Mathematics library

mathematics library - introduction , need and importance , organization , functions

1. MATHEMATICS LIBRARY
Prepared by
ATHULYA K
Keyisahib training college,thaliparamba

2. Mathematicslibraryisoneoftheimportantsourcesofacquiringmathematical
knowledgeandskills.Itservesthepurposeofinculcatinggoodreadingandstudyhabits
whichhelpinpromotingselfstudyandindependentworkamongthestudents,withthe
adventofinformationtechnologyandcyber,thereisagrowingdeclineinreadingofbooks.
Thedifferenttypesofproblemsandapproachesavailableindifferentbookshelpthe
studentsindevelopingtheirproblem-solvingabilityandadoptingdifferentproblemsolving,
thusmakingthemmoreopenmindedandindependent.Classroomteachingmayleave
manygaps,agoodlibraryprovideopportunitiesforfulfillingupthegapsremovingdoubt.

3. NEED AND IMPORTANCE
A mathematics library provides immediate access to the necessary mathematics book.
It facilitates timely use of the book and inculcate reference skill.
It promotes efficiency in the organization of library services.
It helps the mathematics teacher to get acquainted with the latest development and
ancient contributions of mathematics.
It develop the healthy hobby of reading during the leisure time.

4. Habits of self study and self education can be developed.
It helps to supplement the knowledge learnt in the classroom .The teacher can
give assignments and suggest book for reference.
Students can improve their general knowledge by reading general books,
magazines ,newspaper , etc.
It provides the mathematics teacher with an important role in the selection of
relevant books for mathematics library.

5. FUNCTIONS OF MATHEMATICS LIBRARY
Amathematicslibraryprovidestheextrainformationnecessaryfor
mathematics,sinceateacherofmathematicsmaynotfindtimetogobeyondthe
prescribedtextbook.
Mathematicslearningrequiresalotofdrillandpractice,aparticularsetof
textbookscannotservesthispurpose.Amathematicslibraryhelpsindrilland
practiceasthestudentscanreferanumberofbooksotherthantheprescribed
textbook.
Thedifferenttypesofproblem–solvingabilityandadoptingdifferentapproaches
toproblemsolving,thusmakingthemmoreopenmindedandindependent.
Classroomteachingmayleavemanygapsanddoubtsunclarified.Agoodlibrary
providesopportunityforfillingupthegapsandremovingthethedoubts
especiallyinhigherclasses.

6. It provides facilities for the gifted students to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for
mathematical knowledge.
It provides adequate materials and information necessary for completing the
assignments and homework.
It helps in developing reference skills necessary for higher education.

7. ORGANIZATIONOF MATHEMATICS LIBRARY
In mathematics library there should be a good collection of useful books in
mathematics.
The mathematics teacher should responsible for making a wise selection of
books for the library.
The library should be attractive and provide an atmosphere for reading.
It can be decorated with visual aids and pictures of mathematicians ,charts and
posters about their contribution, information on historical development of certain
mathematical concepts ,theorems and so on.
The seating arrangement of must be comfortable for the students to sit and read.

8. The book and materials for a mathematics library can be collected and categorized
under the following heads and can be arranged in different cabins and shelves.
•Text books ;
For any subject the textbook is very important . These should be
provision of all the textbooks related to mathematics for each class of the
school according to prescribed syllabus.
•General books:
Books giving general information related to subject matter.

9. •Reference books :
These are books which meant for further studies. Table of constants , logarithms ,
dictionaries etc.
•Practical books :
Bookswhich provide detailed information of experiments.
•Sourcebooks :
These should include books on methods and techniques of
teaching. These are reference books for teachers to acquaint them innovative
methods and techniques of teaching mathematics.
•Mathematics magazines and journals :
These are very important in mathematics library to develop among
the students the thirst for knowledge of mathematics.