The library is =not= "doing as much as it might to be a true University to the People." Books alone will not attract the insensitive or indifferent, nor will handsome buildings. Equal to other necessity of the library to be "a true university to the people," =is that of arousing interest, awakening curiosity and alluring into path ways that lead to books and reading=. I know of nothing better than to have cheap, popular, illustrated lecture courses that constantly refer to books and the special theme. Does the local librarian or do active directors, attempt seriously to tap the knowledge of the local specialist, professional man, or public spirited speaker? Do the library people emphasize the necessity of close, personal contact, as far as possible, with the individuals and with the people? Libraries must be more human. No machinery, or salaried personnel, however costly or efficient, within chosen lines of activity, can do without that same human sympathy, which in other professions, is known to outweigh in value, all edifices, or the paid professional corps; yes, even in religion or philanthropy. Not all, but most libraries--and I have looked in, and at, and around many--are too self-centered. Yet with this criticism, honestly called for and as honestly given, none can appreciate the librarian more than I. To guide youthful reading, warning as well as advising and alluring them to high flights, is to make the librarian's calling =second to none= in our complex civilization. With all good wishes to the librarians of the United States and Canada. Sincerely yours, WILLIAM ELIOT GRIFFIS. P. S. Every library should have a lecture hall and not be afraid even of the "fit audience though few." * * * * * Clark University, Worcester, Mass., May 17, 1913. My experience is a long one with university libraries, but I have had far less to do with public libraries.