsof the 1 000 divisions " 10.00 Svipplies 37d Miscellaneous list of 68 labels . . " .50 Shelf labels as above are sold in sets which cannot be broken, but for the convenience of libraries desiring only a few labels we supply selections from overs at 3c. per label. Book covers The majority of libraries concede that the advantages of using covers for books in circulation do not compensate for their cost, but to those who prefer to cover all books circulated outside of the building, we offer a book cover of manilla paper, made in four pieces and ready gummed. It can be adjusted to any book. 36a Size A, i8mo to izmo . . . per 100 |!i.5o " B, large Svo .... " 2.00 " C, geographies or 4to . . " 3.00 Adhesive paper For mending torn leaves, bank bills, engravings, maps, letters, manuscripts, or strengthening weak places or wrinkles in paper. It is transparent, so that print can easily be read through it. 39a Package of 24 sheets 3>^ x 6^ in. . '. . $1.00 10 9' X 14 in. . . . i.oo 10 14 X 18 in. . . . 1.75 10 19 X 29 in. . . . 3.00 Adhesive cloth For repairing backs of books and covers, worn music, etc. In black and white only. 39b Per square yard , , . . . . $1.50 179 SMppIies Gummed labels Indispensable for numbering the backs of books with class and book number. The adhesive quality of these labels is the best. Ungummed labels made to order. Any of the bordered labels can be had in cartons of twelve small boxes at 75c. per carton or loc. per box. Plain or unbordered labels can be sup- plied only in boxes of 1000 each. 37k 37 1 37g In bulk, 5000 in box ^2.50 In book form, 25 perforated sheets (12 x 22 cm.) of 500 labels .25 37h In bulk, 5000 in box ...... 2.25 In book form, 25 perforated sheets (12 x 22 cm.) of 750 labels .25 371 In bulk, 5000 in box ...... 2.00 In book form, 25 perforated sheets (12 x 22 cm.) of 750 labels .25 37i In bulk, 5000 in box 1.75 In book form, 25 perforated sheets (12 x 22 cm.) of 1050 labels .25 37k Plain unbordered labels, 1000 in box . . .30 " " per 10,000 2.00 37I Plain unbordered labels, 1000 in box . . .35 " " per 10,000 2.50 180 Emerson binder Furnished in cloth and leather only. Two narrow strips of thin steel are inserted in firmly glued casings of binder's cloth, on each inside edge of the back, and work hinge-like as do the lids. The front or left hand strip contains eyelet holes, from which heavily threaded needles are passed through the papers supplies and through corresponding eyelets in the back or right-hand strip, and firmly secured to the cleats by belaying — a figure 8 turn. The flexible back adjusts itself to any thickness of papers, and the strips hold them as in a vise. Any size or style made promptly to order. Discounts on orders of lo or more. Lettering title on front cover 25c. per line. No. Size: cm. Size: in. Price. 4100 14x19 5>^X7>^ 1 .65 15x23 6x9 65 I 1 5 X 24 6x9;^ 75 \% . 16x25 6Xx9^ 7S 2 16.5X26 6>^xio;4^ 75 ^y^ . 18x27 . . 7x 10^ 75 3 18.5x29 . . 7XX11K 80 I'A . . 20.5x29 . . 8x ii>^ 90 4 21 X30 8>(xii^ 00 4>^ • 22x30 8^x11^ 00 5 24x32 gH X 12X 10 5X . . 23X33-5 • 9X13X 20 6 25x33.5 . 9^x 13X 25 7 • 27.5x37 io|4^xi4K 50 7K • 28x40.5 . 11x16 60 8 30 X 44 iiM'xi7X 75 %% . • 32.5x46 12^x18 75 6H . 33x48.5 • 13x19 2 25 9 ■ 37.5x57 I4J4^X22>^ '7 50 10 42x58.5 . . 16/2x23'/ 2 75 io>< . 49x67.5 . 19X X26}4 3 25 II 57x75.5 . 22X X29^ 4 50 12 63x77.5 • 24^x30;^ 4 50 Library binder Furnished in binder's cloth and marble paper boards. Two sides without a back, separate cloth back furnished if desired. An inexpensive but practical binder. Any size to order. 181 Svipplies To use the binder, pierce the pamphlet with an awl to cor- respond with the eyelet holes in the binder, and tie the two sides on the pamphlet. Begin at the bottom of the book and lace the cord back and forth to the top, thence lace back and forth to the bottom and tie tightly across end of book. Secure knot with a drop of mucilage. No. 4Ia b c d e f g K i i k 1 m n. o P q r s t u V w X y z Size : cm. lOX l6 I I.5X 17 13.5x18 13x20.5 14x21 15x23 I5X 24 16x25 16.5 :5 26 18x26.5 18x27.5 20.5 X 26 20.5 X 27.5 18.5x29 19x29 21 X30 22x29 20.5x33 22x33.5 24x32 35.5x22.5 22x37 25x33-5 27.5x37 29x42 30x44 Size : in. 4x6X 4^x6^ S'AxS 6x9 6x9;^ 6Xx9^ 6/2 X 7x yx 8x sysx 7Xx 7/2X 8Xx 8>^x 8x 8^x 9>^x i4x8J^ 9^x 10^ X 11)4 X II^X 0% 0% o^ ^y^ ly lU ^% 3 3X 3% 7% Price. 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 40 40 45 45 50 50 50 50 60 65 75 Common Sense binder We recommend this binder as simple, durable and effective. Two metal strips make a vise in which pamphlets or papers are clamped by flexible, flat steel fasteners, attached to the right- hand stub as securely as if bound. This fastener is stiff enough to perforate thm papers, so flexible that it can be bent with the 182 fingers, and so strong that it can be bent back and forth in con- stant use for many years without breaking. It is replaced as quickly as a common cord. The fastener is passed through the papers between the stubs, which are held firmly till it is bent over as close as possible, thus clamping them together. The free end of the fastener is then protected by sliding the brass clasp over it. Beside the styles and sizes listed we make any size or material promptly to order. In ordering from the following sizes, allow Yt, cm. margin all round ; i. e., order a binder I cm. {}i in.) longer and >^ cm. (7,^ in.) wider than paper. Specify size in ordering. Lettering on front cover 25c. per line. Wire fasteners, all sizes, 25c. per dozen. For shelf list binders see 3IJ. 3IJ. page 163. No. Size : centimeters Size : inches Full cloth Half russia 42al . 14x21.5 . . 5>^x8>^ . . . $ .60 $ .90 2 . . 1 5 X 24 . 6x9>^ . . . .65 1. 00 3 . 16x25 . 6Xx9^ . . .70 1.05 4 . 16.5x26 . 6>^xio^ . . -75 1. 10 5 . . 18.5x27 . 7Xxio^ . . .80 1. 10 6 . 19.5x26.5 . . 7^x10;^ . . .80 1. 10 7 . 20.5X26 8>^xioXin>^ morocco only 1. 10 8 . 21 X27 . 8Xxio^ . . . .85 1. 15 9 . 19.5x29 . 7^X11^4 . . .85 1. 15 10 . 21x30 . 8Xxii^ . . .85 1.20 II 22X31 . . 8|4^xi2X . . . .90 1.25 12 23X30.5 . . 9x12 . . . •95 1.30 13 . 25.5X30.5 . lox 12 . . . 1. 00 1-35 14 • 24X32 c)%yi\z% . . 1. 00 1-35 15 . . 23.5X34.5 . . 9XX13X . • . 1.05 1.40 16 . . 25oX33o • • ioxi3>( . . . 1. 10 1.45 Supplies No. Size : cm. Size : in. Full cloth. Half russia. 17 • 26.5X36 . . io}4 X 14X • • 1. 15 1.50 18 . 27x37 . 10^x^14/2 . . . 1,20 1-55 20 . . 28x40.5 . . 11x16 1-35 1.70 21 29X42 ii>< . . 1-45 1.85 22 . . 30.5x44 . 12X17X • • 1.50 2.00 23 . 32.5x45.5 . . 12^x18 . . 1-75 2.25 24 34x49.5 . I3>^xi9>^ . . 1.85 2.40 S\ipplles 25 . 38x56 . . 15x22 . . 2.00 2.50 26 . 42x61 . . 16^^x24 . . 2.25 2.80 27 . . 47.5x63.5 . . 183^x25 . . . 2.50 3.00 Spring-back binder The magazines, pamphlets or sheets are held firmly in a vise made by the steel cylinder spring back, which holds one sheet as firmly as a volume. No awl, needle or string is needed. Extensively used in reading rooms for papers with double page illustrations, as the absence of perforations preserves sheets for permanent binding. Its chief feature is the ease and quickness with which sheets can be inserted and removed. Stock binders have roan back and corners. Other styles and odd sizes made promptly to order. In ordering special binders, give exact size of papers to be bound, and, if oblong, specify shape. Lettering on front cover 25c. per line. No. Size : cm. 46al i6x 25 2 . • 18x26.5 3 19.5 X 29 4 20.5 X26 5 21x30 6 23.5X32 7 • 23.5x33.5 8 • 24.5X31 9 . 26.5X36 10 27-5x37 II 29 X 42 12 • 30-5x44 13 • 32.5x45-5 Size : in. 6Xx9 7>^xi 7^X1 8>^xi 8Xxi 9X I g'/xi 9^X1 loK X I \oj{x I I I >2 X I I2X I 12^ X I 0% 0% 2 3X 6% 7X Price. $ .90 1. 10 1. 10 1. 10 1.20 1.25 1-35 1-35 1-55 1.60 1.70 1.80 184 Clacher patent pamphlet box This is a durable case for filing pamphlets, periodicals, music, loose sheets, or any papers that need to be kept for quick reference and free from dust. It is a strong wooden box with Supplies marbled sides and top, and cloth back with gold lines. A concealed spring holds the cover dust tight. The back of the box opens like a spring door without latch or catch. A wooden slide in the bottom acts as a car to carry the contents; when drawn out this holds the spring door open during consultation. A slight pressure of the finger on the slide replaces the contents and shuts the box without removing it from the shelf. Inside the door is a blank index arranged to be written on, and read easily. The dimensions given below are inside measurements. We make promptly to order any other size or finish. High Deep Thick No. cm. in. cm. in. cm. in. Price 45al i6 6X 10.5 VA 5 2 5 .50 2 21 8X 13 sA 6.2 2/^ '11 3 23 9 15 6 7-5 3 .60 4 23 9 17-5 7 7-5 3 .65 5 ^S-S 10 17-5 7 8.8 3H .70 6 25.5 10 20.5 8 8.8 Z% •ll 7 28 1 1 23 9 10 4 .80 8 31 i2^j: 23 9 10 4 •95 9 35 15 25 10 12 A% 1.25 10 28 1 1 23 9 10 4 1.50 48alO has four slides, and is best for bills, letters, etc. 185 Manilla CC pamphlet cases Made from heavy tag board to contain a few thin pam- phlets or loose sheets : 451T1 I and 2. open at side only, 451113 opens at side and top. Supplies Size : cm. Size : in. Price. 45ml 25x17.5 10x7 each 2c. ; per 100 $1.50 45m2 31x20.5 12X8 each 3c. ; (( (( 1-75 45m3 22.5x27.5 ii^xSj^ . " 10 " 100 " 1000 .15 1. 00 7.50 Wood CC pamphlet cases Made of thoroughly seasoned stock, strongly joined and covered with durable marbled paper. These cases have solid tops, which protect contents from dust and injury. Made in standard sizes, as given below, or in special sizes to order. Regular stock is carried in different thicknesses to avoid waste of shelf space when there are few pamphlets on a single subject. A discount of 20 per cent, on orders of ten or more cases. No. Size : cm. Size : in. Price 45-03 . 25x17.5X3 . . 10 X 7 Xl}4 ' . 15c. 4 • 25x17.5x6 . . 10x7 X2>^ . 20c, 5 . 25x17,5x10 . . 10x7 X4 25c. 6 . 26x17.5x7 . . . 10^X7 X2^ . 20c, 7 • . 27.5x18.5x4.5 . . iix7Xxi|4^ . 20c, 8 • 27.5x18.5x7.5 . . . 11x7^x3 25c. 8a . 27. 5X18. 5X10 . . . II X7>^ X4 • 30c. 9 • 30x22.5X9 . . . 12x9 X3>^ . . 30c. 10 • • 35x25 XIO.5 . . 14X 10 X4>^ . • 35c. 186 L. B. pamphlet boxes These boxes are made of heavy board covered with highly glazed mottled paper. Half of one side doubles back on itself, permitting easy consultation without removal of contents. The box can be held in the left hand like a book, while the right is Supplies free to turn leaves. As pamphlet cases or scrap files for loose leaves they are dust tight, open quickly and do not spill con- tents when carelessly handled. They stand on edge like books. The larger sizes make admirable newspaper and periodical files. Daily papers should be folded once, while smaller ones may be filed flat. In ordering send size of paper to be filed. Discount of 20 per cent, on five or more boxes in one order. High Deep Thick No. cm. in. cm. in. cm. in. Price 48a 16 6X 19.5. 4M 3-6 iK .20 b 21 8X 13 5% 4-3 1)4 .20 c 23 9 15 6 5 2 .25 d 23 9 ^7-5 7 5 2 .25 e 25-5 10 17-5 7 5-7 2X .25 f 25-5 10 20.5 8 5-7 2X .25 g '28 II 23 9 6.5 2H .25 K 31 12X 25-5 10 7-2 2^ .30 187 Sxipplles High Deei > Thick No. cm. in. cm. in. cm. in. Price. i 36 I4X 25.5 10 7.2 2^ $ .40 i 44 I7X 31 I2X 8 3^ .50 k 51 2D 33 13 9 3>^ .50 1 56 22 38 15 10 4 .60 m 61 24 51 FOR 33 20 SIZE II CARDS. 4^4: •75 P thin 13-5 sX 8.5 3X 3 iX •15 P 13-5 s% 8.5 3X 6.5 2K •15 Indexes We make various alphabetical indexes to fit these boxes. For the 48g, which is sold for papers and scrap sheets, 20 x 25 cm, we furnish indexes in sets of 5, 10 and 20, covering a single alphabet and giving carefully devised subdivisions. A to Z indexes are supplied to fit all sizes of pamphlet boxes at the same price as the box. Ten 48g boxes, with a ten-section index, cost $4.00. Numeric indexes can be supplied if desired, prices on application. Manilla folders are furnished to fit 48h boxes. 48ifi Numbered per 1000 $5.50 48if Unnumbered " 5.00 L. B. scrap box One hundred manilla pockets are arranged in a heavy case, alphabetically or by subject numbers, thus constituting their own index. Very convenient for filing scraps, clippings and loose sheets, when it is not practicable to use for this purpose the vertical filing system described on page 187. The subject is entered on the pocket and in the index, and additional matter added as it comes to hand. As the scraps are not mounted they can be used in compilations without the labor of recopying, or they can be thrown away when their season of interest has passed. A book index, numbers, letters, months and days on ready gummed slips are furnished with the scrap box, but a card index adds to its usefulness Any one of the desk outfits is suitable for this purpose. 44a ^2.50 . 188 Breed's portfolio scrap book Fifty strong manilla pockets firmly bound in red or black leather, making a handsome octavo volume. An alphabetic index in front provides for alphabetic arrangement, or as the envelopes are numbered the notes and clippings may be classified according to decimal or any other classification. The pockets are provided with flaps so that it is impossible for s^pp"®* clippings to fall out or get lost, and the excellent binding will stand long and severe usage. Numerous guards allow plenty of room for expansion. 44b $3.00 L, B. scrap book This consists of one hundred manilla sheets, 20 x 25 cm. with guards laced in a Common Sense binder (42a7). On these sheets the scraps are pasted, the insertion of new sheets in the proper places preserving the classification as the collection grows. These manilla sheets and shelf binders make a practical scrap book, combining the merits of the old system of pasting on a flat sheet with the advantage of easy revision. 44 i Scrap book in half morocco, with guards and 1 00 manilla sheets $1.50 Extra manilla sheets . . . per loo .25 These scrap sheets are also furnished with the spring back binder, which affords an excellent protection for loose leaves, as they can be quickly inserted in their proper order, accord- ing to any method of classification. 46a4 Spring back binder, roan back and corners . $1.10 Extra manilla sheets . . . per 100 .25 The manilla scrap sheets may also be used with one of the pamphlet boxes shown on page 187. This serves the purpose of a loose leaf binder, allowing perfect freedom of classification by any method. The proper box to fit scrap sheets is 48g. 48g 25c. 189 AtKenaemL file The file consists of a centre stick, around which are ar- ranged seven smaller sticks, kept in place by a rubber handle at Supplies Sizes No. I length. 48 in. to fit papers up to 38 in. 2 " 40 in. " " " " " 30 in. 2i " 36 in " " " " " 26 in. 3 " 32 in. ' " " " •' 22 in. the bottom and a common rubber ring at the top. Each of the smaller sticks binds the middle of one paper, holding it securely and keeping it separate from the others. A very serviceable and low-priced file. 46ni per ten $6.00 Rubber bands each .15 Rubber rings, per doz .50 At>vater newspaper files Simply two sticks held together by strong rubber rings and kept in place by two fixed pins, which also hold the papers. A practical and cheap file. It does not file consecutively. 46n8 12 in. 14 in, and 16 in. between bands, per ten $3.00 18 in. 20 in. " 22 in. " " " 3.50 24 in. 26 in. " 28 in. " " " 4.00 30 in. 32 in. " 34 in. " " " 4.50 36 in. 38 in. " 40 in. " " " 5.00 Rubber rings each .03 190 Interchangeable pigeon-Kole cases Quarter sawed oak, antique finish, made without top mould- ing, of uniform height and width, 25 cm. high, 35 cm. wide, 47a Svipplles 47d 47e 47f (9^x13^^ in.) They are interchangeable and can be used equally well in revolving book cases, on shelves, tables, or desks. 47^-f each case $2.50 47I 47rv Same wood and finish, but smaller than 47a-f ; 25 x 27.5 cm. (gj^xiiji in.) 47l.n ........ each case S2.00 IQI Supplies R\iled papers We furnish sheets of 1 size, 20x25 cm., and n size, exactly half as large, with L. B. ruling. This consists of main lines of standard ruling i cm. apart, with faint intermediate lines half way between the regular rulings, for interlining shorthand work, or for closely written matter. Faint down lines divide the page into four columns for headings or tabulations. These faint rulings can be written over without affecting legibility. Sheets punched for Common Sense binders. We also furnish checking paper in 1 size sheets, ruled in cm. squares, giving 500 spaces to each side of the sheet for statistics, tabulations, etc. Every fifth line each way is a heavy red one, dividing the sheet into 5 cm. squares. 53 L sheets library ruling .... per 100 50c. N " " .... " 30c. I Checking paper .... " 50c. Blocks or pads We have made for us a series of standard sized papers of ordinary grade, blocked. These have a good writing surface and are suitable for notes and memoranda. They are cut and blocked into exact sizes, and are put up in double thick pads. As they are uniform in quality and always of standard size, they will be found more satisfactory than the irregular sizes, varying weights and grades of odds and ends of paper usually put up in this way. The p size is the same as the 33 size standard cards. The 1 size is the same as the shelf list sheets and scrap sheets and fits 48g file boxes, 46a4 spring back binders and 42a7 Common Sense binders. The n size is exactly half of 1 size. p 7.5x12.5 cm. 3x5 in. per 10, 4 lbs . . . $ .65 n 12.5x20 cm. 5x8 in. '• 10 " . . . 1.50 1 20 X25 cm. 8x10 in. " . 20 " . . . 3.0b 192 Library Bureau steel pens Made specially for cataloging and other library handwriting, but equally good for commercial uses. They are manufactured by the largest and best makers in the world, and are as perfect a steel pen as can be made. The following are exact facsimiles. Supplies 55a Nos. 1 , 2 or 3 Falcon per gross $1.00 .50 Library Bureau pencils The best high grade lead pencils, specially made for library or commercial uses. Satisfactory in every respect. Order by the dozen or gross. In ordering, state whether hard, soft or medium leads are desired. Special discounts on large orders. luibrary Bureau— Library M% 2 IIIMWIK LibraryBTireati Coinmerctal NQ3 55al 2, 2a or 3, medium, soft or hard per dozen 40c. 193 Svipplles Draw^ing board mucilage This is a vegetable glue warranted to keep perfectly good and to contain no injurious ingredients. It possesses great strength and is recommended for sticking almost everything. Put up in screw capped jars. We also furnish photo mounter, which is made especially for mounting photographs, drawings, etc. Put up as above. 56 3-0Z, jars $ .15 6-oz. "... . . . .25 14-OZ. " . t . 50 Half gallon . 2.00 Gallon . . 3-50 Clinch paper clip A simple clip with many of the advantages of the more expensive forms. Is flat and binds firmly. In quarter thousand boxes. 58 i . , . . . . . . . . per box 20c. Conductor's punch Convenient desk tool for perforating papers to fasten, tie or bind in one of the numerous styles of binders. It cuts a hole 4mm. in diameter. This punch is not an ordinary shoe punch, which is worthless for cutting paper, but it is a small die cutter which works easily and makes a clean hole. Special punches are often made as a safety device for checks, bills and other papers. These are furnished at extra cost, depending on the form of die. 6ip Ordinary round die $2,50 194 Erasers Brush eraser; with a convenient attachment to the rubber eraser for cleaning the page after erasing. The rubber is of the best -quality and the brush strongly inserted. Typewriter eraser; of circular form, especially designed for ->use on paper while in a machine. It is equally good for erasing ^pencil marks or smoothing the surface of paper upon which the steel eraser has been used. Steel eraser ; an essential tool for every cataloger's desk. Those offered by the L. B. are of the highest grade steel. Made in two forms — oval and with knife edge for use as paper cutter; .^11 with cocoa handles. 63a Brush eraser 25c. <63c Type writer eraser .... per dozen 50c. ^3el Oval edge 40c. 63e2 Knife edge 50c. Supplies 64 Japanned Nickel Paper \veight clip A handsome, nickeled or japanned paper weight, which is also an admira- ble clip. Papers are firmly clamped be- tween the base and the adjustable weight, which is held in place by a strong spring. 25c. 50c. Desk blotting pads These protect the desk from ink stains and serve as a blotter and cushion for writing upon. Three sheets of blotting paper are held by four russia corners and heavy tar board back. An essential on every desk. Made in two sizes and filled with ihe best " Treasury " blotting paper. 64di 19x24 in 90c. 64d2 i2Xi9in. . . . . . . . . 60c. 195 Perfect inkstand A pouch of pure soft rubber holds the ink, an ebony cut-glass base protecting it from accident. A turn of the nickeled thumb-screw on top sends up exactly the amount of ink svippUes ^"""^■il^^M . wanted. On top a cube of crystal 66b cut-glass forms the dipping cup for the pen. An air-tight rubber stopper completes this " instru- ment of precision," as it is justly called. The two essentials of a perfect inkstand are a pen gauge dip- ping cup and adjustable fountain. These inkstands have both essentials and are made on scientific principles, preserving quantity and quality of the ink and the points of pens from any possible injury. 66a Pressed glass $1.50 66b Cut glass 2.00 Arm rest In writing on the bottom lines of the accession book, or any large blank book, the the writer is compelled to have some support for the arm, or the handwriting becomes cramped and not uniform with the rest of the page. The arm rest overcomes this difficulty, and gives greater ease in writing. Made in oak, handsomely finished. 86k 75c. 196 Supplies L. B. ledger rest Made in oak ; other woods to order. For holding on desk or table, at any angle, large books of record or reference, like the heavy library accession book. When not in use it shuts flat, and can be stored between the books. Saves the books as well as the writer. 8611 For cap books 40 X 44 cm. (i6x i8 in.) . . $3.50 8612 Medium and demy 44x60 cm. (18x24 in.) . 4.00 8613 L, B. accession 50x75 cm. (20x30 in.) . . 4.50 197 Publication departinent ^ The technical manuals published by the Library Bureau are recommended by the library profession as indispensable to librarians and assistants. Similar publications by other pub- lishers are also cataloged here, and are supplied by the Bureau Publications for the convenience of librarians. These, with the publications of the American Library Association, of which a list is given, are all helpful, and most of them absolutely necessary in every library. All prices are net. Decimal classification and relativ index For arranging, cataloging, and indexing public and private libraries, and for pamphlets, dippings, notes, scrap books, index rerums, etc. By Melvil Dewey, director New York state library and library school. Published by the Library Bureau. Adopted by the Institut international de bibliographic, Brussels, September, 1895, ^s its official classification for use in the various countries, and by the Concilium bibliographicum, Zurich. Brief description All known subjects are grouped into 10 classes num- bered with the digits, 0-9 ; e. g., 5 is Seienqe. Each class is treated as a separate library and divided into ten divisions numbered likewise; e.g. 51 is Mathematics. Each division has ten sections; e.g. 513 is Geometry. Many of these sections are further divided so that the minutest topic may have a specific number, all after the first three figures being arranged as decimals. Thus 331.89 is Strikes, or, to give the meaning of each figure in order (as would be seen at a glance in the book) — Sociology ; Political Economy ; Capital, Labor, and Wages; Laboring Classes ;■ Strikes. All subjects in the tables are ar- ranged in simple numerical order, and the relative index enables a novice to assign the minutest topic to its exact place in the classification, or to find anything previously assigned by the quickest and cheapest method yet dis- covered. Full directions are given for applying this system to its manifold uses and also for variations to meet special cases. 199 Publications No person interested in public or private libraries can afford to ignore the investigation of this system, which is more widely adopted than any other. Full descriptive and explanatory circular sent on application. These books are not sent out on approval. The twentieth century edition is now in process of compilation. Sixth edition, with index, supplement, and additions to history, geography, etc. 1899. Half turkey, gilt top, A. L. A. binding, or full flexible persian morocco, red edges. II Price postpaid . . . . . . $5.00 Abridged decimal classification and relativ index Issued in response to the demand for a shorter form for small and slowly growing libraries. The short (3-figure) forms can be changed to the full class numbers at any time without other alteration than adding extra figures from the unabridged tables. I2a Cloth, postpaid ...... $1.50 Decimal classification. Second summaty, printed on cards 20 x25 cm. . . . each .25 Cutter's expansive classification A logical, practical classification for books. Devised by C. A. Cutter, librarian of the Forbes Library, Northampton, Mass. This work is issued unbound in sheets, not yet being completed. To all subscribers of $5.00 the sheets and the revisions, or second editions of each part, are sent as issued from the press. Brief description It consists of seven tables of classification of progres- sive fullness, designed to meet the needs of a library at its successive stages of growth. The first table has few classes and no subdivisions. It is meant for a very small collection of books. The second has more classes and some sub- 200 divisions, but retains all the old classes with their previous marks. This is intended for the small collection when it has swelled so much that it must be broken up into more parts. Books which are put into the new classes must, of course, have new marks ; but those in the old ones remain as they are : their marks need no change. In this way the number of the classes and sub-classes is gradually increased, and yet in each transition from the simpler to the com- plex scheme the old notation is preserved, so that there is only the absolutely necessary amount of alteration. Passing through the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, it comes finally to the seventh, which is full and minute with a capacity Putucations of increase to the tenth power, for there might be an eighth and ninth table if need be. From this adaptation to growth comes the name expansive. The first feature of the notation is not original, the second is. The first is the use of the letters of the alphabet to mark the classes, and of a second letter for the divisions, and a third for their subdivision. The second feature, which is original, is the use of figures to mark countries, and letters for all other subjects. Part I consists of the " First six classifications," complete with index and title page. Part II, not yet completed, will consist of the "Seventh classification" in full, with complete indexes to each separate class. Natural sciences, arts, fine arts and the general index are not yet printed. The five dollar subscription covers these classes and the general index when finished. Descriptive circulars sent on application, together with instructions for binding. A springback temporary binder, 46a, can be used to advantage for this work until it is complete and ready for binding. I2b Part I First six classes, complete, with in- dex and title page. 1 60 p. In sheets $ .80 I2b Part II Seventh classification Philosophy, 1 5 p. and index. Religion 67 p. " History 68 p. " Medicine 45 p. " Local list 35 p. " Social sciences, nop. Arts of communication by language and literature, 143 p. . . . 1.25 Sheets of others forwarded as issued. 201 In sheets .50 li .80 11 .80 a .80 i( .80 . .80 Publications Library school rules Containing card catalog, accession and shelf list rules; edited by Melvil Dewey, director of the New York state library and library school. Sixth edition, revised, with marginal alternative rules., 1899. Printed on the finest paper, 25x17.5 cm, allowing margin for side notes. Bound together complete. Published by the Library Bureau. Card catalog rules for author and classed catalogs, with a " Bibliography of catalog rules" by Mary Salome Cutler Fairchild, instructor in cataloging in the Library School. Contains facsimile cards illustrating all points. Accession rules (see 31a) Sample pages written in the library hand illustrate each rule. - Shelf list rules (see 3*0 cover constant questions that arise and are fully illustrated by sample pages showing method of filling, 13a Cloth, postpaid $1.25 Genuine half turkey morocco . . . . 2.00 Full Persian morocco, interleaved for individual additions. ... . . . 2.50 Simplified library school rules An abridged edition compiled for the benefit of libraries not requiring such elaborate bibliographical records as are pro- vided for in the complete edition (13a).. It differs from the original edition in being more explicit, with fuller notes, simpler statements, and clearer definitions; also in omitting the rules for minute bibliographical records. It contains simplified card catalog rules, accession rules, shelf list rules, simplified book numbers, and rules for capi- talization, punctuation, library abbreviations and library hand- writing. These rules are equally applicable to dictionary and classed catalogs. Sample catalog cards are given illustrating both forms. This edition is specially suitable for small public and. private libraries. 1898. 13al Cloth, postpaid $1.25 Half turkey morocco ..".". . 2,00 Full Persian morocco . . " . . . 2.50 Paperjissued as no, 16, vol. 4, " Library notes " i .00 . 202 Library handwriting copy cards TYl n OPaRSTUVVW. uj X V M z 2..- Publicat^oi\s I3a2 Facsimile of joined hand WB' C^D ET' G:H -^ J KAJ M^H OP a R ST U V W X Y Z abcde fo h'»j k I'm nop C] r s t u V w X y z I234S67890 8c Take, great pains to have all w^ritinq u-nifarm .in size, slant,.. spacing- &:. forms of letters. I ■3a3' Facsimile of disjeined hand 203 > It is of the utmost importance that all writing in card cata- logs, indexes or lists' be legible and uniform in appearance. The Library Bureau supplies two styles of standard library hand- writing copy used and recommended by the library schools. Printed on t^t, size cards. I3a2 Joined each 5c. Publications I3a3 Disjoined "5c. Library abbreviations Compiled by Melvil Dewey. Reprint on card folder of abbreviations published in 1894 edition of " Library school rules " (13a). 1334 each 5c. Library primer By John Cotton Dana. The most complete handbook ever published for librarians. Eyery phase of library work, theoreti- cal, practical, and historical, is dealt with, and new methods, systems, and supplies illustrated and described. Second edition 1900. Published by Library Bureau, Chicago. I3a5 Cloth, postpaid Ii.oo Cataloging By Esther Crawford. Reprint of a paper read before the Ohio library association in Toledo, Ohio, 9 August, 1899. Specially valuable to beginners. 1900. Published by Library Bureau, Chicago. I3a6 Paper, postpaid 15c. 204 United States government publications Part II The legislative body. Cloth, 147 pages $2.00 8nu<};>rivoa *voa 3; United States government publications A hand book for the cataloger, by Adelaide R. Hasse, chief of the document department of the New York public library. This work covers the whole subject with great minuteness and includes in its scope constitutions, treaties, legislative papers, executive and judicial papers, federal documents, and state and city documents. The subjects are treated in the order named, and facsimile cards are given which emphasize and explain the rules and recommendations. The work will be issued in parts. Published by the Library Bureau, Boston. I3a7 Part I The Government at large. Constitu- tions, treaties, statutes. In cloth, postpaid $i.oo Part II Announcement of this and following parts will be made shortly Cutter 2-figure decimal alphabetic order table A scheme giving to each work its own exclusive book num- ber, so contrived that "the books stand on the shelves alpha- betically by authors under each subject." With the relative location, now used by most libraries, this system makes indefin- ite intercalation of books possible in a very simple manner. It not only brings together upon the shelves all of an author's works upon one subject, but allows of still closer arrangement by dates or by alphabetic arrangement under title, as desired. Devised by C. A. Cutter, librarian of the Forbes library, Northampton, Mass., it has grown in use from one library to a wide adoption in others, as a satisfactory solution of one of the problems of close classification. Full explanatory circular mailed gratis on application. The tables are mounted on boards, strongly hinged together, and folded compactly. 1880. 13b Mounted, postpaid . . . . . $1.25 205 Publications Publications Cutter-Sanborn 3-figure alphabetic order table Made by Miss Kate E. Sanborn, on the same principle as 13b, but three figures instead: of two are used with the initial letter. It is intended for libraries that have large classes to^be arranged in alphabetic order. 1895. 13c Two parts complete, postpaid $2^50 Part I, consonants 1.50 Part 2, vowels and S : uoo Cutter 3-figure decimal alphabetic order table These tables are simply an enlargement of the Cutter 2-figure order table (I3b). They include and extend the matter originally published in the 2-figure table, and can not only be employed to better advantage than the Cutter-Sanborn 3-figure tables, where the 2-figure tables have been used, but they can be worked both for two or three figures equally well. In two parts, mounted on boards strongly hinged together and folded com- pactly. 13d ' Two parts, complete postpaid . . . - $2^,25 Part I, consonants .i'5o - • Part 2, vowels and S .... . >7S Eclectic card catalog rules Author and title entries based on Dziatzko's " Instruction" compared with the rules of the British Museum, Cutter, Dewey Perkins and other authorities ; " with appendix containing a list of oriental titles of honor and occupations"; by Klas August Linderfelt. Boston, Charles A. Cutter. 1890. 8 + 104 p. O. Professor Dziatzko's work, says Mr. Linderfelt, is a marvel of ingenious condensation, lucidity and completeness. It would have been impossible to evolve out of mere theoretical reasoning such an array of minute directions as to the manner of proceeding in the innumerable variations and peculiari- ties of book making, which are the result of the vagaries of authors, pub- lishers and printers for the last 450 years, and now contribute their share toward making the life of the conscientious cataloger a burden. On the contrary, 206 Professor Dziatzko's rules are the outgrowth of the actual passing through his own hands of every one of the 340,000 cards and the 330,000 books and pamphlets which they recorded ; and the examples he cites are actual existing facts. Taking this as a foundation, Mr. Linderfelt has prepared a manual suited to the needs and habits of the American cata- loger, who in many respects has very different ideas from his German cousin, and has made it in .a way an epitome of ail Publications rules by his references to other codifiers. The book is excel- lently printed and well indexed. The appendix of oriental titles with their translations, is exceedingly valuable. I3e Paper covers, postpaid . . . . . ^1.25 Cloth boards 1.50 Half goat, A. L. A. style (very substantial) . 2.00 Flexible persian morocco, interleaved " . . 2.50 List of subject headings for use ii\ dictionary catalogs Prepared by a committee of the American Library Asso- ciation. Second edition, revised. Published for the American Library Association Publishing Section by the Library Bureau, 1898. Reprinted, 1901. 6 + 206 p O. There has been nothing more puzzling to the novice in cataloging than the variations of subject headings in different catalogs. The list of subject headings furnishes a professional tool which has been found most helpful. The headings used in the best dictionary catalogs have been eai^efully compared, and those considered preferable have been adopted by the committee for this list. 13I Cloth, postpaid . . . . ' . " . .' ^2.00 Library Notes A journal of improved methods, in which is given a valu- able record of the results of the studies and experiments con- ducted in the Library School, N. Y. state library, Albany,- N. Y. The special features of this work are the "literary methods 207 Publications and labor-savers," practical, helpful rules, notes and hints for every reader and writer who would accomplish the most possible with his time and labor. Every one connected with or inter- ested in library work, not possessing these handbooks, should secure the back volumes if possible. They are very scarce and will soon be unobtainable. Back numbers of all parts excepting Nos. 13 and 14, which contain abridged decimal classi- fication and are now out of print, can still be had. 15a Vol. I, bound in cloth #4.00 Vols. II, III, bound together in cloth, paged and indexed as one volume .... 4.00 Vol. IV, bound in cloth, completes the work . 4.00 It contains — Nos. 13, 14, in one part, out of print. No. 15. Library recipes . . . .50 No. 16. Simplified library school rul^s i.oo Public Libraries This is a monthly journal devoted to all phases of library work, and published by the Library Bureau, 215 Madison street, Chicago. Founded in 1896, in answer to a strong demand for such a work, this periodical has grown steadily in the quality of its contents and in the favor of its readers. In presenting the larger plans of the work occupying the more advanced fields of librarianship, the details necessary to the progress of the new and smaller libraries are given constant and careful attention. It numbers among its contributors the leading librarians of the day, and in its pages may always be found the latest and best ideas in libraiy work. Its reports of matters of interest to mem- bers of the American Library Association and of the meetings of the various state associations and library clubs have recom- mended it to the attention of library workers everywhere, while the attention given to the elementary but no less important 208 details of library work makes it suggestive to all and invaluable to less experienced workers. No effort is spared in carrying out the object of this periodical, which is to promote the principles of the A. L. A., " the best reading for the largest number at the least cost," to forward the interests of state library associations in every possible way, keep librarians and trustees in touch with the work going on and to encourage the founding of new libra- ries and the building up of those already established. Publications Ten numbers complete the yearly volume. A few of the earlier volumes (i, 2, 3, 4, 5) may be had unbound at $3.00 each. Some special back numbers, 75c. each. 15c Subscription price, 10 numbers . . . . $1.00 Five subscriptions on one order . . . .4.00 Single numbers ....... .20 209 Publications of the Americarv Library Association publishing board Large series A. L. A. index to general literature. New edition, greatly enlarged. 1901. Cloth, $10.00 ; half morocco, $14.00. A. L. A. index of portraits. In preparation. A. L. A. Annotated bibliography of American history. Edited by J. N. Lamed. In publications press. Cloth, $6.00. Annotated bibliography of fine art and music. Painting, sculpture, architecture, arts of decoration and illustration, by Russell Sturgis. Music by Henry Edward Krehbiel. Edited by George lies. 1897. Paper, 50c; cloth, $1.00. List of books for girls and wonrien and their clubs. Edited by Augusta H. Leypoldt and George lies. 1895. Paper, 50c; cloth, $1.00. Reading for the young. A classified, annotated catalog, compiled by John F. Sargent. 1890. Supplement and subject index prepared by Mary E. and Abby L. Sargent. 1895. Cloth, $r.oo. Complete work out of print. Small Series Books for boys and girls. Compiled by Caroline M. Hewins. 1897. Paper, loc; 50 copies, $2.00 ; 100 copies, $3.00. List of books for girls and women and their clubs. Edited by Augusta H. Leypoldt and George lies. 1895. In five parts, i. Fiction. 2. Biog- raphy, History, Travel, Literature, Folklore. 3. Fine art and Music. 4. Education and Science. 5. Useful arts. Livelihoods, Country work, The Household, Sports, Reference works, Club hints. Paper, loc. each. Also issued in large series in one volume. List of French fiction. Compiled and annotated by Mme. Sophie Cornu and William Beer. 1898. Paper, loc. Paper and ink. By R. T. Swan, commissioner of public records, Massachusetts. 1895. Paper, IOC ; $1.10 per 100 copies. Card series Catalog cards 1 periodical publications. 2 various sets of periodicals and books. 3 current books on English history, with annotations. 4 bibliographical serials. For detailed information in regard to the card publications, apply directly to the Publishing board of the A. L. A., 10^ Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Index A to Z guide cards 109, 10 Abbreviations for libraries: Dewey. . . 204 Abridged Decimal classification: Dewey 200 Library school rules: Dewey 202 Accession books 1 58-1 6 1 Condensed 1 60 Museum 161 Photograph 160 vStandard A. I,. A 158,9 Accession rules: Dewey 202 Acme book pocket 152 Adhesive cloth and paper 179 Administrative equipment. .93-170 Alphabetic order tables: Cutter .... 205,6 A. L. A. accession book 158,9 book size rule 161 A. L. A. publications 210 Subject headings 207 American Geographical Society, N.Y.C. two-story clutch stack 36 American Library Association and L.B 7,8 Angle blocks 112 Application blanks 143 cards 148 Arm chairs Bentwood 72,3 Windsor 67 Arm rest 161. 1 96 Arrangement cards 104 Athenaeum newspaper file 190 Atwater newspaper file 190 Automatic numbering stamp 173 B Bases for close construction tray cases 1 26-1 30 standard drawer cases. . . . 136-138 standard tray cases 124 Bentwood chairs 72,3 Best book cards 105 Bibliography cards 103 Binders 181-184 Common sense 182-184 Emerson 181 Library 181,2 Scrap sheet 189 Shelf list sheet 163 Spring back 1 84 Binding book 168 sheet 168 shp i'^>8,9 Biography cards 103 cross reference cards 102 Blotting pads 195 Book cards 1 50, i Book covers Duck slip 161 Manilla paper 1 79 Book dummies 1 76 elevators 38 pockets 1 52,3 Book rests Ledger 161. 197 Perfection 84 Book size card and rule 161 Book supports 175 Crocker 175 L.B 175 Book trays 79 Book trucks 78,9 Bookcases Folio 52, 3 Revolving 86 Rotary 85 Bookstacks 28-41 Clutch 36,7 L. B. Standard 28-35 Borrower's card 149 Borrower's pocket 1.52,3 Borrowers' register 143-145 book form 148,9 card form 143 Box seat chair 70 Boxwood A. L. A. size rule 161 Braces for books 175 Brackets, stack 30 Breed's portfolio scrap book 189 Browne charging system 145,6 Brush eraser 195 c C. C. book pocket 152 pamphlet cases 1 86 Call slip trays 156,7 Call sHps 147. 151 Calumet & Hecla Library: Reading room 44 Card catalog cases, Princeton Univ., N.J 18 Card catalog outfits 11 1-142 Accessories 111,12 Desk outfits 112,13 Drawer outfits 131-142 Tray outfits 115-125. 141 Card catalog rules: Dewey 202 Eclectic: hinder jeldt . . 206,7 Card catalogs 94-142 Cabinets 11 1-142 Cards 95-io7 Guide cards 108-1 10 Card erasures 97 pockets 152,3 writing 96. 203,4 Cards Application record 148 Borrowers 149 Catalog and index slips 101,2 Charging system 1 5°. i Colored 100, 1 . 1 50, 1 Commercial 101 Handwriting copy 203,4 Library catalog, L. B. Stand- ard. 95-108 Periodical record 164 Shelf list 162 Special printed catalog 102-107 Tab 107 Cards 33 size 99 32 size 98 Typewriter catalog 100 Catalog and index slips loi, 2 Cataloging; treatise: Crawford 204 Cataloging department, L. B. 19, 20 Chair and steps combined 81 tips, rubber 73. 176 Chairs 67-73 Bentwood . 72,3 Box seat 70 Children's 71 . 73 Victoria 68,9 Windsor 67 Charging card trays 114. 155,6 cards 1 50, i Charging desks 50,1 Medford Public Library ■. . . 144 Charging systen\s 143-157 Description of plans 145-147 Material. Application cards 148 Borrowers' cards ... 1 49- 151 Borrowers' register. . . 148,9 Call slips 151 Cards 149-151 Date guide cards 154 Date slips 1 54 Date stamp outfits. . . 155 Pockets 152,3 Slip trays 1 56, 7 Trays 114. 155,6 Chicago Academy of Sciences : Museum specimen cases. .24. 26,7 Children's furniture 57 Chairs 71. 73 Tables 59. 61 . 63 Children's reading rooms Lynn Public Library 56 North Adams Public Library . . 12 Circular tables 12. 44. 56. 59 Clacher pamphlet boxes 185 Classifications 199-201 Decimal: Dewey 199, 200 Expansive : Cutter 200, 1 Clinch paper clip 194 Close construction drawer cases. . . .139,40 tray cases 1 25-1 30 Cloth and paper for book repair 179 Clutch stacks '. . 36,7 212 Cole size card i6i Colors of L. B. cards. loo. 102. 107 150,1 Commercial L. B. cards loi Common sense binders 182-184 Condensed accession book 1 60 Conductor's punch 194 Consultation department, L.B. 15 Copier, L. B 90 Covers for books 161 . 1 79 Criticism cards 103 Crocker book braces 175 D Banner revolving bookcases 86 Date guide cards no. 154 slips 145. 154 stamp outfits 155. 171,2 Dates, daters and stamps . . 1 71-174 Embossing stamp 174 Numbering stamp 173 Perforating stamp 174 Rubber stamps 155. 171,2 Self -inking dater 172 Stamp inks and pads 173 Day and serial blanks 164 guide cards 109,10 Decimal order tables: Cutter 205,6 classification: Dewey. . . . 199, 200 shelf labels 178,9 Delivery desks 50,1 Med ford Public Library 144 New York University Library. . . 16 Description cards 107 Desk blotting pads 195 card outfits 1 1 2-1 1 4 Desk chairs Bentwood 72 Victoria 68 Desks Chargin. .g 61 . 50,1. 144 Flat top 64-66 Dictionary catalog subject headings: A.L.A 207 Dictionary holders 83,4 Drawer cabinet outfits Close construction 139, 140 Standard 131-138. 141,2 Duck slip covers for books 161 Dummies for books 176 Eclectic card catalog rules: Linder- feldt 206,7 Elevators for book stacks 38 Embossing stamp 174 Emerson binder 181 Employ nvent Bureau, L>. B. . . 17 Equipment for libraries 9, 93-170 Erasers 97. 195 Erasures on cards 97 Expansive classification: Cutter 200,1 Extension shelves for folios 52. 55 F Files for letters L. B. boxes 187,8 Vertical file cabinets 87-89 Files for newspapers Athenaeum files 190 Atwater files 190 L. B. boxes 187 Files for pamphlets 185-187 C. C. pamphlet cases 186 Clacher pamphlet box 185 L. B, boxes 187,8 Vertical files 87-89 Files for periodicals L. B. boxes 187,8 Racks 45- 76, 7 Vertical files 87-89 Files for photographs Special 53-55 Vertical 87-89 Files for scraps 188,9 Flat top desks 64-66 Flooring in stacks 37 Folding steps 80, i Folio bookcases 52,3 Furniture department, L.B. 42-91 Children's furniture. .57. 59. 61. 63 Special furniture 43-55 Stock furniture 58-91 G Glass flooring in stacks 37 Guide cards for card catalogs 108-1 10 charging cards. ... no, 114. 154 Gummed labels 180 213 H Handwriting for cards 96, 7. 203,4 Harvard Univ. Architectural Building Extension folio shelving 55 Photograph file cases 53,4 History cards 106 Holders Dictionary 83,4 Shelf label 35. 177,8 I Illinois University, Champaign: Faculty room furniture 46 Index slips 101,2 Indexes for pamphlet boxes 188 Inks for card writing 96 for stamps and ink pads 173 Inkstands 196 Interior locking attachment 112 Interior woodwork, L. B 23-27 J Jersey City Library: Cataloging room 92 Aisle in stack, with light 33 Newspaper room 48 Reading room 47 Reference room 20 L Label holders 35. 177,8 Labels Gummed 1 89 Shelf 1 78,9 Ledger clip i6i rest 161. 1 96 Letter copier 90 Lettering on binders 181 . 183,4 Lever key lock rod 1 1 1 Library abbreviations : Dewey 204 Library binder 181,2 Library Bureau Departments 11 History 7-9 Policy and purpose 13 Terms 5 Library catalog cards 97-107 L. B. Standard 97-100 Special printed 102-107 Library dates 155. 171 equipment 9. 93-170 handwriting 96,7. 203,4 Library notes: periodical 207,8 Library primer; handbook: Dana . . . 204 Library school rules: Dewey 202 Lighting of stacks 33. 37 Locking attachment for card cases ... 112 Lynn Public Library : Children's reading room 56 Delivery room divan 42 M Manilla C. C. pamphlet cases 186 pockets 152,3 Medford Public Library: Delivery desk 1 44 Stack room 38 Month guide cards 109, 1 10 Mucilage 194 Museum accession book 161 Museum fittings 25-27. 198 Specimen cases 24. 26,7. 198 N New Britain Institute: Reading room 49 Stack, top story 32 New York shelf list sheets 163 New York University : 6 Delivery desk 16 Door with section of wajl stack . . 41 Librarian's room 14 Reading table 45 Rotunda reading room 10 Second floor balcony stack 34 Seminar room, showing stacks. . 28 Newspaper file cases 187 holders 1 90 racks 74 North Adams Public Library: Children's reading room 12 Numbering stamp 173 O Oblong reading tables 60-63 Orange Public Library: Stacks, gallery and main floor. . 40 214 Order book 165, 6 sheets 166 slips 166, 7 Order tables, alphabetic: Cutter 205, 6 Pad dater 172 Pamphlet cases 185-188 C. C. cases 186 Clacher box 185 L. B. boxes 187, 8 Vertical file cabinets 87-89 Paper for book repair 179 L. B. ruled -192 pads or blocks 192 Paper clips Clinch clip 194 Clip and weight combined 195 Steel ledger 161 Paper weight and clip 195 Paste ; 194 Pencil dater 172 Pencils 193 Pens . 193 Perfection book rests 84 inkstands 196 Perforating stamp 174 Periodical racks 47. 75-77 Periodical record cards 164, 5 Periodicals for libraries. . . .207-209 Library notes 207,8 Public libraries 208,9 Photo mounter 194 Photograph accession book 1 60 Photograph file cases Harvard Univ., Architectural Building 53-55 Vertical file cabinets 87-89 Pigeon hole cases 191 Pockets for books and cards 152,3 Portable card outfits 11 2-1 14 Pratt Institute Library: Staff room. 22 Princeton University, N . J . : Card catalog cases 18 Printed cards for library catalogs. 102-107 guide cards 108,9 shelf labels 1 77,8 Public libraries: periodical 208,9 Publication department. . . .199-210 Punch, conductor's 194 Punching cards for rods in Q Quality of L. B. cards .95,6 of L. B. work 8,9. 13. 25 R R.acks Newspaper 74 Periodical 75-77 Umbrella 91 Reading stand 83 tables 58-63 Removal cards 106 Repair material for books 179 R.ests Arm 161 . 196 Ledger 161 . 197 Revolving bases for tray cabinets 124. 127 bookcases 85,6 shelf pin 177 Rods for card cabinets in, 112 Roller copier, L . B 90 Rotary bookcases 85 Round tables 12. 44. 56. 59 Rubber chair tips 73. 176 date sets 155. 171,2 erasers 195 Ruling on L. B. cards 98-101 on L. B. paper 192 S Sale duplicate slips 1 70 Scrap books and boxes 188,9 Screw rod in Self -inking dater 172 Serial record blanks 164 cards 165 Shelf attachment for rotary bookcases 85 label holders 35. 177, 8 labels 178,9 Shelf list rules : Dewey 202 Shelf lists 161-163 Cards 162 Cases for cards 141 Sheets 163 Shelf pin 177 Shelving for books 28-41 Clutch stacks 36,7 L. B. standard 28-35 Simplified library school rules : Dewey. 202 Size card, Cole 161 rule, A. L. A 161 Sizes and rulings of L. B. cards. . . .98-101 Slip charging case 1 56 system '. 147 trays 157 Slips Binding 168,9 Call 147 Catalog and index 151 Order 101,2 Paper pad 192 Sale duplicate 1 70 Sorting trays for cards i57.8 Specimen cases for museums. 24. 26, 7. 198 Spring back binders 1 84 Springfield City Museum of Natural History: Specimen cases 198 Stacks for books 28-41 Clutch stacks 36,7 L. B. standard 28-35 Staff room in Pratt Institute Library, Brooklyn, N. Y 22 Stairways in stacks 39 Stamps and dates 1 71-174 Charging system outfit 155 Embossing 174 Numbering 173 Perforating 174 Rubber 171,2 Self inking 172 Stamp inks and pads 173 Standard A. L. A. accession book. ... 160 A. L. A. shelf Hst sheets.. . . 163 Drawer card cabinets . . .131-138 Library catalog cards . .97-100 Tray outfits 115-124. 127 State guide cards 109,10 shelf labels 178,9 Steel bookstacks 28-41 erasers 96 . 195 ledger clip 161 pens 193 Steps and chair combined 81 folding 80 Stock furniture of L. B 58-91 Stool 68 Subject headings for dictionary cata- logs: A. L. A 207 Supplies department, L. B. 1 71-197 Supports for books 175 Swinging typewriter stand . 82 T Tab cards 107,8 Table book rest 84 Tables 59-63 Children's tables 59. 61. 63 Oblong tables 60-63 Round tables 12. 44. 56. 59 33 size cards 99, 100 32 size cards 98 Tickler card outfit 114 Tips, for chairs, Rubber 73. 1 76 Tray cabinet outfits 11 5-1 30 Close construction 125-130 Standard 115-124. 141 Trays for carrying books 79 charging cards ... . 114. 155,6 shps 156,7 sorting cards '57,8 Trucks for books 78,9 Typewriter catalog cards 100 eraser 195 swinging stand. 82 u Umbrella rack 91 U. S. A. Government publications; handbook for catalogers: Hasse 205 V Vertical filing system 87-89 Victoria chairs 68, 9 W Week guide cards 109, 10 Weight and paper cUp.^ 195 Weights of L. B. cards 97-99 Windsor arm chair 67 Wire strips for C. S. binders 183 Withdrawal records 164 Wood book dummies 176 C. C. pamphlet cases 186 Woodwork department, L.B. 23,4 216 M 14 DAY USE RETURN TO DESK FROM WHICH BORRO LIBRARY SCHOOL LIBRAE' This book is due on the last date stamped below, or on the date to which renewed. Renewed books are subject to immediate recall. SE? 1 1963 /^PR3 1964 LD 21-50m-12,'61 (C4796sl0)476 CJeneral Library , University of California Berkeley YE i4949 t