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CHAPTER XIII

Technical Libeaeies

Scientific research in industry is yet in its
infancy. It has, however, received a great
impetus from the war and both in the United
States and in England the Government is
officially aiding in its extension.
In 1915 the Society of Chemical Industry
in England, after extended discussion at its
annual meeting, passed a resolution " that the
estabhshment of technical hbraries through-
out the counties is of urgent material
importance." The Committee on Adult
Education of the British Ministry of Recon-
struction has in its recent reports pointed to
the lack of facihties for technical education
and has recommended the wider extension of
technical libraries throughout the United
Kingdom. The Privy Council has been
urging associations of British employers to
engage in industrial research, and has been
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