32. Library printing, by F. K. Walter.

The chairman of the Committee the manual, J. I. Wyer, Jr., reports that seven other chapters are known to be in an advanced state and may be expected soon.

Advertising—The Board's publications have as usual been advertised in Library Journal and Public Libraries and in one or two special numbers of the Dial. Review copies of publications are sent to library periodicals and a number of other papers and magazines, such as the Bookman, American City, Nation, Dial, New York Times Review, Chicago Post (Friday review), Springfield Republican, Boston Transcript, etc. Our best returns, however, continue to come from direct circularization of libraries, library commissions and library schools, about 11,000 pieces of mail advertising our publications having been sent out since the last conference.

No new large publication has appeared since the A. L. A. Catalog, 1904-11, was published a year ago. Although thirteen new publications have been printed and two more are forthcoming they are all, with one exception, small in size and with price ranging from ten to twenty-five cents a copy. Consequently the amounts from sales are but small in the aggregate. Would it not be well for the Board to endeavor to put forth at least one publication each year which shall be of sufficient size, usefulness and importance to make it rank as the "opus major" of the year? There are surely subjects enough within our scope that can be handled to the advantage of the libraries and the profit of the Board.

Foreign lists—The Board has not felt greatly encouraged to undertake the publication of lists of foreign books because of the unfortunate financial experience with those already issued, only one of the five having paid for itself. This spring, however, when the manuscript of the long-expected Polish list was received a new policy was adopted. The secretary circularized those libraries whom he thought would be interested in this list, stating that the publication of the list depended upon the receipt of a sufficient number of subscriptions, requesting those libraries who were able and disposed to do so, to subscribe for at least four copies at 25 cents each. By this means enough subscriptions were readily secured and the Polish list has been printed. If libraries are willing to subsidize the publication of these lists, or putting it another way, to pay for several copies more than they perhaps need, other lists can be undertaken, and the Board will welcome suggestions as to what languages should be taken up. It has been suggested that a Yiddish list would be useful, also Italian, Lithuanian, Finnish and Spanish lists.

HENRY E. LEGLER, Chairman.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Cash Receipts June 1, 1912, to May 31, 1913.
Balance, June 1, 1912$ 1,168.46
Interest on Carnegie Fund6,084.90
Receipts from publications:
Cash sales$3,354.68
Payments on account9,936.8513,291.53
Interest on bank deposits17.36
Sundries1.56$20,563.81
Payments, June 1, 1912, to May 31, 1913.
Cost of publications:
A. L. A. Booklist$1,671.40
A. L. A. Bulletin reprints52.57
A. L. A. Catalog, 1904-113,613.43
Aids in library work with foreigners38.50
Buying list of books for a small library40.00
Catalog rules193.19
Essentials in library administration242.99
Government documents in small libraries25.50
How to choose editions ....70.00
List of economical editions111.80
Manual of library economy, Chaps. 5, 10, 13148.60
Mending and repair of books22.50
N. E. A. Reprint (Bostwick's article)14.50
Periodicals for the small library93.80
Periodical cards2,038.44$ 8,377.22
Addressograph supplies21.47
Typewriter37.50
Advertising177.40
Postage and express1,089.01
Rent, Madison office300.00
Travel189.72
Salaries2,658.77
Elva L. Bascom, editing A. L. A. Catalog, 1904-11300.00
Katharine T. Moody, editing Index to Library reports300.00
Expense, headquarters (1912—$2,000; 1913—a/c $1,000)3,000.00
Supplies and incidentals1,009.61
Printing15.25
Royalty on Guide to reference books279.78
Contingencies40.81
Balance on hand, May 31, 19132,767.27$20,563.81