By the foregoing account, which embraces the library year from Oct. 1, 1893, to Sept. 30, 1894, inclusive, it will be seen that the receipts and expenditures may be aggregated as follows: The amount expended for books, periodicals, pamphlets and maps each year, for the last ten years, has been as follows: The following table of comparisons will show at a glance the annual additions that have been made to the library during the past ten years, and the general classification of sources from which they were received: The work accomplished by the library during the year, its growth and the manner in which it is being developed are indicated more clearly and definitely than in any other way by the appended catalogue of the volumes and pamphlets that have been placed upon its shelves. The list is commended to the careful consideration of those who are interested in the library, with the request that they will freely make such criticisms and suggestions as they may deem desirable, to the end that the State Library may most fully meet the wants of those for whose especial use it is designed. THE NEW LIBRARY ROOMS. The new rooms that have been provided for the library in the State House Extension are nearly ready for occupancy, and it is expected that the books can be transferred before the opening of the session of the Legislature. It is the intention to effect the removal without closing the library, and without serious interference with its daily use. The librarian desires to express his thanks to the commission, and especially to the architect, Mr. Charles Brigham, for the courtesy and favor with which all his suggestions have been received, and his gratitude for the patience with which every detail of a somewhat unique design has been considered from the stand-point of practical utility as well as that of architectural grace and effect. C. B. TILLINGHAST, Librarian. |