02565cam a22003253u 4500 25033 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z New Zealand. General Assembly Library Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year 1924-25 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-10 Produced by Jonathan Ah Kit, Chuck Greif, New Zealand Parliamentary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year 1924-25" by Charles Wilson is an official publication documenting the activities and updates regarding the General Assembly Library in New Zealand during the early 20th century. This report outlines significant developments in library operations, additions to the collection, and various administrative matters, catering to the needs of the legislative body it supports. The book encapsulates the state of library resources and its management during a period marked by evolving societal and political landscapes. In the report, the Chief Librarian provides detailed insights into the library's operational statistics, including the number of new accessions, the library staff’s contributions, and the challenges faced in maintaining and expanding the collection. Key highlights include a decrease in new acquisitions compared to the previous year, efforts to cater to the interests of members of Parliament, and discussions on the importance of binding and maintenance of existing books. Additionally, it notes the unique privilege granted to legislative members allowing them to borrow books during recess periods, emphasizing the library's integral role in supporting governmental functions and research activities. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive account of the library's operations, challenges, and successes during the specified year. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified General Assembly Library -- Periodicals Libraries -- New Zealand -- Periodicals Wilson, Charles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25033 66034 66034