Library loans stimulate book buying

The members who are borrowing books from the Library under the new loan plan are availing themselves of the privilege of purchasing the books to an unexpected degree. The Library practically sends out books on an approval plan similar to that used by some publishers. If the borrowerfinds that the book sent will be of permanent use to him he can send to the Library the amount for which the book has been insured, as this is equivalent to the publisher´s price, and the book becomes his property. If there is only a temporary need for the book, it may be retained as long as required and then returned to the Library. For this a rental of five cents a day is charged after the allowance for time in transit has been deducted.