It will not be easy, it may not be possible, for trustees to inform themselves as to library organization and administration.

They can, however, with very little difficulty, so far inform themselves as to be able to judge whether the person they select for their chief officer is taking pains to acquaint himself with the literature of the subject, or trying to get in touch with the knowledge and experience of others.

They should not submit for a moment to ignorance or indifference on the part of their chosen administrator.

Success or failure of a library, as of a business, depends on the ability of the man or woman at its head, and only trained men and women should be in charge.

The business of the librarian is a profession, and a practical knowledge of the subject is never so much needed as in starting a new enterprise.
The librarian should have culture, scholarship, and executive ability.
He should keep always in advance of his community, and constantly educate it to make greater demands upon him.