A communication, which we print this morning, calls attention to carelessness in the use of the reserved books. This subject of reserved books assumes truly formidable proportions when examinations are being prepared for, and it is well worth while to say a few words concerning it. It must be evident to everyone that, when a section is directed to read a book of which there may be perhaps two copies reserved in the library, either great care must be used, or else the majority of that section will not even see the book. That this care is used we do not believe, or rather to put it in a better form, we do not believe that sufficient care is generally exercised in the use of the books. A little thoughtfulness will save an immense amount of trouble in this respect and every man ought to employ this when at work in the library.

But there is one feature of the reserved book system which nearly always crops out examination time; we refer to the practice of men to take books from the library when they have no right to remove them. This cannot be condemned in too strong terms. It is most unworthy of any student to deliberately take away a book that he knows others are in need of, and which he is bound not to take except on certain conditions and for a very limited time, after having had it checked to him at the desk. A much harsher name might be applied to such an offense with a great deal of justice. This reserving so few copies of a book for the use of a large section is a most disagreeable feature in several courses, but any unfairness or carelessness merely adds to this, without mitigating it in the slightest. So long, then, as we are compelled to put up with it, we trust that every man will do his share towards making the burdens as light as possible.