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The Administrative Files series contains material regarding the functions and activities of residence hall libraries in general. Material in this series includes monthly reports, annual reports, meeting minutes, memoranda, handbooks, and manuals dealing with policies and procedures. The "Annual Reports" folders contain comprehensive information about the activities of Head Librarians and operations statistics of the libraries -- e.g., budget and circulation figures. Along with the folders of "Monthly Reports," which present the same information in more detailed form, the "Annual Reports" are helpful not only for understanding the habits and interests of residents, but they also provide a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the Head Librarian. The "Monthly Reports" in particular, since they are more informal, are full of candid perceptions about the difficulties and rewards of administering a library. The "Library Assistants Hiring Reports" present a very similar picture. Minutes and memoranda are also valuable sources of information from which to examine the operations of the residence hall libraries.