The Library
Library is a collection of print and non-print materials that is carefully selected, organized to facilitate reading, teaching, learning and research.
Types of library* National library
* Public library
* Academic library
* Special library
* School library
* Digital library
National library
The national library is the library of other libraries. It Is established and maintain by the federal government.
The national library has the responsibility of carrying out bibliographic control. In the national library you read and review but not permitted to carryout.
Public library
Public libraries are libraries established and maintained by public funds, There is no discrimination and restriction to public library.
Academic library
The academic library are attached at the higher level or institution .
Academic library are information centers established in support of the mission of their parent institutions to generate knowledge, and equip people with knowledge in order to serve the society and advance the well being of mankind.
Special library
Special library refers to those libraries that are established to serve the needs of a special group of people with similar interests, examples are medical libraries, law libraries etc.
School library
A school library identifies, collects,processes,organizes,stores,preserves and disseminated information relevant to the needs of the teachers and pupils.
The library is attached to the primary and secondary school modern to develop the culture and the reading habit of pupils and students.
Digital library
A digital library is a library in which collections are stored in formats as opposed to print and other media's which are accessible by computers . The contents may be stored locally or accessed remotely.
The digital library provides more choices, enhances flexibility and often provides the learners with instant feedback.
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