With the spread of literacy,libraries have become essential tools for learning. Public instruction is making rapid progress everywhere in Pakistan. It is no more the privilege of the well-to-do only to acquire knowledge as it was so very long ago. There are schools and colleges in almost every part of the country. Twenty first century dawns with a sure promise to be a century of peace and educational explosion.
The earliest known library was discovered Iraq and belonged to the ancient civilization in summer. They didn't use paper books but instead wrote everything on clay tablets using a style of writing called cuneiform. These tablets are over 5000 years old. The library of Alexandria,in Egypt,was the largest and most important library of the ancient world. It was destroyed when the Romans conquered Egypt in 30 BC.Rome's first public library was established by asinius polio who was a lieutenant of julius caesar. Eventually Rome would build 28 public libraries within the city. When the roman empire fell in 330 ad,many books went east to the city of Byzantium where the large library was built. Other libraries were built in monasteries and public homes.
Libraries began to appear in many Islamic cities where science and philosophy survived after the fall of roman empire.surprisingly,christian monks and Islamic libraries exchanged books to copy. These books eventually made there way back to the west and helped start the renaissance. European universities began the practice of creating academic libraries at this time for the use of their students.
Naturally when there is thirst for knowledge ,there is also an ever-increasing demand for books and magazines. Everybody does not have the means to buy books of all sorts. Mass education program is bound to suffer adversely if there are no free libraries for students.
Our school libraries are not functioning properly. There are practically no reading or borrowing facilities. There is no whole-time staff for libraries. Above all,there is no incentive to read general books or fictions. The few books that may be there in the dusty old almirahs stink awfully. This is mainly so for want of fresh air in the stuffy,locked cupboards. More often the books are just old title,moth-eaten and worn out.
Special libraries are those libraries that are not public libraries or academic libraries. They are usually small. Many times a special library holds books on a particular subject or even a special kind of book. Some special libraries keep just old books. A special library can be owned by a business for use only by that business.
A librarian is a person who works in a library. Librarians help people find books and information. They can teach people how to find books and use the library. A professional librarian is a person who went to school to study library science. They can earn a degree called a masters in library science.
Libraries obviously play an important role in creating a genuine loves for books and interest in current affairs. Their reading room promote a spirit of discipline,research and fellowship. Libraries with a variety of attractive titles have a healthy,beneficial effect on the eager minds of students.
Libraries are essential in a process of giving citizens access to knowledge. In digital times they are needed more than ever before.
Get your library card and you will be able to borrow a print or electronic book,use free internet, or attend a course improving your digital skills.
Most importantly,however,libraries are the places where you can expect smart and clear answers to even most difficult questions. As Neil Gaiman says: " google can bring you back 100000 answers,a librarian can bring you back the right one."
In times of the internet,everyone can visit a library without leaving home. It's just a matter of opening a library's website,and you can not only borrow an ebook,but also ask the librarian an online question.
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An original idea.That cannot be too hard.The library must be full of them.-Stephen Fry
To build up a library is to create a life.It is never just a random collection of books.-Carlos Maria Dominguez
When I got my library card,that's when my life began.-Rita Mae Brown
There are different types of books in the library. These books are costly and the students get the opportunity to read such rich treasures of wisdom. Students can consult various books and make academic notes. In this way, they can prepare themselves for examination. Students can use reference books such as dictionaries, encyclopedia, etc. to complete their project work. Students can enhance their knowledge by going through the books of knowledge. Students can learn about moral and virtues by reading the best stories of the world.
General rules of Libraries:There are certain rules of the libraries.
- Maintain silence:
- Carefully handling of books:
The first rule is the golden rule of silence. While studying in the reading room, students are not permitted to talk or disturb others in any way.
Besides of this rule of silence, students are to handle the books carefully. Students are not to deface or damage the books lent to them.
