A Visit to the Libraries of Metropolitan Toronto

SEVERAL GENERATIONS OF LIBRARIANS throughout the world have become aware of the libraries of Toronto during the course of their early professional studies; many British librarians, indeed, have gained first‐hand knowledge through taking part in the internee scheme of Toronto Public Library. The wealth of the collections of Toronto Central Library and the pioneer work of Boys and Girls House have become legendary in our profession. During a private visit to Canada in July and August 1971 I satisfied a long‐standing ambition by making a pilgrimage to the libraries in Toronto and saw something of the significant developments that have been taking place there recently.