children's Libraries All of our libraries have separate collections for children, and the larger ones have separate departments. Children may join at any age, provided that their parents accept responsibility. Many simple books are available for younger readers, as well as a wide range of story-books and non-fiction books for older children. Qualified Children's Librarians are regularly available at the larger libraries to assist the children in their choice of books and to encourage their interest. In addition to these children's libraries, a School Library Service is administered in conjunction with the Education Department and provides books in all of the Borough's schools. All library work with children and young people is under the direction of the Principal Children's Librarian, whose office is at the Southall Library. MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES Plans for the further extension of the Mobile Library Services are well advanced and a number of new sites will be introduced in 1967. It will be obvious that the choice of books immediately available must be limited by the size of the vans, although every effort will be made to meet readers' requirements. However, readers who require a more comprehensive range of books and services are strongly advised to use one of the larger libraries. STAFF CHANGES The following members of the Staff left: At the end of the Summer Term (1965): Miss E. M. Worswick and Miss E. Rogers. At Christmas: Mr. W. N. Greenwood and Mrs. M. Bland. At Easter: Mr- J. J. Alderman. At the end of Summer Term (1966): Mrs. D. Pritchard, Mr. T. Humphreys and Mrs. C. G. Casey. New Members of Staff, 1965/66 Miss K. Booth, Mr. G. R. Aldrick, Miss M- Coe. 22 BRITISH MINING- goes ahead of the world towards automatic and push-button control A Career for young men that carries responsibility Push-button mining is one of the many exciting technical advances in Britain's coal industry. The National Coal Board is well advanced in its vast programme of reconstruction and modernisation and is leading British Industry in the battle for increased productivity. Nowhere will you find a greater wealth of opportunity in obtaining posts of responsibility. In this challenging new era the industry needs well-qualified mining engineers, and each year the N.C.B. is offering 100 University scholarships and a number of Student Apprenticeships in Mining, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. University Scholarships : The majority Student Apprenticeships : For the boy of the scholarships will be given in with G.C.E. who wants to come straight mining engineering, and a degree in into the industry, there is Student Ap-this branch of engineering would prepare prenticeship, with a course of practical you for an exciting future in one of the training and further study, by day re-great variety of management, specialist lease and "sandwich" courses (on full and research posts within the industry pay), to become a mining engineer. N.C.B. scholars receive a personal Salaries range from -7-8 a week at maintenance allowance of SSSi a year, the age of 16 to 11-12-3; lodging allow-and the Board pays all fees. These ances are also available in certain awards are not subject to parental circumstances, means test. To become a Student Apprentice, you To students who would prefer to need at least four passses in G.C.E. at accept a Local Education Authority 'O' level including Maths and Science. Award the Board is prepared to offer the Apprentices can qualify later for Uni-maximum additional grant of 100 a versify entrance and apply for N.C.B year. Scholarships. Write for full particulars to the Director General of Staff, National Coal Board, Hobart House, London, S.W.I. 23