Types of Libraries

THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS A USER EXPECTS IN A LIBRARY             1. A good range of books People are avid for information and they know that in most cases books are the best source of high-quality knowledge. However, if people don’t have access to these books in their local library, they will eventually turn to online sources. Yes, it is hard to know what each user reads and most importantly it is hard to find the necessary funds to buy more books but there are other means to offer a good range of books such as interlibrary loans, patron donations or even online e-book platforms. There is a big number of libraries offering this kind of services, free access to various ebooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and newspapers.  Plus, users can access the collections of two other libraries: Bromley and Bexley as these three libraries have joined forces to share the cost of offering their members free access to the online resources...

OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY   The primary objectives of library material selection are: 1.         To provide materials that will stimulate students' acquisition of factual knowledge, development of literary appreciation, aesthetic values and ethical standards; 2.        To provide a source of information which, when consulted, may enable pupils to make informed judgments; 3.        To provide materials containing a wide range of views on issues so that students may develop the practice of critical reading and thinking; 4.        To provide materials representative of religious, ethnic and cultural groups and their contribution to the American heritage; and, 5.        To place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of...

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIBRARIES   The are so many libraries nowadays with different motives serving different types of users below are the different types of libraries inclding thier functions.There are four major types of libraries: Academic libraries  serve colleges and universites. Public libraries  serve cities and towns of all types. School libraries  serve students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Special libraries  are in specialized environments, such as hospitals, corporations, museums, the military, private business, and the government. Furthermore, Below is and elaboration of their different functions and Objectives. Academic libraries  serve colleges and universities, their students, staff and faculty. Larger institutions may have several libraries on their campuses dedicated to serving particular schools such as law and science libraries. Many academic librarians become specialists in an area of knowledge and ca...