The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

the Board of Education. appointed annual ly by the president of the board.
 B. The library committee shall appoint a librarian and such assistants as may be required fix the compensation of the same and adopt such additional rules as the proper conduct of the library may re- quire, subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
 4. The use of the public library shall be free to all for reading or consultation within it's walls, provided books are re- placed where found and proper decorum is observed
 5. Any resident of Birmingham, by sign ing an application card inclosed by reputable taxpayer Of the city, will be granted a membership card, which will entitle the borrower to take home two books, of which one may be novel. and retain the same for seven or IA days' as indicated at the back of each book
 G. The membership card must always be presented when books are taken or re- turned. This card. If lost, will be replaced free of charge IA days after notice of such loss has been reported at the library. A charge of 10 cents will be made for replac- ing lost cards immediately.
 T. Each borrower is responsible for all books drawn on his card and books will be issued only to the owner of card, except upon the owners written applica- ton. Immediate notice of change of residence must be given at the library 8. Seven-day books are not renewable Fourteen-day books may be once renewed, either personally at the library or by a postal card sent to the library giving title, author name of borrower and num- Der of his membership card This postal card must reach the library not later than the day the book is due. Under no cir cumstances shall books be renewed by telephone. Books will not be exchanged the same day they are drawn.
 g. Non-residents may have the privilege of drawing books from the library upon payment of $3 per year in advance. Tenn porary residents may draw books by max ing a deposit of s5, from which 3 cents per month will be deducted for the home use of books, the remainder to be re- turned to the depositor upon the surrender of his membership card. The monthly charge will be made from the date the card is issued until it is surrendered and the balance of the deposit fee is claimed.
 TO- Persons residing in Birmingham as students in any educational institution may receive membership cards good Tor one year by presenting an application signed by an instructor in such institu- tion as a means of identification.
 H. Children under 14 years of age may receive membership cards by presenting application cards countersigned by pa- rent or guardian. The use of books by children. outside of the juvenile depart ment. will be at the discretion of the li- brarian.
 12 A fine of cents day, including Sundays and holidays, must be paid on each book kept overtime. book kept one week overtime may be sent for at the expense of the borrower. No books can he drawn until all fines and claims for damages are paid.
 IS. No claim can be established because of the failure of any notice to or rom the library through the mail
 IA Injuries to books beyond reasonable wear. and all losses, shall be made good hv the borrower. If one volume of a set is lost the loser will be held responsible for the value of the set unless the lost volume shall be satisfactorily replaced.
 15 Invalids may obtain membership cards by sending a physician's certificate with the request for an application card, which may be signed at home and re- turned to the library. A contagious dis7 ease in any home where there are library books should be promptly reported to the library, in order that sucn DOCKS may De pro operly fumgated.
 1e The librarian, under the direction of the library committee of the Board of Ed ucation, shall have general charge and control of the library, and will be held responsible for the care and preservation of its property and the efficiency of its service.
 IT, The hours during which the library shall be kept open to the public shall be determined by the library committee.
 IS. The librarian shall make monthly report to the superintendent of educa- ton, giving statistics as to membership, number of books drawn, amount of fines collected, new books received, and such other items as may indicate tho progress of the library's service.
 It is desired to call special attention to the fact that the library will be open Friday and Saturday until p. m This will be done in order that all mambars