Machines Operating

Charge-a-book machines, which were installed in Widener and Lamont libraries Monday, went back into operation yesterday after a temporary halt in service Monday night.

The machines will be used throughout the day for non-reserve books, reported Henry James, Jr., Lamont librarian. They will not, however, be used for reserve books during "peak" hours.

The machines were originally intended as part of "a radical change" in the filing systems of the libraries, he stated. The Office of the Comptroller, however, was unwilling to spend the money to add College addresses to student identification cards, and without this addition the preliminary change was impossible.

James expressed his concern for providing quick and efficient service, and stated that he hoped the machines would help in a limited fashion.

The machines are designed to thwart slipshod penmen and student impersonators, according to Foster M. Palmer, associate librarian for research and circulation.