Library Environment with Library Environment with special reference to Modern special reference to Modern

Library & Information Library & Information ServicesServices

Library Environment with Library Environment with special reference to Modern special reference to Modern

Library & Information Library & Information ServicesServices

Dr. VIVEKANAND JAINDr. VIVEKANAND JAINCENTRAL LIBRARY, BHUCENTRAL LIBRARY, BHU

Library Environment• Reading Material

– Printed Books– Electronic Resources

• Staff members• Users / Readers

………..and Environment………..

Library types• PUBLIC LIBRARY

(for general public)• ACADEMIC LIBRARY

(School, College, University)

• SPECIAL LIBRARY (specific subject/ Institute)

Library types

• TRADITIONAL LIBRARY (Hand written + Print

resources)• HYBRID LIBRARY

(Print + Digital Resources)

• DIGITAL LIBRARY (Electronic resources)

Library : Information Sources

• Printed Books & Journals• Digital Resources

– Online – CD Rom databases A conducive environment for access

to users & store the resources.

Library Building• Location : Central place/ easy to approach• Air • Light (Natural)• Water• Temperature Maintenance (Air conditioned)

= Good working and reading atmosphere

Library Services & Equipments

• Library automation.• OPAC• Internet service• Online & CD Rom

Databases• For issue/ return • Digitization work

• Computer Server & Clients

• Printer

• Barcode Scanner• Digital Camera /

Scanner, etc.

Library Environment

•Good working atmosphere for staff

•Good Reading atmosphere for Users

• Good Environmental Conditions for Reading materials & Equipments.