Changing Role of Public Libraries as Community Center
Rabaeka Rachael.V. G., Mini Devi, B
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/ijis/2022/14/1/20-23
Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v14n1/ijisv14n1_3.pdf
Abstract:
A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. A public library provides services to the general public. Many public libraries also serve as community organizations that provide free services and events to the public, such as reading groups and toddler story time. For many communities, the library is a source of connection to a vast world, obtainable knowledge and understanding, and entertainment. Public library services play a major role in fighting rising illiteracy rates among youths. Public libraries are protected and funded by the public they serve. Community centres or community centers are public locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. They may sometimes be open for the whole community or for a specialized group within the greater community. This paper deals with the role of public libraries as a community center.