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THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY TORBAY
Library Committee Meeting — Minutes
Date: 4th January 2026
Present: Margaret Holloway (Chair), Derek Penfold, Susan Ashworth, Raymond Gill
Apologies: Barbara Trent

1. Opening
Mrs Holloway opened the meeting at 2:15pm and thanked members for attending at short notice.
2. Library Condition
Mr Penfold reported significant dust accumulation on upper shelving, particularly the Blavatsky collection and pre-war pamphlets. Several volumes show early signs of foxing. Mrs Ashworth noted the card catalogue has not been updated since 2019.
3. Proposed Five-Day Programme
The following schedule was agreed:

Day 1 (Mon): Remove all volumes from Sections A-C; initial dusting of shelves
Day 2 (Tues): Clean Sections A-C books; begin spreadsheet catalogue
Day 3 (Wed): Sections D-F removal and cleaning
Day 4 (Thurs): Sections G-J; cross-reference against existing card index
Day 5 (Fri): Final sections; condition report on damaged items; shelve all volumes

4. Resources
Mr Gill offered soft cloths and a portable vacuum. Mrs Ashworth will bring her laptop for cataloguing. Tea rota to be confirmed.
5. Next Meeting
Review meeting scheduled for 11th January, 2:00pm.
Meeting closed: 3:05pm