agreed upon before the books leave the library. In the absence of such
agreement the books can be kept for the usual time only.

Persons not resident in the city may be allowed, at the discretion of
the librarian, to take books on payment of $1 per year, and on signing
an agreement to comply with the regulations of the library.


REFERENCE DEPARTMENT

The librarian and assistants are glad of opportunities to help
those wishing to do reference work of any kind to a knowledge of the
location of the books and the use of catalogs, indexes, and other
aids.


READING ROOM

The reading room is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on week days; and on
Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Conversation and conduct inconsistent with quiet and order are
prohibited.

Back numbers of papers and periodicals may be had on application to
the attendants.

The books, papers, and periodicals should be carefully used, and
neither marked nor cut.