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Library is a collection of information, sources, resources, books and services, and the building in which these collections are housed. The term “library” can mean the collection, the building that houses such a collection, or both. Modern libraries are now being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and sources. In addition to that, they also provide services of professionals such as specialists and librarians.

TYPES of LIBRARIES

Libraries can be classified into categories by some of the following methods;

1. By the entity they support; e.g. public libraries, school libraries, etc.
2. By the document they hold; e.g. Digital libraries, tool libraries, etc.
3. By the subjects of the documents they hold; e.g. Law libraries, fine art libraries,
4. By users they serve
5. By professional divisions

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

The task of library managers include some of the following

1. The planning of which materials the library should acquire
2. Classification of the acquired materials
3. Preservation of materials
4. The de-accessioning of materials
5. Developing and administering library computer systems.

Academic and public library

The purpose of an academic library is to support teaching and research of a college or university. A public library on the other and house popular best-sellers, self-help books, repairs manuals and the likes. Public libraries rarely have scholar books and journals in their collections.

Online Libraries

Online libraries serves both public and academic purpose.

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