Parochial Libraries Act 1708 (repealed)

VI Upon Death or Removal of Rector, Library to be locked, &c. by Churchwarden.E+W+S

And to prevent any Embezelment of Books upon the Death or Removal of any Incumbent immediately after the Death or Removal of any Incumbent Rector Vicar Minister or Curate the Library belonging to such Parish or Place shall be forthwith shut up and locked or otherwise secured by the Church Warden or Church Wardens for the Time being or by such Person or Persons as shall be authorized or appointed by the proper Ordinary or Arch-Deacon respectively so that the same shall not be opened again till a new Incumbent Rector Vicar Minister or Curate shall be inducted or admitted into the Church of such Parish or Place