Centre the size of the collection, with comparative figures for 31st December 1976, was:
1977 1976 Books 464 448 Pamphlets 48 48 Bound periodicals 455 inAs some of the gifts and purchases mentioned above were received after 1st January, they are not included in these figures.
A printed catalogue of the Library was distributed to local members in 1972, and a first supplement two years later. A further supplement, to include all additions for the years 1974-1977, is now in preparation, and will be similarly distributed to members in the course of the next few weeks. A card catalogue of the books and pamphlets will also be kept at the Arts Centre.
4th March, 1978
H. A. RYDINGS
Hon. Librarian
LIBRARY RULES
(revised by order of the Council, 16th November 1977)
1. (a) Members of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society are entitled to consult and to borrow books in the library of the Branch, on production of their membership cards and subject to the following rules.
2.
(b) Members of the parent society and of other branches may use the library for reference on production of their membership cards. The Hon. Librarian may at his discretion permit them also to borrow books, subject to whatever conditions he deems appropriate.
Members wishing to use the Library should apply at the Arts Centre Library, where the R.A.S. Collection is kept. Hours of opening may be ascertained from the Arts Centre.
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Centre the size of the collection, with comparative figures for 31st December 1976, was:
1977
1976
Books
464
448
Pamphlets
48
48
Bound periodicals
455 in
358 435 in
341
870
837
As some of the gifts and purchases mentioned above were received after 1st January, they are not included in these figures.
A printed catalogue of the Library was distributed to local members in 1972, and a first supplement two years later. A further supplement, to include all additions for the years 1974-1977, is now in preparation, and will be similarly distributed to members in the course of the next few weeks. A card catalogue of the books and pamphlets will also be kept at the Arts Centre.
4th March, 1978
H. A, RYDINGS
Hon. Librarian
LIBRARY RULES
(revised by order of the Council, 16th November 1977)
1. (a) Members of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society are entitled to consult and to borrow books in the library of the Branch, on production of their membership cards and subject to the following rules.
2.
(b) Members of the parent society and of other branches may use the library for reference on production of their member- ship cards. The Hon. Librarian may at his discretion permit them also to borrow books, subject to whatever conditions he deems appropriate.
Members wishing to use the Library should apply at the Arts Centre Library, where the R.A.S. Collection is kept. Hours of opening may be ascertained from the Arts Centre.
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