116 Inequality in Functions 1161 Time Required Just as all the functions devolve on the do-all librarian at the earliest stage, it is obvious that one and the same person will have to perform more than one function until the staff grows to a sufficient size. Further, all the functions are not of equal magnitude. Hence, two or more of the lighter functions may be assigned to one member of the staff while some of the heavier functions will have, at the same time, to be entrusted to a section of staff consisting of two or more members. This inequality is the result of the unequal demand on time made by the different functions. There is yet another inequality among the functions.
Some functions are of a routine and mechanical nature.
Other functions may exact physical exertion. Thus the sections into which the staff of a library will have to be divided will vary considerably in numerical strength. The equipment, the aptitude, and the higher qualities of the members constituting them will also have to vary. It will enumerate the Factors with reference to which the work of the section should be planned. The characteristic forming the basis of the analysis of the factors involved in the function will vary with the function i.e. will be different in different chapters.