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library, does not seem to meet with the endorsement of those imme¬ 
diately concerned, so that no transfers have been made. 
A portrait in oil of the late Professor Edward D. Cope by C. A. 
Worrall, has been procured by Subscription and added to the gal¬ 
lery. 
The Librarian improved the occasion of his attendance last July 
at the Second International Library Conference held in London, 
to inspect the scientific sections of a number of libraries there and 
elsewhere throughout the United Kingdom, with the result of being 
able to congratulate the Academy on the extent and convenience of 
arrangement of its collection of books which in both respects 
compares favorably with those of much older establishments. In 
liberality of administration the Academy is especially deserving of 
recognition, as, apart from the fact that under the By-Laws the 
books must be consulted on the premises, it places on the reader 
none of the restrictions almost universally met with elsewhere. 
It is increasingly apparent that the growth and arrangement of 
the library are seriously interfered with by lack of means. If it 
were not for the care taken to secure the largest possible return from 
exchange of publications, the other resources at the disposal of the 
Library Committee would be entirely inadequate, and the opportu¬ 
nity for advanced study in the Academy would be materially cur¬ 
tailed. This would be now more than ever the cause of serious re¬ 
gret, because the library was never so much resorted to by students 
of kindred institutions as it has been during the past year. Not 
only for such readers, but more especially for our own workers, it is 
essential that the latest scientific literature be placed promptly on 
our shelves and in such binding as to make it most convenient of 
access with the least wear and tear. To secure these ends at least 
double the income now at the disposal of the Library Committee 
will be required. 
Acknowledgement is again due Mr. Wm. J. Fox for efficient ser¬ 
vice in the library, especially during the Librarian’s absence in 
Europe. 
All of which is respectfully submitted. 
Edward J. Nolan, 
Librarian. 
