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library assistants for service of a general nature in the sectional 

 libraries; a library aid to relieve the more experienced assistants 

 of minor library tasks that they are now obliged to perform in addi- 

 tion to their regular duties ; and a stack attendant to keep the various 

 collections in order, that publications may be found immediately 

 when called for by the scientists. When this increased sum is at 

 hand and these positions are provided and filled, the library system 

 Avill be able to enter more worthily into the opportunity for service 

 afforded by its close relation to the work of the Smithsonian Insti- 

 tution and its branches. 



Respectfully submitted. 



William L. Corbin, 



Lihranan. 



Ui". Charles G. Abbot, 



Secretary^ Smithsonian Institution. 



