the Architect of the Capitol, and these expenditures are therefore not reported here. MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Waste paper weighing in the aggregate 179,931 pounds was collected in the daily cleaning operations. This was sold, under a contract made by the General Supply Committee of the Government, at a rate of 35 cents per hundred pounds, and yielded $629.77, which was deposited in the Treasury to the credit of miscellaneous receipts. VISITORS TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, FISCAL YEAR 1927 (The building was closed on July 5 and December 25, 1926) Total number of visitors during the year--Average for the 363 days on which building was open__ Smallest daily average (for December, 1926) Largest daily average (for April, 1927) ——. 1,048, 164 2, 887 1,785 4, 519 Total number of visitors on Sundays and holidays___ 208, 196 3, 653 839, 968 2,745 Average for 57 Sundays and holidays_ UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF APPROPRIATIONS Unexpended balances of appropriations for the fiscal year 1925, after payment of all claims presented, were carried to the surplus fund of the Treasury, as follows: Library: PERSONNEL The organization, under the direction of the administrative assistant and disbursing officer, was as follows: Chief clerk: 5 clerks. 1 property clerk. 3 telephone operators. 1 messenger. Captain of the guard: 2 lieutenants. 22 guards. 4 check boys. 2 attendants, ladies' room. 4 elevator conductors. 2 skilled laborers. Total number of employees, 131. Total number of separations, 24. Foreman of laborers: 1 skilled laborer. 16 laborers. 1 laundress. 2 head charwomen. 58 charwomen. 3 book cleaners. The organization controlled and paid by the Architect of the Capitol but working at the Library under the immediate direction of the administrative assistant was Chief engineer: 4 assistant engineers. 2 machinists. 1 plumber. 2 carpenters. 1 decorator. 1 painter. 5 skilled laborers. Total number of employees, 22. Electrician: 2 wiremen. 2 skilled laborers. The spirit of cooperation, keen interest, and loyal efforts of the entire personnel of this office is again acknowledged with appreciation. This year it was especially noteworthy on account of the increased efforts without extra help required in connection with the completion of the new bookstack. Respectfully submitted. HARRIET DE K. WOODS, Administrative Assistant and Disbursing Officer. The LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS. 1 Appropriation includes credits on account of sales of card indexes to governmental institutions-$1,604.29 credited and $76.21 yet to be credited. Expenditures ($103,951.96) offset by subscriptions covered into the Treasury ($178,037.98). 'Expenditures, 1927 ($165,552.16), offset by fees covered into the Treasury ($184,727.60). 'Any unexpended balance for purchase of books will be available for the succeeding year. Appropriation does not include $2,500 to be expended by the marshal of the Supreme Court for new books of reference for that body. Expenditures include outstanding indebtedness. 4 Appropriation includes credits on account of sales of photo duplications to governmental institutions, $17.05. Expenditures include outstanding indebtedness. • Appropriation includes credits on account of sales of card indexes to governmental stitutions-$687.38 credited and $32.66 yet to be credited. Expenditures include outstanding indebtedness. •Expenditures include outstanding indebtedness. 'Appropriation includes balance from preceding year in addition to appropriation of $800. |