Newark charging system

noun

: a system of charging library books in which when a book is lent the date of issue or the date due is stamped on the book card, on a plate in the book, and on the borrower's card and the borrower's name or number also is recorded on the book card which is filed until the book is returned and the return is recorded on the borrower's card

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