Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-09
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Books to Be Issued for the First Time To-
morrow.
Regulations for Government of the
InstitutiOn-Fine Imposed for
Keeping Books Overtime.

The Publ, Library of the District of Co.
lumbia will ssue books tomorrow for the
| first time from the quarters, No. 1926
New York avenue. The work will begin
promptly at 10 O'Clock. and all those who
nave registered may secure books The vol
umes will be issued under the Newark
charging system. which is simple in opera
ton. quick ard effective. The system was
awarded first prize at the worlds fair in
| Chicago. and has been pronounced the best
that could have been adopted, Several
slight modificatio Is of the original system
have been made.
The many acquisitions to the library by
purchase and donation. have retarded the
work of is suing books. Every day brings
to the institution any number of valuable
books, handsomely bound3 and by the pop
ular and accepted authors of the day. The
librarian. Mr.. Flint, and his corps of as
sistants kept busy laheGng and cata-
ioguing these books. 1t was the desire or
the library officials to have as many OF the
new volumes on the shelves as possible be-
fore opening the institution TO the public
ana for this reason the work OF issuing has
been delayed from time to time. There are
now many valuable collections yet to be
labeled and arranged for distribution. The
magnificent Pollok collection has been
placed on the shelves. but several other
large dona lions have yet to be investigated
and catalogued.
Regulations Adopted.
The library has adopted the following
regulations. which must be complied with
by all readers:
Article !. The library shall he open for
the delivery and return of books every
week day from 10 I'M to 9 pm, legal hol-
idays excepted. The reading rooms shall
be open until 10 pm.
Art. ,. All persons over the age of twelve
years who are permanent or temporary
residents of the District of Columbia shall
be entitled to the privileges of the library.
including the use of the books contained
by signing the proper application and
agreement. Applications must be renewed
every three years
Art. g. Minors under eighteen years of
age will be required to furnish the written
consent and guaranty of parents, guar
dian or some person satisfactory tie the
librarian. Temporary residents not own
ing real estate or employed in the District
of Columbia shall also furnish d guar
anty Of some resident satisfactory to the
librarian. Applications must be signed at
the library.
Art. /. Each person entitled to draw
books from the library will be supplied
with a card inscribed with his or her
name, residence and register number. This
card must be presented whenever book is
taken, returned or renewed. If lost it will
be replaced after seven days upon payment
of 10 cents. Or without fee. at the expira-
tlon OF twenty days. Immediate notice of
a t'idi4St VI IeSiitIce must ne gwen at the
library. The registered holder of a card
IS in all cases responsible for books drawn
by means OF the card. by whomsoeyer pre-
scented, and for all fines accrued on the
same. hen not in use the borrower is
requested to leave the card al the regfstra-
ton desk.
Rules for Issuing Books
Art y One volume two volumes if of
the same book. may be taken out at a time
aud retained two weeks (unIess labeled
'seren-day haok'D, and may be renewed
once for the same period Books of recent
purchase and very popular books are called
'seven-day books" These books have the
notice on the outside cover, and may not
be renewed.
Art. 6. Any book in the library (except
hcton ana seven-day books may be re-
served by the payment of two cents The
second volume of a novel may be reserved
IN the same way. Leave two cents and fill
out a reserve blank at the delivery desk
and a notice will be sent as soon as the
book is returned to the library.
Art q. Books of reference and those
deemed by the library committee unsuitable
Tor general circulation shall not De loaned
Tor home use, except upon special permits
SION of the committee or librarian Such
books will be designated in the printed cat
aloSue by an ~, and in the word cata-
logue by the letter r Gin red) placed
| above the call number,
Fine Imposed.
Art. s. \ fine of two cents a day shall be
imposed if book is kept overtime and at
the expiration of three weeks Gf the book
is not returned) a messenger will be sent
for the book. and shall have authority to
! collect the fine incurred and an additional
fee of twenty cents for such messenger ser
| vice. No book will be delivered to the per-
| son mourning the fine until it is paid
Art y Books are not to be exchanged the
| same day they are taken out. unless mis-
| takes have been made by the library at
| PENDANTS.
Art 10. If any borrower lose or materially
| injure book, paper or magazine belonging
| TO the library he shall furnish another COPY
| Of the same or later edition. or pay the IL
| brarians appraisement. his option. If
! the book so lost or injured be a part of
| set he shall replace or pay for the entire
| set and may thereupon receive the remain
| ing volumes as his property. Writing in
| books is strictly prohibited.
Art H. Any person abusing the privileges
| of the library, or violating any of the fore
| going regulations, shall be temporarily de-
| prived of the use of the library. and the
| cas- shall be reported to the board of trus-
| tees for proper action thereon.