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Unit 5: Resource Sharing and Networking

Its aim is to convert readers into non-readers. Notes
It creates and stimulates the desire for good reading and brings book and reader together.
It makes maximum use of library resources.

It is to create image of the library among the public and government.
5.5.3 Various Facets of Extension Services

To perform the extension services effectively the following facets in terms of infrastructure,
equipment, skilled staff, etc. are needed:
To execute any extension service a proper planning by considering all the concerned
aspects is necessary. Inadequacy at any part may fail the whole programme;
All the extension services must be to encourage people to use the library and to make the
maximum utilization of library resources for the development of the society;
The library should have a lecture hall, an exhibition lobby, conference rooms etc. to
organize workshops, lectures, debates, exhibitions, music concerts and other social and
cultural programmes;
The library should have multimedia projector, audio-visual equipment like slide and film
projector, mike, recording facility, etc. also required in the library;

The librarian and other library staff should be able to establish good public relations in
the community so that maximum community members may participate in such
programmes actively;
The coordination and cooperation among the staff members is also an important element
for successful execution of extension services.
5.5.4 Extension Services Programmes

The Extension Services may be organised through various programmes. Dr. Ranganathan has
given the following techniques or programmes to provide library extension services:

Reading to Illiterates;
Translation of Manuscript/Local Language;
Reading Circle;
Intellectual Centre;

Library Talks and Public Lectures;
Library Exhibitions;
Story Hours;
Festivals and Fairs;

Display of New and Topical Books;
Mobile Services;
Quiz Programmes;
Celebration of Books Week.

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