Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue

H. 32
APPENDIX
Library Service To Parliament 1858-1958
To the Chairman, Library Committee.
Sir,
I have the honour to report on the activities of the General Assembly Library for the year 1957-58.
The year 1958 marks the end of the first century of the Library's existence, I have thought it a good opportunity to tell briefly the history of the Library during the period in an appendix to this report.
THE YEAR'S WORK
Staff changes have not been as great during the past year, though Mr C. B. Newick resigned to go overseas and there were four other resignations and appointments. Fortunately these did not greatly affect the senior staff.
Routine work has mainly occupied the staff though stock was taken of class 500 (science) and 600 (useful arts). A few books were missing but losses are not serious.
During the year the new circulation counter was erected in the lobby downstairs. Not only does it improve the appearance of the area, but the change has enabled proper oversight to be given over those leaving the Library. The new books are now placed in the room next to my office and are immediately available to members.
ACQUISITIONS