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Foundation of Library and Information Science                   Reena Kapoor, Lovely Professional University




                    Notes                                 Unit 6: Public Libraries


                                     CONTENTS
                                     Objectives
                                     Introduction

                                     6.1  Concept of Public Library
                                          6.1.1  UNESCO’s Definition
                                          6.1.2  Evolution of Public Libraries Factors

                                          6.1.3  Public Library and Features
                                          6.1.4  Present Status
                                     6.2  Purpose of Public Library in India
                                     6.3  Basic Elements of Public Libraries
                                     6.4  Functions of Public Libraries

                                          6.4.1  A Centre for Information
                                          6.4.2  A Centre for Self-education
                                          6.4.3  A Centre for Culture

                                          6.4.4  A Centre for Local Cultural Materials
                                          6.4.5  Development of Democratic Spirit
                                          6.4.6  An Impartial Service Agency
                                     6.5  Summary
                                     6.6  Keywords

                                     6.7  Review Questions
                                     6.8  Further Readings

                                   Objectives

                                   After studying this unit, you will be able to:

                                       Discuss the concept of Public Library
                                       Explain the purpose of Public Library in India
                                       Describe the basic elements of Public Libraries
                                       Discuss the functions of Public Libraries

                                   Introduction


                                   In the previous unit, we dealt with the concept and goals of Resource Sharing, the requirements
                                   for the organisation of Resource Sharing along with the concept of Networking and the Library-
                                   Extension Services. As a common citizen of your locality you may have had opportunities to
                                   visit and make use of a public library or you may even be a member of a public library. Among
                                   the different types of libraries evolved by society in modern times, public libraries are the most



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