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LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE
The shelving is arranged on the alcove system, and will hold about 48,000 volumes, within reach of any person of ordinary stature without the aid of steps or ladders. The counter forms three
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sides of a square, and is no feet long; on it are placed at intervals twelve blocks of Cotgreave Indicators, the spaces between each being used for giving out and taking in books. In the centre of the room is a large desk-table, on the four
