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IN the report for 1932 of the Advisory Council of the Science Museum (London: H.M. Stationery Office), special reference is made to the future policy of the Museum, particularly in relation to its utility to industry. With the co-operation of outside bodies, such as the National Physical Laboratory and various research associations, during the past six years special exhibitions have been arranged which have proved attractive not only to the general public but also to technical visitors. At the present time three such exhibitions are being organised annually. A further development of these exhibitions has been suggested in order to afford facilities to an industry or group in an industry, to show informatively its products to other industries, and such exhibitions the Council thinks might be of special service to the minor industries now being encouraged in many parts of Great Britain. It is pointed out, however, that here the Museum is handicapped by the want of space, and the Council expresses the hope that the erection of the centre block will soon be taken in hand. The report deals also with the attendances at lectures, the acquisitions, the publications, and with the activities of the Library. In 1931 a sub-committee was appointed to report upon the Library and its working, and among its recommendations was that in the interest of the progress in science and technology and their industrial applications, there is need for a National Library of Science in Great Britain.
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Report on the Science Museum. Nature 132, 202 (1933). https://doi.org/10.1038/132202b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/132202b0