370 The Library. a Xtttle Iknown OLambetb free WE believe comparatively few persons know that the splen- did library of Lambeth Palace is open for the use of the public under certain conditions. These conditions are set forth in the following " Regulations," which we reprint (by permission) for the benefit of our readers. Regulations. i. With the exception of the periods named in Regulation No. 2, the Library is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from April to July (both months inclusive) until 5 p.m., and during the forenoon of Tuesdays. 2. The Library is closed during the week commencing with Easter Day, for seven days computed from Christmas Day, and for six weeks from the end of August in every year. 3. Extracts from the MSS. or printed books are allowed to be made freely, but in case of a transcript being desired of a whole MS., or book, or copy thereof to be printed, the consent of the Archbishop must be previously obtained. 4. Permission to copy illuminated MSS. and rare engravings can only be obtained on submission of the applicant's name to the Archbishop. 5. MSS. are only lent out by an order signed by the Archbishop, and with a bond of ^50 or ^100 for their return within six months or on demand. Rules for Lending Books. 6. Except under special permission, the loan of books will be restricted to the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Canterbury, and to persons residing within the parish of Lambeth, the borough of Southwark, and the City and liberties of Westminster. 7. All applications for the loan of books must be countersigned by a beneficed Clergyman, who must certify to his personal knowledge of the applicant. 8. Everyone desiring to borrow must obtain from the Librarian the prescribed forms, and all applications for the removal of books must be made to the Librarian in person, or by some trustworthy representative, authorised in 'writing by the applicant to receive them. 9. Except by special permission, not more than TWO volumes to be borrowed at the same time, and such volumes must be returned to the Librarian within two months from the date of removal. 10. If any volume or volumes of a set be defaced, injured or lost, such volume or volumes shall be replaced by others of equal value and in similar condition. n. Works of reference, books of prints, works of an earlier date than 1700 A. p., pamphlets and such books as in the discretion of the Librarian cannot be easily replaced, can only be consulted in the Library. 12. Every one borrowing books shall sign, on behalf of himself or the person he represents, a declaration assenting to the foregoing Rules. Books can be lent out and returned only during Library hours.
