Society and library

Library role and function

1. Library and society Role and function Aparna S.

2. Library and society

3. In Education Role and functions

4. In Education

5. In Recreation Library as place Supporting the educational, civic, and cultural activities of groups and organizations . Encouraging the positive use of leisure time by providing material for change and relaxation. Information commons - a library model for learning Offering architecturally designed building as a place that inspires interest in every one for academic pursuits.

6. In social role Democratization of information and knowledge in the society Linking people to knowledge and information sources. Community awareness about State programmes such as mass literacy. Capturing and preserving traditional knowledge. Serving a gateway to local and national government. Giving under-privileged sections of the society awareness about opportunities available in the society for their social and economic development .

7. In cultural Organising cultural activities to promote social harmony such as book discussions, lectures on important topics. Supporting civic and cultural activities of groups and organizations. Conclusion Main function of library is to promote the best utilization of their resources and services and to make the users aware about them. Thus library play a important role in the progress and development of society.