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 12 books is useless, if they are not well utilised by the people. Besides, books are not there in a library to create awe or wonder in the minds of the rea ders. Secondly, a librarian is not expected to waste the resoruces of the library on very costly and rare books or books which are not useful. Only such of those books as would rouse a natural desire for reading and make reading pleasant should find a place in a library. Both the exterior and the interior of the books should be attractive enough to rouse the readers' curiosity. In other words, the librarian should select the books which are attrac- tive, easy to handle, pleasing to read and strong enough to stand use. The library may also buy size- able and sumptuous books made up of quality paper in fine print and with profuse illustrations. Aiso a few wholesome books of the hour with shining jackets and arresting titles may be acquired by a library. With a view to serving the needs of the learned and the research workers, standard books may be acquired. Books should be artistically displayed at regular intervals. All the books shoul carefully safe seasonal books The remaining be guarded also. Old, worn-out and should be weeded out periodically. books should be kept clean and in good repair. Soiled books should be replaced by new copies perio- dically. The first law pleads that there should be pro- vision for the appointment of "Reference Librari- ans" who will transmit ideas that lie crystallized in cold print. They are the friends of both readers and books. Hence the library authorities should appoint more people for this noble service without any hesitation.