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The document discusses different types of libraries including school libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, and special libraries. It provides definitions and examples of each type as well as their typical services, resources, and missions.

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Types of Library

The document discusses different types of libraries including school libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, and special libraries. It provides definitions and examples of each type as well as their typical services, resources, and missions.

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[ TYPES

OF ]
LIBRARI
C I T Y C O L L E G E O F C A L A PA
N
What is
LIBRAR
“A Library is a collection of
resources in a variety of formats that
is
(1) organized by information professionals or
other experts who (2) provide convenient
physical, digital, bibliographic, or intellectual
access and
(3) offer targeted services and programs
(4) with the mission of educating,
informing, or entertaining a variety of
The Librarian’s Book of Lists
audiences (5) and the goal of
(Chicago: ALA, 2010) George stimulating individual learning and
Eberhart advancing society as a whole”
“Library – from the Latin
‘liber’, meaning ‘book.’ A
collection of group of books and/or
other print or non-print materials
organized and maintained for use.”

Online Dictionary of LIS


(ODLIS)
[ TYPES
OF ]
LIBRARI
C I T Y C O L L E G E O F C A L A PA
N
SCHOOL
ACADEMIC
PUBLIC
SPECI
1. School Library Media Centres. For
curriculum support. There is an acute need for
a Collection Development Policy

Services: Play and Learn


Resources: Toys, picture books,
posters, Textbooks, etc.
2. Academic Libraries. Focus on
academic programs. Main objective is to
support the curriculum

Services: Reading room facility, reference service


Resources: Professional books and reference sources
3. Public Libraries. Diversity is the
primary characteristic. Prevailing community
need is the dominant factor

Services: community extension services, general public


lectures, and cultural programs
4. Special Library. Diverse environmental settings.
Needs assessment activity are regular part of the program

A variety of specialized services with considerable speed are


typical functions of this library.
SLM
MISSIO
C
N
A. Clearly defined goals and objectives for the school library
media center shall be established in terms of the philosophy, goals
and objectives of the school.

B.A set of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations shall be


formulated to ensure consistency in the operation of services.

C.A written Manual of Operation as well as Student/Faculty


Guides shall be maintained and continuously updated to serve as
guide to the staff in the implementation of tasks and to the users in
the utilization of services.
AASL’s Five Ways that the
SLMC accomplishes its Mission
• Collaboration with educators and students

• Instructing students and assisting educators

• Providing access to materials in all formats

• Providing leadership in the total education


program
ACADEMIC
LIBRARIES
MISSION
A.The academic library shall develop an explicit statement of its
mission in conformity with the mandate of the parent institution
with the mandate of the parent institution.

B.The development of library mission and goals shall be the


responsibility of the library head and staff in consultation with
the officials of the parent institution.

C.The statement of library objectives shall be reviewed


periodically and revised as necessary.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
MISSION
A.To provide library and information service to the needs of
the community,

B.To build within each library an information center about its


respective community – its resources, history, people, customs
and traditions, etc., and

C.To develop nationally, a network and linkages among public


libraries with the National Library as the center to facilitate
research reference needs of patrons.
ALA’s Eight Roles for
Public
Libraries
• Community Center

• Information Center

• Educational Support Center

• Independent Learning Center


ALA’s Eight Roles for
Public
Libraries
• Popular Materials Center

• Early Learning Center

• Reference Center

• Research Center
SPECIAL LIBRARIES
MISSION
A.Update library reference collection and information resources in
whatever for the information appears.

B.Upgrade library tools, equipment, facilities as well as needed


applicable technologies as maybe necessary for the effective and
wider dissemination decentralization of information to its internal
and external clients; and

C.Maintain written manuals of operations, which shall include


library policies, procedure and regulations reviewed and revised
regularly as circumstances may require to adopt to the changing
needs.
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