(Tuesday, July 2, 12:25 p. m.)
At the close of the second joint session, a business meeting of the
Special Libraries Association was called to order by Vice-President
Herbert O. Brigham in the ball room of the Chateau Laurier.
The VICE-PRESIDENT: The first business is the report of the
secretary-treasurer.
Mr. MARION: The membership has increased, from September, 1911, from
171 members, until June, 1912, to 224 members, which is an increase of
thirty per cent. The bulletin has increased in pages from 12 to 16.
The financial situation seems to be very satisfactory. We have a cash
balance of $292.15. There seems to be an increased call for special
librarians in heretofore unknown fields. The following statement
indicates the condition of the treasury as of the date given: