the floor. When not in use it can be pushed close

up to the shelving, and can be brought out readily, while it stands at any desired angle.

It will be advisable to have a few ledger rests or easels for use with the larger books. Fig. 58 illustrates the kind in use at the Newcastle-on-Tyne Library, and Fig. 59 a table used for the same purpose from the University Library at Göttingen. The table-rest shown in Fig. 60 is very useful for

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holding a book open at a given place for a length of time, as is frequently wanted when copying illustrations, manuscripts, illuminations, &c.

Reading-stands for the display of newspapers are used in all public reading-rooms. The shape and principles of construction are well known, but the design and ornamentation give ample scope for originality. The most useful size is a double stand, 8 feet 6 inches in length; this