02532cam a22003373u 4500 25034 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 Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue 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, Mark C. Orton, New Zealand Parliamentary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special…" by J. O. Wilson is a formal publication documenting the activities and developments of the General Assembly Library in New Zealand during the specified year. Written in the mid-20th century, this book serves as an official report that highlights the library's operations, including acquisitions, usage statistics, and significant historical context. It likely aims to provide transparency and insight into the role of the library in supporting parliamentary functions and information access. The report details various aspects of the library's operations, including the cataloging of over 8,000 new books and the importance of donations such as a significant collection from the Carnegie Corporation. It also outlines the library's role in providing reference services to parliament members and the public, noting a surge in inquiries. The document emphasizes the library's growth over its first century of existence, with a dedication to preserving New Zealand's history, literature, and contributions to parliamentary work. Additionally, it reflects on challenges, including space constraints and the need for continuous adaptation to modern needs, showcasing the library's evolution as it moves into its second century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified General Assembly Library -- Periodicals Libraries -- New Zealand -- Periodicals Wilson, J. O. Burns, A. D. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25034 66035 66035