Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-07-26

by the Auditors T; 10 take an inventory
Of all books in the Library at the close
Of his term Of office, and submit to the
Auditors his accounts of money depos-
tied, dues received, fines collected, and
books or money contributed, with such
other disbursements of the Library
funds as he may have made TO publish
a statement of books purchased, or do
mated, with such information concern
ing the condition of the Library as may
be interesting to those aiding and sup
porting the enterprise TO impose all
fines, and collect all dues and damages,
as prescribed in general rules, in behalf
and for the use ofthe Leonard Literary
Associations Library, of Clearfeld, Pa;
and to COLLECT all Lvvhs ono wook pre-
yious to expiration of his term of Office.
The Assistant Librarian shall per-
form all the duties OF the Librarian in
his absence, and shall act as Secretary
Of the Library.
The Committee ON Selection of Books
shall solicit subscriptions in money, or
donations Of books from individuals,
publishers, dealers, or agents, in behalf
and for the use Of the Library, and TO
purchase such books as are permitted !;
Provided allrdyS, that the price paid
does not exceed the catalogue prices
for standard works-text-b books not TO
exceed two-thirds retail price-and at
times to exercise care and Judgment in
selecting suitable works, and to prac-
tice the most rigid economy in disburs-
ing all funds Of the Library, which
should always be considered as trust
funds, and Of which the committee is
the guardian to furnish the Auditors
with itemized bills, containing the cost
of each book, and also the discount
allowed by dealers.
The Auditors shall meet in the Lii
brary room on the first Friday of each
month, TO examine such accounts as
may be submitted to them, and any
Register books or papers shall be sub
ect to their examination at any regu-
lar meeting they are TO countersign
all orders upon the Treasurer, if found
correct, and to approve all statements
and accounts, if found correct upon
the Library records to assist the Ii
brarian in taking an inventory of books
at the close of his term of office, and,
if no discrepancy exists in his accounts,
to file release of bond to audit the
Trensurer's account, and if any def
cheney is found and not satisfactorily
adjusted, to report the same to the
society within eight days.
ARTIcLRvII.
Funds.-All moneys appropriated to
the Library fund, and all revenues
arising therefrom, as well as all funds
reverting from the Leonard Literary
Association, shall be applied tono other
purpose than direct support Of the
Library.
ARTICLE VIII.
May be ConSoliddted.-If If at any time
the School Board of Clearfeld signify
a willingness to cooperate with the
Leonard Literary Association in the
establishment of a Pupils Depart
ment," under the provisions of an Act
of Assembly, (Sec. 165, School Laws,
whose rules, regulations and title shall
in no manner conflict with the Consti-
tuition and general rules governing
this Library, but shall be accepted as
a supplement hereto, then the Leon
ard Literary Association will appoint
committee to negotiate for the con-
solidation of the same
BYLAws.
ARTICLE /.
Pupils are required to present to the
Librarian an order duly signed by par
ent or guardian, by which they be-
come personally responsible for the
loss or damage Of any book obtained
by said pupil. Allpupils not members
of the Leonard Literary Association,
will be confined TO books contained in
the Pupils Department, and subject TO
the general rules, except fees.
ARTICLE II.
Any member of the Leonard Liter
ary Association, whose record as an
active and diligent member, and whose
dues have beenpaid regularly, shall be
exempted from Library dues so long
as said member continues to be an
earnest and working member of the
Association. Upon failure thereof, his
or her certificate of membership shall
be Cancelled, and regular fees for use
Of books charged.
L. L. A. LIBRARY.
SEC. d, No. 2...""......."...........PR PRICE, $3.50
Presented ........
All books are delivered subject to the follow
ing general rules
FIRsT-To any citizen of clearfcld and vi
cinity, upon depositing with the Librarian IS, as
security for custody OF books, and 5 cts for each
book taken from Library. Deposit returned when
book has been replaced, II desired.
sEC0ND--No indiv idual can have in his pos
session more than one volume at time.
THIRD-No person upon whom enc Is i'm
posed, can receive book while the fine remains
unpaid,
books without an order from their parents, guar
dian or master, such order TO be In the following
form
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sIxTn-Tho Librarian is authorised and di-
rec,ed to impose and collect the following fines,
yopd The ,ISs ss' ten cents For every leaf turned
down in any book, Eve cents,
2nd-for the destruction Or u, loss ., book,
'H n, 1 ~ one Of % .cris. and on II. psym.n, Of
the enc, tho party fined shall be entitled to
the residue Of the series.