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Reena Kapoor, Lovely Professional University Unit 7: Academic Libraries

Unit 7: Academic Libraries Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

7.1 Academic Libraries in India
7.1.1 Definition of Academic Library
7.1.2 Purpose of Academic Library

7.1.3 Functions of Academic Library
7.1.4 Academic Institutions in India
7.2 School Libraries
7.2.1 Purpose of School Libraries
7.2.2 Functions of School Libraries

7.2.3 Primary School Libraries
7.2.4 Secondary School Libraries
7.3 College Libraries

7.3.1 Purpose of a College Library
7.3.2 Functions of College Library
7.3.3 Library-Keystone in the College Arch
7.3.4 Key Components of an Ideal College Library
7.4 University Libraries

7.4.1 Objectives of a University Library
7.4.2 Functions of a University Library
7.4.3 User Community

7.4.4 Development of the Collection
7.4.5 Services
7.5 Summary
7.6 Keywords
7.7 Review Questions

7.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Explain the definition, purpose and function of Academic Libraries in India
Discuss the purpose and functions of School Libraries

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