Evening star., 1897-01-18
The NEW LIBRARY
Resolution Restricting the New Build
ing's Use Passed.
Mr.. SPOFFORD'S COMMUNICATION
Collections That Will Have to Be
at Once Accommodated.
l n c r E A s f OF RCH

The Senate this afternoon adonted m.
ccnelrrent resolution introduced in thar
BODY December by Mr.. Morrill, provfitnS,
Ihat the building providing additional &C.
commodations for the Library of Congress
snail not be used or occupied. nor any part
thereof, for any purpose other than that
iesitimately connected with the aforesaid
Library of Congress, as authorized hy
law"
In calling up this concurrent resolutio,
Mr.. Morrill, stated that he had called TO ths
attention of Mr.. Hale a certain communi-
cation he had received from the librarian
which showed that the entire library huila
ing was necessary for the purpose OF IN.
library. and that in view of this communt-
cation Mr.. Hale had withdrawn the ob,ec-
tlcn to the concurrent resolution which he
mad lnterposed when il was called nm n re,v
days ago.
MI. Hale stated that when this matter
was up for consideration last week he WAS
under the impression that the library hurd-
ihg contained more room than was neccs-
sary fer the purposes of the Library n,
Congress, and that he believed there uss
room in IL to accommodate one or moro n,
me pfancaes OF the public service row
luartered IN rented buildings He safd
nv Hdu read the statements prapa rod
py the iihrarian of Congress and that he had
become convinced that the building has very
little more room than is necessary for M.
purposes of the library. and that he had
concurrent re resolution ~
Inc concurrent resolution was then
PASSED. Mr.. Spofford's communication ON
mis- subject follows:
MIR. Spofrord's Communication.
The library building will have to accom-
rnodate at once, with adequate room for
permanent systematic arrangement. and
ultimate increase in each of its numerous
departments:
Il. The collection of books now num-
beTins more than 100000 volumes.
The collection of numbered pamphlets
numbering about 250,0o
j. The collection of numbered periodi-
Gals. still more extensive than the pam-
phlets.
~. The Smithsonian scientific library.
embracing over 100000 volumes, which are
to be kept separate.
IS. The Toner library collection of 3ooso
volumes, with a very extensive series OF
periodicals, pamphlets, maps. manuscripts
and curios. which. by act Of Congress ac-
cepting that library, are to he kept sep
arate.
u. a great collection of musical coupo-
HuiHberiflS at least grt.pti, acquired
cy copyright during twenty-five years past.
a. A most extensive collection of works
OF graphic art, such as etchings line en-
cravings, mezzotin;s. photographs, photo
gfaNcfes, autographs, chromos chrono-
autographs, half-tone pictures and prints
in great variety, numbering not less than a
quarter of million, and forming a vely
instructive and interesting exhibit of TN.
arts OF design and their progress.
:. a very large and important collection
or maps, more than 10000 i'm number, most
ly acquired by copyright, but embracing
also great number of original maps, H.
Illustrative of revolutionary campaigns
camps and battlefields.
-. An extensive collection Of charts,
illustrating all departments of scientific
instruction, and requiring much SPACE
10 A collection of manuscripts acquired
with the historical library OF Peter Force
and otherwise.
In addition to the proper classification
and arrangement, with space in each divi-
sion for accessions of this vast mass OF
publications. there will be required for the
proper administration Of the library in all
its departments outside of the public read
ing room:
81. A copyright record room or public
office.
- room for the accommodation OF the
copyright clerks. thirty in number
%. spacious room for the receipt and
distribution of the heavy mass of copy
right publications of all kinds, coming in
daily.
~. An extensive hall for the gallery Of
art.
- A hall of maps and charts of equal
extent
50 room for the exhibition of early
printed books. in glass cases.
"a. An exhibition room for early Ameli-
cana.
.S A room for exhibition of early speci-
mems of engraving and the progress or
book illustration.
- An exhibition room for specimens OF
bcokbindnC. ancient and modern,
10. A room devoted specially to WASH
inetoniana or books AMI other publications
illustrative of George Washington and Of
the city of Washington and the District OF
Columbia.
III. A catalogue room, for the accommo-
dation of assistants engaged upon the cata-
logue, with adequate space FOR works OF
reference.
I'D. A reading room for the Senate
"l3. A reading room for the House of
representatives..
IA A committee room for the joint COM
mittee On the library,
..15 An -ottice room for the librarian.
.16. A packing room for reception or
sending out of books or Other rubicatio
1T. A stamping and printing room.
rs. A bookbindery room with ample
space for the machinery adequate 10 bind
and repair the books of the library on the
premises.
.'ls; A loom Cor two) for restaurant
within the building.
30 An office room for superintendent
Of the building.
'.21 An Office room for the captain OF
the watch
..22 A special room for researches. fire.
uuently required by departments, bureaus,
or commissions In connection with the
service of the government
Resides the provision thus far referred
to. there is to be provided for the largely
increased force of the library In the new
building As against only forty-two en-
ployed I'm the existing library, the House
bill provides for 1S7 employees. of whom
seventy-eight are connected with the care,
custody and maintenance OF the building