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The progress of the work during 1932 is briefly recorded on pages 
53-57 
Regtstered Research Students 
Eight research students have been registered during the year, as 
compared to six in 1931.) Much of the work is being done by 
candidates for degrees, in accordance with our cooperative agree- 
ments with universities located in Greater New York. A list 
those registered is given on page 66. This work is in general 
charge of Dr. Reed, curator of plant pathology, 
THe Liprary 
The accompanying report on the Library (p. 82) records the 
accession during the year of 676 books, 747 pc imphlets, and 5496 
parts of publications—a total of 6919. The number of 
the year has exceeded 3600. 
Needs.—Special attention is called to the librarian’s statement 
that there are on hand at least 2000 volumes of serials and periodi- 
cals needing to be bound, in addition to many paper covered vol- 
users for 
umes that should be bound and numerous volumes which need to 
be rebound. What with more than 900 unbound periodicals being 
accessioned each year, many with two to four volumes a year, the 
number of volumes to be bound exceeds 1000 annu: uly. There 
should be a permanent fund yielding an income sufficient to cover 
this need. 
The library report also notes the unusual bargains in old and 
rare but very essential books that are being offered in the current 
pasa 
book-lists of dealers. It seems a pitv that we are not in a posi- 
tion to take a larger advantage of these offers. The numerous 
private libraries that are now coming into the market contain runs 
of important serials and many other scarce items at bargain prices. 
The present endowment of the library is only $23,917, yielding 
an income (in 1932) of only $1315. 
It is a matter of sincere regret that the librarian, Mr. Foss. has 
been absent on account of illness from August 1 to December 31. 
It is earnestly hoped that he may be able to resume his duties 
during the fore part of 1933. During his absence the library as- 
sistant, Mrs. Chichester, has been in charge. 
