published notes on the Classification he had adopted, "it must be borne in mind that a classification of actual books is a different thing from a classification of theoretical knowledge, and that a general agreement among librarians to adopt some one system is a practical testimony in its favour so strong as to outweigh arguments against it arising from dissatisfaction with minor details of the scheme." I am, Yours faithfully, TO THE EDITOR Library World. SIR, MAUD STORR BEST, Sub-Librarian. In the current issue of The Library World, on page 408, Alpha makes the statement that "An official scale of salaries, graduated for towns of varying size, has been adopted by the L.A., the A.A.L., and the N.A.L.G.O." I should be obliged if you will inform me if it is a fact that the Library Association have now adopted this scale, and if so, when? Following are copies of letters which I wrote and received in November last. I was subsequently informed by a member of the L.A. 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