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The current periodicals until complete, are placed in temporary 
bindings, and heretofore were arranged on several large tables. 
They now are concentrated on a large, especially constructed 
octagonal flat-topped cabinet that fills the center of the reading- 
room (Fig. 11). The lower portion of this cabinet is fitted with 
doors and contains shelves for the storing of manuscripts, pi 
Fic. 10. The. Book-Room, 
tures and other collections that are inconvenient to keep on the 
open shelves, 
A large and commodious desk as well as a smaller working 
table has been provided for the use of the librarian and twelve 
smaller tables for the use of the students and assistants. This 
practically completes the amount of furniture that can be accom- 
modated in the library. 
