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Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Changing Role of Libraries

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Unit 1: Changing Role of Libraries

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Changing Role of Libraries

1.2 Types of Library Resources
1.3 Changing Role of Library Professional in Digital Age

1.4 Needs of Information
1.5 Summary

1.6 Keywords
1.7 Review Questions

1.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Understand the changing role of libraries
• Know the types of libraries resources
• Discuss the changing role of library professional in digital age
• Know about the needs of information.

Introduction

Libraries play a fundamental role in our society. They are the collectors and stewards of our heritage;
they are organizers of the knowledge in the books they collect adding value by cataloguing, classifying
and describing them; and, as public institutions, they assure equality of access for all citizens. They
take the knowledge of the past and present, and lay it down for the future.
Europe’s libraries and archives contain a wealth of material representing the richness of Europe’s
history, acquired over the centuries. These materials cover a range of forms-books, newspapers,
films, photographs and maps. By bringing it online, we make it easier for citizens to appreciate
their own culture as well as our common European history.

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