A handbook of library appliances / The technical equipment of libraries: fittings, furniture, charging systems, forms, recipes, etc.

The handbook provides practical, technical guidance for equipping and operating public libraries, surveying fittings, furniture, charging systems, catalogue and circulation forms, and auxiliary appliances. It explains design features, layout and installation considerations, methods for tracking and issuing stock, maintenance and binding practices, and arrangements for periodicals and reading rooms. Vendor devices and commercially manufactured apparatus are described alongside recommendations for labour-saving workflows, stocktaking, and record management. The work combines procedural advice, schematic descriptions, and sample forms to help administrators plan, procure, and maintain efficient library services.