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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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