MSS. have since been separately and more completely catalogued (see above).

2. Catalogus MSS. qui ab E. D. Clarke comparati in Bibl. Bodl. adservantur. In two parts: (1) containing descriptions of the Latin and Greek MSS.; (2) containing the Arabic, Persian, and Æthiopic MSS.

3. Catalogus Codd. MSS. et Impressorum cum notis MSS. olim D'Orvillianorum. The D'Orville collection consists (1) of annotated copies of Greek and Latin Classics, (2) of letters and adversaria of scholars of the eighteenth century, (3) of Greek, Latin, and a few Turkish and Arabic MSS.

4. Catalogus MSS. Borealium præcipue Islandica Originis. A list of the MSS. which were purchased from Finn Magnusen.

5. Catalogo di Codici MSS. Canoniciani Italici.

6. Catalogue of the Ashmolean MSS. A catalogue of the manuscripts bequeathed to the University by Elias Ashmole, chiefly on the subjects of heraldry, genealogy, and astrology. An Index to the catalogue has been separately published.

7. Catalogue of the Wood MSS. which consist chiefly of documents relating to the history and topography of Oxfordshire, and of Anthony à Wood's correspondence.

8. Catalogue of the Clarendon State Papers. Of this Vols. I. II. and III. (1523-1657) have been published.

9. The MSS. of the Douce and Gough Collections are included in the catalogues of those collections which are mentioned above.

10. Catalogues of the Carte, Dodsworth and other MSS. are in course of preparation.

II. The Music has not been fully catalogued; but there is a MS. catalogue of the Wight Collection, which forms the most important part of the whole, and the modern Music is arranged in alphabetical order.

12. A Catalogue of the Charters and Rolls preserved in the Library, many of which are included in the collections mentioned separately above, has recently been published.

§ 2. The Taylor Institution.

The Taylor Institution was established for the promotion of the study of Modern European Languages. This object is effected by the following means :—

(1) Instruction is given to all members of the University who choose to avail themselves of it, in the French, German, and Italian Languages. A fee of £1 is charged for attendance on the first two courses of Lectures in each of these Languages: the subsequent courses of Lectures in any Language, after two

fees have been paid to the Lecturer in that Language, are free.

(2) Lectures on subjects connected with foreign literature are given from time to time.

(3) A Scholarship and an Exhibition are annually awarded for proficiency in some one or more of the languages taught in the Institution. (See p. 77.)

(4) A Library which contains a large collection of foreign literature is accessible to members of the University and under certain restrictions to other persons.

(The Finch Collection, which is contained in the same building and managed by the same Curators, is mentioned below.)

The Taylorian Library consists of (1) the large Reading-room, (2) a Reading-room for Masters of Arts, (3) a Reading-room for Undergraduates, which is supplied with many standard works of reference on the leading subjects of University study, as far as they come within the scope of the Institution: the Undergraduates' Room is also provided with lockers in which a student who wishes to continue his reading of the same books on consecutive days may lock them up together with his own papers and note-books.

The Library is open on week-days from II A.M. to 5 P.M. throughout the year, except (1) from 5 P.M. on the last week-day before August 16 to 11 A.M. on the first week-day after September 14, (2) from 5 P.M. on Christmas-Eve to II A.M. on January 2.

The Reading-rooms are open to all members of the University. But the use of books out of the Library is a privilege subject to the following principal conditions:

1. All Graduates of the University, the Taylorian Scholars and Teachers, are considered privileged persons, and during residence are allowed the use of books out of the Library.

2. A Master of Arts or Graduate of an equivalent or superior Degree, or a Taylorian Teacher, may have in his possession six volumes belonging to the Institution, and no more at any one time. A Graduate of any lower degree, or a Taylorian Scholar, not more than four volumes. For larger numbers applications must be made on special grounds, and permission in writing obtained from the Library Committee.

3. No person can be allowed more than one new work at a time. Books will be considered new during the year of their publication.

4. Every person borrowing a book shall authenticate the Librarian's voucher by the signature of his name and College or Hall, or such

other address as the Librarian may deem requisite. On returning a book the borrower shall demand this voucher, which will then be separated from its counterfoil and given him as his acquittance. Every borrower not applying in person must send a written request, which shall be treated in all respects as a voucher.

5. All books shall be brought back to the Library at or before the end of each Term, but may be taken out again by privileged persons intending to continue residence, on condition of returning the same before they quit Oxford. Unbound numbers of Periodicals and Reviews must be returned at the end of one week from the time of borrowing.

6. If application be made to the Librarian for a book which has been taken out, he shall issue notice to the borrower, who must return it within a week from the delivery of such notice. The Library Committee may also direct the issuing of such notices at their discretion.

7. The following classes of books are subject to special restrictions. Lists are kept by the Librarian.

(1) Atlases, Grammars, and Dictionaries, in common use, several Manuscripts, volumes remarkable for scarcity or condition, and some Bibliographical and other books, are restrained from circulation.

(2) Certain Catalogues, works on Bibliography, Collections of various kinds, some illustrated and other books, can be borrowed only by written permission of the Library Committee.

(3) Certain Encyclopædias and Biographical Dictionaries are allowed to circulate, one volume at a time, but must be returned within a week or upon twenty-four hours' notice.

(4) The last received number of each Periodical or Review may be taken out at or after 4.45 P.M., and not earlier, on condition of being returned at or before 11.30 A.M. next day.

8. No book shall be taken out of Oxford without permission in writing obtained from the Library Committee. Such permission can be conceded on special grounds to privileged persons only, and under no circumstances shall any book be taken over sea.

9. Undergraduate Members of the University, not being privileged as Taylorian Scholars, may obtain a limited privilege of using books out of the Library, subject to its Regulations, upon presenting to the Librarian a paper (copies of which may be obtained from him) in which the Head, the Vicegerent, or a Tutor of the applicant's College or Hall not only recommends the applicant to the Curators, but also undertakes to be personally responsible for any loss which may occur to the Library by default of the person whom he recommends.

Books can be borrowed under this rule during Term-time only; every book must be returned at or before the end of Term; and no person thus borrowing shall have in his possession more than two volumes at any one time. For any special extension of privilege application must be made to the Library Committee.

Attached to the Taylorian Library is also a room containing

the Finch Collection, which consists (1) of a library, composed chiefly of classical works, modern Italian literature, and illustrated works, and (2) of a small collection of works of art; this room is also fitted up as a special reading-room for Masters of Arts.

The Catalogue of the Library proper is at present in MS.; that of the Finch Collection has been printed. The Bibliographical works and Dictionaries will be found near the Librarian's desk, and may be consulted by all readers.

Ilchester Endowment. The Curators of the Taylor Institution are also the administrators of a special fund bequeathed by the Earl of Ilchester for the encouragement of the study of the Slavonic Languages, Literature, and History. They apply the proceeds of the fund from time to time to the delivery of Lectures, or the bestowal of Prizes or Exhibitions, or the publication of works bearing upon the above-mentioned subjects.

§ 3. The Radcliffe Library.

The Radcliffe Library was founded under the will of Dr. Radcliffe, early in the eighteenth century, and the building now used as the Camera Radcliviana was in the first instance built to receive it. At present it is placed in the University Museum, and is wholly confined to scientific literature. Most of the leading works in the several departments of Physical Science, and almost all scientific periodicals, will be found on its shelves.

The Library is arranged in two parts: (1) the Principal Bookroom; (2) the Reading-room.

In the Principal Book-room, the books are arranged in subjects, viz. 1. Philosophy; 2. Mathematics; 3. Astronomy; 4. Physics; 5. Chemistry; 6. Mineralogy; 7. Geology; 8. Voyages and Travels; 9. Biological Science; 10. Medicine; 11. Biographies, &c.; 12. Miscellaneous.

The many large illustrated works, such as those of Audubon, Gould, and Mascagni, or the Voyage de l'Astrolabe, have places conveniently allotted to them apart from the general classification. They are for the most part in cases, standing in the body of the room, and constructed for folios of any size. The works on Medicine, and the older and less used volumes, are in the galleries.

The Reading-room has wall-cases, floor-cases, and a gallery. On the east side of the room are placed Transactions and Proceedings of Academies: those of the British Empire begin the series; they are followed in alphabetical order by those of other countries, America (U.S.), Denmark, France, &c.

On the west side are journals relating to special subjects, in the order of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology. The Medical journals are in the eastern gallery, and are arranged according to countries. A special catalogue of the serials has been printed, and may be purchased of the Sub-Librarian in attendance. In the south-eastern corner of the room is a collection of standard books, called 'The Students' Library.' It contains books arranged under the heads of the subjects studied in the Museum, selected by the Professors of each department. Each set contains manuals, systematic treatises, and typical monographs. Changes in the selection are made from time to time. (A catalogue of the works in the Students' Library may be had from the SubLibrarian: a new edition is being prepared.)

Then follow, in an adjoining case, Dictionaries, and Encyclopædias of the subjects just named.

On several stands in the centre of the room are, 1st, Maps and Plans; and, such Geological, Anatomical, and Zoological works as consist chiefly of large plates; and 3rd, the newer books which have been added to the Library.

Opposite each window is a table calculated to accommodate four readers.

At the south end of the Reading-room is a stand for holding catalogues and other books pertaining to the management of the Library, as well as shelves for bibliographical works.

The Catalogue of the Library up to 1872, and also annual lists of the additions since that date, have been printed, and may be purchased.

The Reading-room is open daily from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. in Term, and from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. in Vacation. All persons who are allowed to use the Museum may enter this room, and obtain orders to read from the Sub-Librarian; all the books in it may be removed from the shelves by them without further permission, or any condition except the observance of the regulations of the Library.