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5 Padelford James C. 70 6 3
Chronic Nephritis
6 Blossom Edwin 64 Tuberculosis of Bowels
8 Wyatt Emma Louise 23 6 Typhoid Pneumonia
8 Gibbs Marion A. 5 4 17 Diabetes Mellitus
16 Palmer Matilda E. 70
16
Shock from Dislocated Hu- merus
23 Wrightington I. M. 90 5 Intestinal Catarrh
24 Clark Thomas F. 60
Pneumonia
25 Peters Ann
Chronic Nephritis
27 Babbitt Isaac M.
93
9 Mitral Regurgitation Cerebral Hemorrhage Senile Pneumonia
Feb. 9 Butman Ann E. 83 4
14 Bates Annie M. 47 3 13
Toxaemia
18 Hayne Belinda P. 66 2 2
Pneumonia
22 Manchester Eliza J.
52 10 3 Diabetes
24 Eldred Adeline D. 82 Influenza
24 Allen Deborah E. 83 1 3
Brights Disease
26 Kane Margaret A. Mch. 1 Francis -
29 8 18
Carcimona of Face Natural Causes
1 Delano Sophia S. 69 4 Peritonitis
3 Alden Phebe An
73 1 Rheumatism of Heart
6 Alden Sarah M. 84 3 Influenza
18 Winchester Cor. D. 77 11 2 Senile Debility
18 Studley Maria A. 84 6 20 Sclerosis of Liver
20 Fisher Walter H. 52 4 25 Lobar Pneumonia
21 Chapman
7 Heart Disease
23 Rose Manuel
80 Valvular Heart Disease
31 Santos Josephine C. 3 Pneumonia
Apr. 4 Jenney Joseph C. 51 5 24 Softening of Brain
8 Warner Mary T. 6 2 Senile Debility
15 Miller Merton L. 15 9 9 Accidental Drowning
26 Williams Rachel 81 2 10 Amyloid Degeneration of Kidneys
Date. Name
30 Clark George W. 70 11
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DEATHS-CONTINUED.
Age
Date.
Name
Disease
y m d
28 Eldred Mary F. 77
Heart Disease
May 5 Bates Mary J. 63 Heart Failure
6 Machado Clara
11 Peritonitis
11 Luiz Antone 6 Peritonitis
15 Nickerson Alex. G. 80 4 22 Pneumonia
19 Briggs, Benj. T. Jr. 47 3 9 Typhus Fever
21 Lahue Herbert F. 12 Enteritis
June11 Nye Thomas W. 71 2 29 Cerebral Hemorrhage
16 Springer Andrew R. 6-4
6 Toxaemia
20 West Alexander II. 60 Heart Failure
28 Bennett Robert 75 8 3 Diabetes
29 Mello Francisca A. 35
Nephritis
July 4 Pope Hannalı M. 75 3 10 Nephritis
7 Whitman Chester C. 20 10 1
Tuberculosis
14 Sears Mary B. 76 9 Gangrene
22 Wells Frances E. W. 16 7 19
27 Wilbur Marion E. 9 16 Acute Ileo-colitis
28 Allen John J. 57 3 21
59 10 29
Nephritis
5 Bonnell Sybil M. 37 6 27 Nephritis
5 Bonnell John W. Jr.
S Thomas Adelaid 7
Peritonitis
8 Beetle Benjamin F. 77 3 15 Nephritis
25 Smith Mary A. 76 1 13 Dropsy
30 Olsen Alma
14 Tumor
Sept. 1 Whiting Hannah L. 94
15 Asthenia Senilis Dysentery
10 Palmer George A. 82 5
Old Age
20 Edwards John W. 74 10 16 Cystitis
23 Stoddard Eliz. F. C. 87 8
Tumor of Liver
Oct. 3 Eldredge Martin I. 78 1
3 Endocarditis
3 Corson Ernest 2 15 Inanition
6 Delano Moses H. 85 2 15 Oedema
11 Hoffman John 63 Locomotor Ataxia
Meningitis
Nephritis
Aug. 2 Smith Rachel F.
2 Hammond Rebecca F. 61
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DEATHS-CONTINUED.
Date.
Name
Age ym d
Disease
13 Dunn Alice S.
40 10 25 Apoplexy
17 Leanord Elizabeth
38
Nephritis
29 Rose Joseph D.
41 Toxaemia
31 Sousa Florence
22 Gastro-Enteritis
Nov. 9 Ellis Annie E. 30 6 Tuberculosis
10 Sylvia Francisco 3
2 Meningitis
17 Watterson Hannah 88 1 18 Arterio-sclerosis
17 Stewart Harold L. 17 4
1 Hypertrophy of Heart
18 Wilcox Edwin T.
66 8 15 Endocarditis
19 Omey Laura A.
45 8 18
Disease of Heart
22 Paull Asa E. 64 1 23 Tubercular Toxemia
Dec. 20 Maciel Pedro Jose 76
Cerebral Apoplexy
20 Jones Antone
49 Natural Causes
23 Rose Albert
3 Malnutrition
30 Hammond Louisa A. 66 3 4
Tuberculosis
Report
OF THE
Sewer Commissioners.
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REPORT OF THE SEWER COMMISSIONERS
During the past year we have completed the Oxford system of gravity sewers, and the system is giving general satisfaction, several who have entered and were opposed to sewers, now say that they would not be without them at any cost.
Last fall, an addition to the Shone system in the Pease district of about 500 feet of sewer on Green street, were built by Acting Superintendent of Streets, John I. Bryant, Metcalf, engineer.
The Shone system is giving good service, but the Com- missioners would again call the attention of the abutters on these sewers, to the practice of connecting conductor pipes for roof water to the sewers, which is an infraction of the rules. The cost of pumping sewerage must increase as more uew houses are built and more connections made. The repairs during the past year have been light, nothing being done but what was absolutely necessary ; as the plant grows older more repairs must be made, while at the same time more work must be done by the engines at the pumping station, which will call for larger consumption of coal and supplies.
In case of continued heavy rainfall it is about all the present plant can take care of when pushed to its uttermost capacity. In the past year there have been forty-four con- nections made to all sewers, making a total of four hundred and ninety-one.
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The Commissioners recommend an appropriation of $2,500, for maintenance of sewers.
Respectfully submitted, E. G. PAULL, I. W. DODGE, GEORGE T. THATCHER.
Report
OF THE
Board of Health.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH OF FAIRHAVEN.
To the Citizens of Fairhaven, the Board of Health respectfully submits its annual report for the year 1905.
The Board organized in March, 1905, with the choice of Charles P. Maxfield, as chairman, Joseph B. Peck, as secre- tary, and Dr. Wm. H. Thayer as medical inspector.
There have been reported to the Board during the last twelve months, forty-nine cases of contagions and infectious diseases, viz :
2 typhoid fever, 2 scarlet fever, 42 measles, 1 diphtheria, 2 chicken pox.
This shows an increase in number of thirty eight cases in comparison with last year.
There were several complaints of nuisances, which upon notice were promptly abated.
During the past year there have been inspected, as the law directs, 174 slaughtered animals, viz: -
170 hogs, 1 cow, 1 calf, 1 yoke of oxen.
There have also been quarantined, three cows affected with tuberculosis, and one horse having the glanders. These were all condemned and killed, and the places in which they
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were kept disinfected. The inspector also condemned one slaughtered cow as unfit for food.
Mr. E. G. Grinnell, inspected at the general inspection, the following animals, viz :-
489 cows, 7 bulls. 1 yoke of oxen, 80 young cattle.
In the inspection of cattle and barns, the general condition of the cattle was found fair. In many cases the barns should have more light and better ventilation. Too much emphasis cannot be placed upon having healthful surroundings ; cleanli- ness, and an abundance of sun and pure air are necessary con- ditions, in order to have a wholesome supply of milk.
No cases of the Foot and Mouth disease have been found within our jurisdiction the past year.
No license was granted to any person or place where the Jews could slaughter under the license of others ; we recom- mend the same condition continue.
The Board recommends, as before, that the Town license some responsible person to collect the swill and garbage, at least twice a week, from the residences of those who make application to him. Water-tight cans should be used in re- moving said garbage. As the Improvement Association have begun this work, we would advise that they combined their ef- forts with those of the Board of Health, so that the conditions may be made as sanitary as possible.
Many cases of pediculosis were found in the schools by the inspectors. Proper remedies were introduced, e. g., lark- spur, and the Board recommends that the use of this be con- tinued.
There were two cases of unlawful keeping of swine within the district voted by the town. Upon notice these were promptly removed.
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During the year, the Improvement Association communi- cated with the Board of Health in regard to expectorating upon the sidewalks and in public places. Upon investigation it was found that there was no law in Massachusetts that would en- force a penalty, but cards were placed in public places, re- questing the people to refrain from said habit under penalty as a nuisance.
The Board wishes to call the attention of the public to a very important notice :- (Chap. 80, Sec. 78, of the Public Statutes). "When a householder knows that a person within his family is sick with small pox or any other disease dangerous to the public health, he shall immediately give notice to the Selectmen or Board of Health of the town in which he dwells. If he refuses or neglects to give such notice, he shall forfeit a sum not exceeding ($100) one hundred dollars."
CHARLES P. MAXFIELD, JOSEPH B. PECK, WILLIAM H. THAYER, M. D.
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INDEX.
Auditor's Report,
61
Births.
70-72
Board of Health, Report of,
81-85
Collector of Sewers, Report of,
8-11
Deaths,
72-75
Debt and Interest,
48
Fire Department,
37-38
Fire Engineers, Report of,
56-57
Highways,
21
Cottage Street,
22
General,
23-27
Laurel Street,
22
South Pleasant Street, Extension.
21
Mill Road,
21
Hydrant Service,
37
Incidentals,
41
Board of Health,
44
Soldiers' Relief,
44
State Aid,
41
List of Jurors,
62-63
List of Town Officers,
3-4
Marriages,
67-69
Pease District Sewer Extension (Green Street),
32
Poor Department.
28
Almshouse,
29-30
Outside Poor,
30-31
State Institutions.
28
Present Town Debt,
49
Recapitulation,
50
Salaries,
47
Selectmens' Report,
58-60
Sewers,
32
Oxford,
33-36
Pease District,
32
Pease District Extension (Green Street).
35-36
Sewer Commissioner's Report,
77-80
Superintendent of Streets, Report of,
51-54
Street Lights,
48
Town Hall,
45-46
Treasurer's Balance Sheet,
16-17
Treasurer's Report,
12-15
Tree Warden's Report.
55
Maintenance,
33
THE MILLICENT LIBRARY
ويوجد عدد
THE MILLICENT LIBRARY FAIRHAVEN, MASS.
ANNUAL REPORT 1905
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE MILLICENT LIBRARY 1893-1906.
President.
HENRY H. ROGERS 1893-
Vice-Presidents
WALTER P. WINSOR 1893-94
GEORGE H. TABER 1895-96
GEORGE H. TRIPP 1897-98
THOMAS A. TRIPP 1899-00
JAMES L. GILLINGHAM 1901-02
JOB C. TRIPP 1903-04
JAMES L. GILLINGHAM
1905-
Treasurers
JAMES L. GILLINGHAM 1893 94
MRS. LIZZIE F. NYE 1895-96
WALTER P. WINSOR
1897-
Secretaries
THOMAS A. TRIPP 1893-94
MISS ELLEN H. AKIN
1895-96
MRS. SARAH C. ANTHONY
1897-98
MRS. LIZZIE F. NYE
1899-00
DON C. STEVENS
1901
DREW B. HALL 1901-
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Standing Committees 1905-1906
Book Committee-
II. II. Rogers, President, J. L. Gillingham, Vice- President, F. B. Lyman, G. Il. Tripp, Mrs. Winsor.
Finance Committee-
W. P. Winsor, Treasurer, J. C. Tripp, G. W. Stevens, Mrs. Broughton, Miss Akin.
House Committee-
T. A. Tripp, E. L. Besse, Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Nye. W. E. Benjamin.
Trustees
Miss Ellen HI. Akin
1893-
Edmund Anthony, Jr.,
1902
Mrs. Sarah C. Anthony
1893-
William E. Benjamin
1893-
Edward L. Besse
1893-
Mrs. Cara R. Broughton
1893-
James L. Gillingham
1893-
Frederick B. Lyman
1904-
Mrs. Lizzie F. Nye
1893-
Henry HI. Rogers
1893-
Don. C. Stevens
1893-01
George W. Stevens
1893-
George II. Taber
1893-01
George H. Tripp
1893-
Job C. Tripp
1902-
Thomas A. Tripp
1893-
Charles W. White, Jr.
1902-04
Mrs. Mary G. Winsor
1893-
Walter P. Winsor
1898-
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1905.
To the Trustees of The Millicent Library:
I have the honor to present the librarian's report for 1905.
Growth in Volumes
The additions for the year number 851 volumes; 831 by pur- chase, 20 by the binding of periodicals. 1208 volumes were with- drawn, leaving a net loss of 357 which, taken from 17,465, the actual number in the building Dec. 31, 1904, makes the present total 17,108.1
The most extensive purchases were in fiction, of which 370 volumes out of the 851 were added.2 The next largest class was fine arts 95; then travel 67 and history 28; literature 49; biography 37; science and nature study 33; bound periodicals 20 and general bibliography 10: 182 volumes were assigned to the young people's room. Of the 831 volumes added, 458 are entirely new works, technically called new titles, and 393 are additional volumes (as the second of a cyclopedia or the 106th of Harper's magazine) or additional copies: in fiction alone 233 such duplicates were re- quired.
Some few musical scores of a classical type have been added and well used. Others of the popular operas and songs would find a welcome.
Registration
380 persons have received borrower's cards; adult residents of Fairhaven 101, of school age 193; residents of New Bedford 30. and of other places 56. These 380 names added to the 2,182 re- ported on Dec. 31, 1904, make 2,562 registered since May 1, 1902. The total number in Fairhaven is 2,067; among a population of 4,200 this is 49 per cent, which is hardly surpassed in the country.3
Home Use
The number of volumes circulated for home use was 46,401.+ The largest day was March 11, 254 volumes; the smallest Jan. 25, 39. The average daily circulation was 126, and per capita 110.
1 Appendix 1. 2 Appendix 3. 3 Appendix 2. + Appendix 3.
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Reference Work
The reference work has increased in a great degree and seems to show a better understanding in the community at large of how to use books, and a wider, more healthy interest in affairs present and past, and especially in art.
Selected lists of books and periodicals have been prepared to accompany the study programs of local reading clubs, and general courses in the schools. These extensive selections have been supplemented by smaller lists and very mnnerous specially reserved collections. When a large class is to use material on a restricted subject for only a short time it has proved more just to all the class to keep that material in the building as a special reference collection, thus affording each member an opportunity to use it, which could not be offered if some one had drawn it for home reading. To keep the library informed of such topics and the consequent special demands, each teacher is supplied with a block of the following forms,
THIS NOTICE SHOULD REACH THE LIBRARY 24 HOURS BEFORE THE CLASS IS SENT.
FAIRHAVEN 190
TO THE MILLICENT LIBRARY
My class, Grade. will take up the study of
on the following date ; to continue till
Will you kindly reserve in the library building any suitable books and magazines on this subject?
Yours very truly.
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Fiction Revision
The fiction was carefully revised by the librarian during the summer and fall. Some 4,350 volumes were handled and examined both as to the condition of the binding and printed pages, and as to the popularity and use they had received. Besides his own knowledge and judgment, recourse was had to three comprehen- sive lists of good, popular novels published by other libraries,
Card Catalog
As was reported a year ago, "The card catalog is and can be the only complete and up-to-date catalog" of a growing library. It is absolutely essential that it be complete and accurate, and that its cards present for each book, author, title and subjects, in all the forms likely to occur to a human mind. It is also highly important that the catalog be so arranged that there be but one place in which to look for a particular card, and that that arrange- ment be exceedingly simple. Nothing simpler than the dictionary arrangement has yet been devised. and on December 23, for the first time in the library's history, its catalog was so arranged. Part of it, that for fiction, has always been alphabetic, but split into two files, one for anthors, one for titles: the remaining part, that for non-fiction, was revised four years ago with the assistance · of a special cataloger. This year the staff alone has looked up and verified each card of the fiction part and arranged both its separate files with the previous revision, so that now there is bnt one straight dictionary catalog in which to search.
Young People's Room
Four years ago a few books were brought together in the south-east corner of the stack room, in a space which is now more than filled by the picture collection. These books were especially for children's use, for their general reading and as aids in their school work. Many mothers commended the plan: it helped solve the question of the proper reading for their boys and girls. From that beginning has grown the constantly broadening field of the young people's room. The 1, 250 volumes on its shelves are few in num ber compared with the 17,000 in the stack, but the use made of them is comparatively very great. For one quarter of the year's cirenla- tion was of young people's books (11,500), and three-quarters from the stacks (34,500): of the readers in the building one-half sit
in this room, which frequently has thirty visitors at once; and here originates a very large part of the reference work, both the in- mimerable questions young minds conceive, and definite seeking along lines of school work. Besides references of interest only to an individual, there are many used by a whole class during a period of several days or weeks, for which provision is made by special reserves. From October to June, from five to eight such reserved collections of from three totwenty-five volumes each are set apart on appointed shelves during a week or a term as the subject may require.
Abuses of The Young People's Room
Such general appreciation and use of a new department is very gratifying, but certain abuses may well be brought to the attention of parents: excessive reading, and evening attendance.
As to excessive reading: a child in school should do his school work thoroughly, spend his spare time during daylight out of doors in active pursuits, and read but very moderately outside his regular studies. But moderation is not a child's trait, nor a habit much developed by parents. And so too often a child shirks the school work which is his business, does only those chores he cannot escape, and then reads himself into headaches and general nervousness. Fifteen to twenty pages of a story book is abundant reading for a day, that is, one book of 125 pages a week: even this is too much in some cases. But four to eight such books are taken in a week by many children and returned with the prond declaration " I read it all through last night." Now, the rapidity with which a book is read is not a matter for pride, and late hours, even when due to reading at home, leave their marks on face and brain. The child who reads in this manner is, without exception, found to be deficient in his studies, and to be full of a nervous irritability that gradually steals from him attractiveness of face and vigor of body and mind. The reading habit may be a curse as well as a blessing, and it is the duty of every father and mother to see that his child is not forming the habit of stupi- fying himself with too much reading. Mix moderation with his reading till it grows more wisely loved and more wholesomely enjoyed.
S
" Evening attendance" is but a phase of the general question of young girls and boys being on the streets after dark. Upto six in the evening of every day in the year, the library has been open nine hours, of which least three are outside school hours. After six in the fall and winter, a public building does not seem the proper place for the children of comfortable, well lighted and well warmed homes. To those unfortunate httle ones who must spend half their time in public places, the library may legitimately perhaps, offer warmth and light on a winter's evening, and a retreat safer and more fit than the street. But it should not be made an evening resort by boys and girls comfortable in their own homes, nor should "going to the library" be accepted by parents as a valid excuse for being ou the streets at night.
The library is presenting opportunities to the citizens of Fairhaven, young and old, which are hardly equalled in any town or city of the world, and which can be really appreciated only by those long accustomed to the library facilities of the average town. And since these opportunities are so great, special care should be taken by every responsible person to prevent their use to such an abnormal, harmful degree that the business, health, or good condnet of any reader be weakened or injured.
Loan Desk
The high loan desk has been replaced by a fine table, 42 x 70 inches, such as might be used in a private library. By this change a passage is gained on either side of the loan table directly to the stack which is open to all readers. The formality of a high desk barring the room gives way to an appearance of simple, hospitable welcome, and the architectural beauties of the central ceiling and arches are greatly enhanced. The rearrangement of small tables for the display of recent interesting books, and of the card catalog thus made possible, has added very much to the case and rapidity with which the public finds the books it wants, and the staff accomplishes its work.
Finding List of Literature
Early in the year the literature section of the A. L. A. catalog was distributed as a list of 2,000 volumes containing the best of all literature, and including 1,200 volumes of fiction.
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Cumulative Bulletin
Besides the four regular bulletins including all additions, a series of cumulative sheets leading up to the spring bulletin was issued. That is, each week the entries of new titles were arranged among the entries of earlier weeks, and reprinted like hand bills, so that the bill or sheet for the current week showed all entries of new additions since the preceding bulletin. Although this plan gave an absolutely up-to-date list, it did not receive sufficient commendation from our readers to warrant the extra expense.
Special Exhibits
The Christmas exhibit of books suitable for gifts, included many beautifully illustrated and thoroughly tried and proved children's books. It received 846 visits; many persons coming more than once and many finding its suggestions useful.
Other exhibits of special interest consisted of mechanical and architectural drawing, decorative lettering, both plain and illuminated, drawings with colored crayons, and sewing with both plain and fancy stitches, all work of the public schools. The generous hours the library is open and its central location offer parents and friends an unusual opportunity for viewing some of the tangible work of the scholars, an opportunity which was very generally seized.
Fourteen sets of photographs and pictures from the Library Art club and other sources, and one set of picture bulletins illus- trating the history of New York state and borrowed from the Pratt Institute Free library, have, with the exhibits named before, made a series almost unbroken through the year.
Rotation Case
Booksabout the Bible; Nature books; Heroic days; The Civil war, its battles and its heroes; Questions of the day; Stories men like; Books for women on hygiene and domestic economy; Books for men on hunting and travel; New books of the year; Helps for the new year; Washington and Lincoln, their careers and envir- onment; have been the subjects of small and large collection> displayed in the rotation case, from which many readers have habitually chosen books.5
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5 For a full description of the rotation case see the Library Journal, Nov. 1902, v. 27, p. 934.
The Staff
In July Edward G. Spooner, Jr., a model page, left us to pur. sue his electrical studies in Washington, and has been succeeded by Dana H. Gillingham.
The library has been represented by members of the staff at the meetings and on the programs of local and sectional library associations, and on several of their committees by the librarian, who has also been appointed by the American Library Association to prepare for its Narragansett Pier meeting in June, 1906, the " Report on gifts and bequests to American libraries in 1905," and a member of its Finance committee. Early in the year he presented a paper before the Religious Education Association at its meeting in Boston, and in December gave a lecture on library administration to the senior class of the Library School of Simmons College. Mrs. Leighton during the fall semester pursued special courses in classification and reference work in Simmons College. And in general the staff has extended its knowledge and equipment by study and reading in technical as well as popular literature, and has carried on its work efficiently, economically and progressively.6
To the Board of Trustees the staff has to offer sincere thanks for its confidence and support.
DREW B. HALL,
Jan. 9, 1906.
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Librarian,
APPENDIX I.
Growth 1905
Volumes January 1, 17,465
Volumes added, 851
Volumes withdrawn,
1208
Net loss,
357
Net total December 31, 17,108
Pamphlets (illustrated) 51
12
APPENDIX II.
Registration 1902-05
1902
1903
1904
1905 Total
Fairhaven, adult
877
231
185
101
1394
Fairhaven, school age
264
112
104
193
673
2067
New Bedford
99
61
20
30
210
Other places
106
92
31
56
285
495
Totals
1346
496
310
380
2562
APPENDIX 3. Classified Additions and Withdrawals and Circulation, 1905.
With- drawals
Circulation
Additions.
Per
Circulating dept.
Adults
Young people
Adults
Young Per people Total Ecent
New titles
Add. copies & volumes
New titles
Add. copies & volumes
Fiction
113
198
35
370
13.
1178
20869
5149
27018
58.2
General works
5
4
10
1.2
2
7935
569
8504
18.3
Periodicals
20
20
2.3
213
4
217
.46
Religion
20
3
1
2
1
27
3.8
2
262
131
393
.8-1
Socialogy
17
4
9
12
3
5.3
1
145
967
1112
2.4
Language
5
*2
2
5
1
15
1.7
83
88
171
.36
Natural science
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