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F.&emsp;*1.&emsp;What are the essential particulars to be given in an annual report to adequately describe the work of a free library during the year?

&emsp;&emsp; 2.&emsp;Describe briefly the variously detailed information which should be given in a stock-book.

&emsp;&emsp; 3.&emsp;Describe fully the process of preparing a new book for public circulation, from its receipt from the bookseller to its handing to the first borrower.

G.&emsp;*1.&emsp;Describe briefly how the Public Library Acts are to be adopted— (a) In an urban district.

(b) In a parish.

&emsp;&emsp; 2.&emsp;What was the date of the passing of the (a) principal Public Library Act? and the name of its promoter? and (b) the dates of the Acts now in force?

&emsp;&emsp; 3.&emsp;What is the number of Commissioners allowed under the Act? and for how long are they appointed? Who audits the accounts of the Library authorities? What sanctions are necessary before a Library authority can borrow money for the purposes of the Acts?

H.&emsp;*1.&emsp;Describe briefly the visit to either—

(a) The British Museum,

(b) The works of Messrs. Cassell & Co., or

(c) The Lambeth Palace and Lambeth Palace Library.

This is all the organised instruction of librarians that exists; but there are many libraries where the assistants are trained by their chief with the greatest thoroughness, and where the governing bodies