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210 arranged to suit the "Open Access" system, which is in operation here.

At the north end is the staff counter, of oval shape, 28 feet long (Fig. 94), with a wicket gate on either side, fitted with springs and Lambert's

patent latches. The method of working is as follows: Borrowers returning books go to the east end of the counter, hand their books to an assistant, who, if all is correct, gives them their reader's ticket, releases the gate, and allows them to enter. After having selected a book the readers go to the other end of the counter, and