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The Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958 provides a detailed overview of the operations, activities, and achievements of the New Zealand General Assembly Library during the year. The report is primarily focused on the library's growth, its acquisitions, staffing, and the utilization of its collections by the legislative and public sectors. It also covers the challenges faced in managing the library's resources and services, as well as ongoing efforts to improve access to information for both legislators and the general public.A key part of the report is the documentation of the library's expanding collection, highlighting significant new additions and the importance of maintaining a comprehensive repository of information for parliamentary needs. J. O. Wilson, as Chief Librarian, reflects on the evolving role of the library in supporting legislative processes and its increasing importance as a resource for research and decision-making. The report also emphasizes the library’s dedication to modernizing its cataloging and acquisition processes to better meet the demands of the time.