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BRICK DWELLING-HOUSES, THICKNESS OF WALLS
Section 23. External walls of brick dwelling-houses, if not more than twelve feet in height, above the foundation walls, shall be not less than eight inches thick for their entire height;
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if two stories and not more than twenty-five feet in height, they shall not be less than twelve inches thick to the top of the second floor, and not less than eight inches thick for the remaining height; and if three stories and more than twenty-five feet in height, they shall be not less than twelve inches thick to the top of the third floor, and not less than eight inches thick for the remaining height.
Masonry veneer shall consist of brick, stone, concrete, or other material approved by the Building Inspector. Masonry veneer shall be at least four inches thick; and shall not be permitted above two stories except for gables. Such veneer shall rest directly upon a foundation wall or upon reinforced concrete or other approved masonry. It shall be secured to the wall at intervals of not more than sixteen inches vertically, and twenty-four inches horizontally. In the case of frame construction it shall be secured to approved sheathing combined with a weather-proof lining. All metal ties or clamps used for securing masonry veneer or ashler shall be substantial and of an approved non-corrodible metal.
EXTERNAL WALLS OF BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLING-HOUSES
Section 24. The external walls of all brick buildings, other than dwelling-houses, if not more than forty feet in height, above the foundation walls, shall be of the following thickness. Walls for the two topmost stories shall be at least twelve inches in thickness; for the next two stories, reckoning downward, at least sixteen inches in thickness, and for all subsequent stories an increase of four inches in thickness shall be secured for each twenty-five feet in height. Provided, however, that the method known as "Mill Construction" may be used, whereby the external walls are con- structed of a series of piers, of such width as the Inspector may approve, and of the thickness above prescribed for the external wall. Said piers to be connected by curtain walls. Said curtain walls shall be well bonded to the piers, and not less than eight inches thick, in which all windows or other openings must be made. All floors must be supported on the piers and no portion of a floor shall for any reason be supported on curtain walls.
One-story structures, not for human habitation, not covering an area in excess of eight hundred square feet, with external walls not over ten feet in height, may have walls built of concrete blocks of a minimum thickness of eight inches.
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PARTY WALLS OF BRICK BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLING- HOUSES
Section 25. Party walls and all partition walls of brick, in all buildings other than dwelling-houses with external walls not ex- ceeding forty feet in height, shall be not less than sixteen inches to the top of the second floor, and not less than twelve inches thick for the remaining height, and, in buildings having external walls exceeding forty feet in height, said walls shall be not less than twenty inches thick to the top of the second floor, nor less than sixteen inches thick to the top of the third floor, and not less than twelve inches thick for the remaining height.
DOORWAYS
Section 26. No opening or doorway shall be cut through or formed in a party partition wall of any building without a permit from the Inspector of Buildings, and every such doorway shall be provided with approved automatic or self-closing fire doors on both sides of the wall.
PIERS AND COLUMNS
Section 27. All brick piers shall be built of the best quality of good, well-burnt, hard brick, laid in cement and sand mortar and well wet when laid in warm weather. Brick piers under lintels, girders or columns of brick buildings shall have a properly pro- portioned cap of cast iron or steel the full size of the pier. Brick piers and buttresses shall be bonded with through courses, leveled and bedded each course, and where their foundations rest upon piles a sufficient number shall be driven to insure a proper sup- port.
CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND FIREPLACES
Section 28. No chimney shall be corbelled from a wall more than the thickness of the wall, nor be hung from a wall less than twelve inches thick.
Every chimney shall rest on a proper footing of approved masonry. Concrete footings shall be at least four inches wider than the chimney on all sides, and shall be at least eight inches thick.
All chimneys shall be built of brick or other incombustible material, laid up in the best lime or cement mortar.
All brick chimneys shall have terra cotta flue lining extending to the top of the chimney, except chimneys eight inches or more
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thick. The ends of such lining pipes shall be made to fit close to- gether; the joints shall be filled with cement mortar; and the lin- ing shall be built in as the flue or flues are carried up.
The sectional area of every chimney must be at least equal to the combined area of all smoke flues entering it.
Every chimney shall be topped out or capped with brick, terra cotta, stone, iron or cement. Every chimney shall extend at least three feet above the highest point at which it comes in con- tact with a roof of the building and at least two feet higher than any roof surface within ten feet in a horizontal line.
No woodwork shall be within one inch of any chimney.
If any chimney, flue, or heating apparatus shall, in the opinion of the Inspector, be unsafe, he shall at once notify in writing the owner, who, upon receiving said notice, shall make the same safe to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
FIREPLACES AND HEARTHS
Section 29. The jambs and backs of all fireplaces shall be of masonry, not less than eight inches thick (including both the rough and finished work) if of brick, and not less than twelve inches, if wholly or partly of stone.
Brickwork or stonework over fireplace or similar openings shall be supported by proper iron bars or by brick or stone arches.
All portions of chimneys or fireplaces so constructed as to receive a lateral thrust, not taken care of by iron members thor- oughly anchored to the masonry, shall be at least eight inches thick.
No fireplace flue shall be less than 8"x12", and in all cases the area of the flue shall be at least 1/10 the area of the fireplace opening.
The interior of all fireplace throats shall be thoroughly covered with a coat of cement mortar, carried up to a solid connection with the flue lining, and every rake in the chimney shall be plastered with a good thick coat of cement mortar on both the outside and the inside.
All hearths shall be laid on masonry trimmer arches, or on bars of iron supporting a proper bed of masonry or on a reinforced concrete slab and shall extend at least eight inches beyond each side of the finished fireplace opening. They shall have a uniform width of at least twenty inches in front of the finished jambs and fireplace.
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FIREPROOFING DETAILS
Section 30. In all buildings other than dwelling houses, all elevator wells, clothes chutes, and light shafts, unless built of brick, shall be filled in flush between the wooden studs with fire- proof materials, or lined with metal or plastered on metal lathing, as may be directed by the Inspector, and all woodwork inside of such wells or shafts be lined with metal.
All wood stud walls and partitions shall be firestopped for the full depth of floor and roof framing at each floor level and be- tween the ceiling of the top story and the roof space. Two inches of material with tight joints shall be used for such fire stopping.
In masonry buildings, the space between the furring on the outside walls, or masonry partitions, shall be filled flush with mortar for a space of five inches in widths above and below the floor beams of each story.
Where basement or other flights of stairs are enclosed by parti- tions of brick or wood, the space between the studs or wall furring shall be so fire-stopped with brick or mortar as to effectually prevent any fire from passing up between such studs or furring back of the stair stringers.
All flights of stairs between two floors shall have a smoke-stop built between the stringers and properly constructed.
A space of at least one inch shall be left between all wood-work and the chimneys, also around all hot-air and steam pipes; these spaces around chimneys and pipes where they pass through the floors shall be stopped with metal or other fireproof material, smoke tight.
The space around all metal or brick ventilating ducts shall be fire-stopped at each floor with a metal or fireproof material as approved by the Inspector.
Where a building is occupied above the first floor for apart- ments or a lodging-house, and the lower story is occupied for stores and other purposes not connected with the upper floors, the stairways leading to such upper floors shall be enclosed with brick walls or wooden partitions; said partitions shall be covered with metal lath and plaster or other fireproof material.
ELECTRIC WIRING
Section 31. All new electric wiring and all alterations or ex- tensions to existing wiring systems in buildings and structures
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shall comply with the approved rules of the National Electrical Code as published by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. (The Wire Inspector is in charge of permits and supervision under this section.)
HEATING
Section 32. Heat producing appliances and systems shall be installed in accordance with the "Building Code Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Blower, and Exhaust Systems."
PLUMBING
Section 33. All plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the regulations of the local Board of Health.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION
Section 34. In every apartment house, dwelling or place where people are employed, hereafter erected, every room shall have at least one window opening directly upon the street or upon the yard, or court, except that kitchenettes, pantries, toilets, and bath-rooms may have such windows opening upon a light-well or may be ventilated by fans, ducts, or ventilated skylights with the approval of the Building Inspector. All windows shall be so located as to properly light all parts of such rooms. No light-well shall be less than three feet in its least dimension nor less in area than twelve square feet for one story, and must be increased six square feet in area for each additional story, and the walls of such light-well shall be constructed of incombustible material.
SHAFTS AND COURTS
Section 35. In every apartment house hereafter erected there shall be, at the bottom of every shaft and court, a door giving suf- ficient access to such shaft or court to enable it to be properly cleaned.
WINDOW SIZE
Section 36. In all rooms used for residence purposes hereafter erected, the total window area in each room, including toilets and bathrooms, shall be at least one-eighth of the floor area of the room. The above window measurements shall be taken between ยท the stop-beads.
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PRIVACY
Section 37. In every apartment in any apartment house here- after erected, access to every living-room and bedroom and to at least one toilet shall be had without passing through any bed- room.
STAIRWAYS
Section 38. Every apartment house hereafter erected shall have two separate stairways leading from each apartment to the ground, access to these stairways being at two points as far apart as possible.
ACCESS TO FLAT ROOFS
Section 39. Every building over two stories high and having a flat roof shall have permanent access to the roof, from the inside of the building, through an opening at least two feet by three feet, with fixed step-ladder or stair. Such opening shall have direct access from a public corridor or a stair hall and shall be fastened in such a manner so that it may be opened from the in- side without a key.
PENT HOUSES
Section 40. No pent houses shall be constructed on any build- ing above the highest level permitted for the roof, except over stairs, tanks, elevators and elevator machinery, and such houses shall be no larger than is necessary to serve properly their purpose, and as approved.
PARAPETS
Section 41. No part of any parapet on a roof shall be more than six feet above the highest level permitted for the roof.
SKYLIGHTS
Section 42. All skylights on roofs of buildings other than dwelling houses shall be metal and wire glass, and shall not be at any point higher than six feet above the highest level permitted for the roof except with special approval.
BAYS, BALCONIES, PORCHES, CORNICES, AND OTHER PROJECTIONS
Section 43. No parts of a building other than those mentioned in this division, shall project over any street, square or public way.
Cornices may project a distance equal to one-twentieth of the width of the public way; provided, however, that in no case shall they in any part project more than three feet.
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Window caps and sills, string courses and other projections may project one-quarter of the projection allowed for a cornice of the wall on which they occur.
Gutter leaders and conductors shall not project more than seven inches.
Signs and marquises shall be allowed, if approved by the Board of Selectmen.
ROOF WATER
Section 44. No roof shall be so arranged as to discharge water, ice or snow upon a public way or adjoining property.
EXCEPTIONS
Section 45. Temporary buildings may be erected for the use of builders within the limits of the lots whereon buildings are in course of erection, or on adjoining vacant lots, and other tempo- rary structures including platforms, stands, election booths, and tents may be erected upon permits issued by the Inspector and may be maintained for the period of time stated in the per- mit. No observation stand shall be constructed or maintained ex- cept in accordance with plans approved by the Inspector.
BILLBOARDS
Section 46. No billboards or signboards shall be erected or placed upon any building or structure or the roof thereof or upon the ground, unless the same be safely supported and securely fastened thereto.
ROOFING MATERIALS
Section 47. The roof of every building hereafter erected or recovered in whole or in part and the top of every wood cornice, the top of every dormer window and every other projection from such roof, shall be covered with fire-resisting material.
Fire-resisting material specified above, shall include slate, tile, asbestos, cement, tar and gravel, plastic slate, copper, tin, heavy asphalt-felt shingles of which the exposed surface is composed of slate chips or gravel, and such other incombustible material as may be approved in writing by the Inspector of Buildings.
The Inspector of Buildings may permit the use of wood shingles for repairing roofs already wood shingled, and upon ap- plication, in special cases, may permit wood shingles for new construction or remodelling.
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ENFORCEMENT
Section 48. The Chief of Police upon the application of the Inspector of Buildings shall cause complaint to be made before the proper court for any violation of any provision of this By-Law.
The Board of Selectmen upon the application of the Inspector of Buildings may institute proceedings to enforce this By-Law and to enjoin the erection, continuance or occupation of any building in violation of the provisions of this By-Law.
PENALTY
Section 49. Whoever violates any provision of this By-Law shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for each offense to be paid into the treasury of the Town of Andover.
ARTICLE X
Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended at any Annual Town Meeting; an article or articles for that purpose having been inserted in the warrant for such meetings.
Section 2. These By-Laws shall take effect on their approval and publication as required by law, and all By-Laws heretofore adopted by the town are hereby repealed on the date of such approval and publication.
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Town of Andover - Jury List JUNE, 1949
Adams, Arlon C. Adams, George J.
Retired
Cable Splicer Clerk
Anderson, John A.
Ashburn, James R.
Salesmanager
Auchterlonie, John C.
Blacksmith
Auty, Herbert W.
Foreman
Avery, John
Civil Engineer
Babb, Benjamin
Overseer
Bachman, Herbert L.
Janitor
Baldwin, James R.
Civil Engineer
Barnard, W. Shirley
Real Estate
Barrett, John S.
Clerk
63 Burnham Rd. 161 Lowell St.
Bateson, James
Truck Driver
51 Red Spring Rd.
Bendroth, Harold W. B.
Student 17 High St.
Berry, Ralph T.
Cloth Examiner 83 Pine St. Recreation Director 11 Chestnut St. Retired
Bliss, Arthur
1 Hidden Rd.
Blomquist, Bror G.
Electrician
49 Union St.
Bramley, Edwin L.
Brigham, Frank L.
Brooks, Arthur
Painter Bailey Rd.
Brouillard, Joseph
Painter Bailey Rd.
Brown, George B.
Shipper 29 Main St.
Buchan, William F.
Draftsman Foster Pond
Burke, Michael
Funeral Director 383 No. Main St.
Cairnie, Robert Y.
Carleton, F. Tyler
Chambers, Arthur S.
Cook 76 Chestnut St.
Cheney, Paul G. Christison, Leslie
Chemist 100 Burnham Rd.
Clark, Myron H.
Mgr. Consultant 30 Chestnut St. Fireman 9 Bartlet St.
Clinton, Joseph A. Cole, John N. 2nd Collins, Andrew
Andover Press 10 Wolcott Ave. 18 Wolcott Ave.
Manager
10 Summer St. 20 Pasho St. Ballardvale Rd.
135 Haverhill St. 65 Red Spring Rd. 6 Chestnut St. 36 Morton St. 5 Princeton Rd. 18 Stratford Rd. 19 William St. 12 High St.
Batcheller, Kirk R.
Salesman
Bissett, James T.
Telephone Manager Appletree Lane Vice Pres. Ins. Co. 9 Punchard Ave. Chemist 357 No. Main St.
Brouillard, Arthur R.
Operative 18 Baker Lane Consulting Engineer 18 Cheever Cir. Farmer Lowell St.
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Comber, Joseph
Signal Operator
Connor, Joseph W.
Gas Station Prop.
Conway, John J.
Manager
Coutts, David L.
Printer
Cutler, Granville K.
Dyer
Dalton, Charles F.
Druggist
Daniels Roy A.
Electrician
Dearborn, Roy S.
Clerk
D'Entremont, Francis H.
Disbrow, Herbert
Dole, Percy J.
Trucking
19 Washington Ave.
Douglas, Richard S.
Bank Clerk
Dufton, George F.
Contractor
Dresser
Ellison, Arthur N.
Farmer
Fallon, Joseph E. Jr.
Accountant
Flather, Frederick Jr.
Manufacturer
58 Maple Ave. 45 Abbot St. 37 Maple Ave.
Foster, Russell J.
Electrician
15 Fletcher St.
Friel, John A.
Insurance Agent
89 Chestnut St.
Gaskill, John G.
Gilchreast, Cleveland
Egg Manager
23 Bartlet St.
Gilfoy, Elvin W.
Mechanic
Gill, Joseph M.
Carpenter
29 Summer St. 16 Cuba St. Lowell St. Lowell St.
Gilman, Albert E. Gilman, William M.
Student
38 Whittier St.
Clerk
Retired
Retired
Draftsman
Foreman
63 High St.
Operative 4612 High St. 10 Elm St.
Assistant Manager Insurance
11 Cheever Circle
Technician 215 Lupine Rd.
Accountant 232 No. Main St.
Electrician 13 Chestnut St.
Store Keeper 72 Salem St.
Hill, William R.
Holland, Robert C.
Cost Accountant
120 Chestnut St.
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Center St. B.V. 107 High St. Jenkins Rd. 2A Florence St. 99 Shawsheen Rd. 57 Chestnut St. 78 Chestnut St. 109 Elm St. 132 Main St. Chandler Rd.
18 Morton St. 7 Argyle St. 109 Elm St. Ballardvale Rd.
Ellis, Franklin T.
Fleming, John J.
Contractor
Minister Lowell St.
Watchman
Machinist
34 Washington Ave. 68 Haverhill St. 30 Wolcott Ave. 62 Chestnut St.
Graham, Arthur M. Gray, Claremont I. Greenfield, Alfred Hadley, Ralph E. Hamblet, William P. Hannan, Laurence J. Hardy, Frederick C. Harnedy, William A. Haselton, George E. Hatch, William G. Hickey, Vincent P. Hill, Charles A.
Bus Driver Farmer
Holt, Percy R. Howe, Guy B. Jr. Jackson, Arthur R. Jaques, Robert G.
Clerk
16 Morton St. Service Manager 76 Clark Rd. B. V.
Janitor 223 So. Main St.
Janitor
69 Maple Ave.
Engineer
66 Carmel Rd.
Carpenter
93 Summer St.
Kelley, Sherwood W.
Salesman
16 Coolidge Rd. 18 Summer St.
Kress, Fred Lamb, Ernest R.
Chauffeur
54 Lowell St.
Lindsay, Stafford A.
Salesman
6 Argyle St.
Livingston, Clinton R.
Florist
Andover St.
Livingston, George F.
Farmer
Brown St.
Locke, Richard G. Locke, Sherman S.
Contractor
3 Windsor St.
Contractor
5 Windsor St.
Look, Donald B.
Photographer
115 Main St.
Lord, Wilfred
Superintendent
23 Wolcott Ave. 19 Summer St.
Lynch, James A.
Farmer
Gray Rd.
Manthorne, Harold N.
Veteran
31 Washington Avc.
Marcelle, Arthur J.
Plant Clerk
Marshall, Clifford E.
Cashier
32 Park St. 22 Pasho St. 12 Wolcott Ave.
McCarthy, Frank G.
Contractor
Monahan, Francis
Operative
3 Stirling St. 108 Lowell St. Lowell St.
Morgan, Norman
Poultryman
Muller, Walter F.
Clerk
3 Lupine Rd. 49 Carmel Rd. 121 Elm St. Boutwell Rd.
Newton, Charles M.
Poultryman
Nicoll, Frank L.
Painter
2 Stratford Rd. 62 Elm St.
Noss, Frederick B.
Minister
Lumber Yard Mgr. 53 Whittier St.
O'Connell, Charles H.
Patterson, Willard H.
Pearson, Walter Perkins, Henry F.
Peters, Howarth J.
Petrie, Alexander B.
Petrie, John P. T.
Plumber 52 Balmoral St. Machinist Helper Upland Rd. Gas Station Prop. 12 Florence St. Engineer Printer 46 Walnut Ave. 79 Elm St. Gardener 51 Bartlet St. Gardener 53 Bartlet St.
Nelligan, Francis A.
Compositor
Newman, Winthrop R.
Clerk
Noyes, Lee E.
Mechanic
Mooar, Philip C.
Furniture
Luce, Rowland L.
Operative Lowell St.
Kinsman, Leslie S.
Marine Engineer
Johnson, Howard B. Judge, Homer G.
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Petty, Frank R.
Bank Clerk
67 Center St. B.V.
Pitman, Douglas B.
Accountant 78 Salem St.
Purdon, Frank L.
Retired Army Officer 65 Central St.
Quinn, Peter D.
Plumber
44 River St., B.V.
Ripley, Philip F. Robb, David B.
Janitor
32 Park St.
Robb, James G.
Rubber Worker 98 Main St.
Rockwell, Henry D. Jr. Rogers, Irving E.
Carder
47 Cuba St.
Ronan, William A.
Chauffeur 60 Morton St.
Roundy, Glen H.
Purchasing Agent 48 Wolcott Ave.
Schofield, James F.
Loom Fixer 11 Tewksbury St., B.V.
Sellars, Harry
Selling Agent
5 Avon St.
Shaw, Clinton D.
Salesman
'Wildwood Rd.
Sheeley, Russell F.
Electrician
17 Enmore St.
Sherry, Richard A.
Chauffeur River St., B.V.
Stack, Robert A.
Operative 20 Summer St.
Stevenson, Henry J.
Mech. Eng. 66 Cheever Circle
Stone, Robert L.
Contractor
So. Main St.
Sutton, Robert H.
Candy Maker
119 Chestnut St.
Taylor, Thomas D.
Machinist
79 Lowell St.
Teichert, Frederick E.
Mfgr.
West Knoll Rd. Chandler Rd.
Todd, Henry
Retired
60 Poor St.
Tucker, Charles H.
Operative
Turner, Harvey G.
Farmer
Wade, Kenneth E.
Carpenter
West, Howard
Power House
Haggetts Pond Rd.
Whitcomb, Irving J.
Ins. Salesman
3 Main St. Terr. 3 Main St. Terr.
Whitcomb, Roger H.
Clerk
White, Frederick
Salesman
196 Shawsheen Rd.
Whiteside, Charles B. M.
Purchasing Agent Real Est. & Ins. Inspector 173 Lowell St.
Williams, Richard L.
Newsdealer
9 Avon St.
Wood, Cornelius A.
Trustee 276 No. Main St.
Young, William J.
Electrician
44 Elm St.
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Thompson, Lester M.
Salesman
111 Abbot St. So. Main St. High St., B. V.
53 Whittier St. 57 Salem St.
Wilkinson, Ernest
Wilson, P. Leroy
Retired
7 Abbot St.
Publisher Sunset Rock Rd.
Trustees and Staff of Memorial Hall Library
CAROLINE P. LEAVITT
LEO F. DALEY
WINSOR GALE
ARTHUR W. REYNOLDS
E. DEAN WALEN
WILLIAM N. PERRY
ALAN R. BLACKMER
Chairman WINSOR GALE
Secretary WILLIAM N. PERRY
Treasurer ARTHUR W. REYNOLDS
Librarian MIRIAM PUTNAM
MARGARET D. MANNING, Assistant Librarian, in charge, Circulation and Reference
MARGARET LANE, Children's and Young People's Librarian
MARY F. ZECCHINI, Catalog Librarian
ELEANORE G. BLISS, Circulation Assistant*
CAROLYN S. BOWEN, Secretarial Assistant
M. ETHEL ZINK, Branch Librarian, Ballard Vale
Janitor ARCHIBALD D. MACLAREN
*Part-time
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LIBRARY USERS REPORT ON THEIR LIBRARY
If all the Memorial Hall Library annual reports were put to- gether, they would equal in length, if not in pace, a modern his- torical novel. They form a not unimpressive record of the library, its objectives, its high-points and low, against the background of what was going on at the time in which they were written. All the reports, however, emanated from the library's side of the circula- tion desk and were its estimate of achievement in meeting the needs of its users. It was not all sheer guesswork by any means but library borrowers have never had a chance, in a report at least, to talk back.
This year they have been asked to talk back by providing the material for the 1949 report. In an open letter the library asked them to share their thinking about the library, to tell if it had met their needs satisfactorily, to tell what they thought could be improved, to tell the things they did not like. A number of people responded and this report will attempt to summarize their re- plies.
There were, of course, various reactions to the library's re- quest. Some liked the idea and said so. One woman writes, "You have made the writing of this letter seem more a privilege than a task." Another liked the idea of "asking for the borrower's point of view". A few underestimated their ability to contribute to library thinking. Others felt that if they had no criticism to make that they had nothing to contribute. A humorous remark that "we would have to write our own report" suggested that perhaps a few thought the library was looking for an easy way out. A few made their comments orally rather than in writing.
The men and women who responded did so in the spirit of the library's request. Library aims and objectives were clearly stated by a number of our correspondents. Indeed, there seemed a marked community of thinking about what the library should be and do. Possibly the library has been more successful than it realized in developing the kind of service that people really want and need. Certainly what these people underlined as important were the very things which the library puts high on its list of reasons for being. The few suggestions and criticisms were of- fered in a friendly and constructive fashion and the library will
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