Departmental Libraries.

Comparatively few of the new men are aware of the benefits which are offered by the departmental libraries of the University. These libraries have been established with the design of providing students with liberal and convenient facilities for the pursuit of their studies on special lines.

For the use of students in Classical Philology a special library has been established which at present contains more than 3000 volumes, including text books used in these courses, and also such books as are recommended by the several instructors in the department for collateral reading. The library occupies two large rooms in Harvard Hall which are open on week days from 9 a. m. until 10 p. m. This library is open to any student who is pursuing a classical course designated by a number and to students in Greek D or Latin D, with the restriction that no books are lent out. Keys may be procured from professor Howard.

The Semitic department has its library in room 7 Sever Hall, and comprises a valuable collection of books, embracing those most necessary in Semitic studies This library is opened Mondays and Wednesdays at 1.30 p. m. and Saturdays at 10 a. m., but only to students registered in Semitic courses. Keys may be obtained from Professor Toy, librarian.

In addition to the large collection of German books in the college library, the department has a reading room (Sever 4) with a special library of 300 volumes and a number of German periodicals. This library is opened only to advanced students in German, and keys may be procured from Professor Francke.

The French department library occupies Sever 21, and embraces about 500 books of reference for the use of students in the higher French electives. The final arrangements have not yet been made concerning the distribution of keys. Further information may be obtained from Professor de Sumichrast.

For the study of History and Economics there are two separate historical libraries, the Evans library in No. 14 University Hall for the use of students in United States history, and a library in No. 2 Harvard Hall, provided with the most important books used in connection with general courses. In No. 14 University Hall is also a working library for the special use of students of economics. These libraries are opened from 8.30 a. m. to 12 m., and from 1 to 5 p. m.

The library connected with the Italian, Spanish and Romance Philology department occupies room 16 Sever. Final arrangements have not as yet been completed, but keys may be procured by advanced students of this department from Professor Sheldon.

The Psychological department library is situated in the west room of the Psychological laboratory, and is opened every afternoon. Students of this course may obtain keys from Professor James.