Findings list and catalog guide for Newark’s Free Public Library
A detailed supplement that records books added between March 1890 and March 1893, organized to help readers locate titles quickly. The volume explains how the Finding-list is arranged and how to use the author list, subject index, and page references to find books.
The edition also includes practical library rules and regulations, plus notes on how to handle call numbers, reservations, and borrowing details. It offers guidance on navigating reference works, juvenile materials, and special items, with a plain-language explanation of the cataloging marks and red card cues.
- Learn how to search by author or subject and use the index to reach the right pages.
- Understand borrowing rules, renewal limits, fines, and responsible use of library materials.
- Discover how reference works and restricted books are designated in catalogs and cards.
- See the layout of the main reading room and delivery stations, plus regulations for use.
Ideal for readers who want to understand how a late 19th-century public library organized new additions and how to locate them efficiently in the catalog.