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178 42 feet, and the other of horse-shoe shape, 60 feet by 36 feet. The books are arranged in wall cases around the room, and in double bookcases placed at right angles to the north and south walls. Shelving for about 50,000 volumes is supplied in the two rooms. The centre of each room is used by the public, and a counter for indicators is run around both of them. In the entrance-hall, and

on the staircase and landings, is some fine statuary by the Newcastle sculptor, John G. Lough.

The reference library occupies the whole of the first floor, and runs the whole length of the building. It comprises a series of rooms opening into each other, as shown in Fig. 83. In the centre room, which faces the entrance doors, is placed the public card-catalogue and attendants' desk. The books are shelved in wall cases 8 feet in height, which are