A library is a collection of materials, books or media that are easily accessible for use and not

just for display purposes. It is responsible for housing updated information in order to meet the
user's needs on a daily basis. A Library provides physical (hard copies documents) or digital
access (soft copies) materials, and may be a physical location or a virtual space, or both. A
library's collection can include printed materials and other physical resources in many formats
such as DVDs, CDs and Cassette as well as access to information, music or other content held on
bibliographic databases.

A library, which may vary widely in size, may be organized for use and maintained by a public
body such as a government, an institution/ schools, a corporation, or a private individual. In
addition to providing materials, libraries also provide the services of librarians who are trained
and experts at finding, selecting, circulating and organizing information and at interpreting
information needs, navigating and analyzing very large amounts of information with a variety of
resources. Hence, librarians go an extra mile to meet the user's need by ensuring that their users
are satisfied with the information provided.[citation needed] A Librarian is one person who is expected
to be very vibrant and innovative especially in this digital world.[citation needed]

Library buildings often provide quiet and conducive areas for studying, as well as common areas
for group study and collaboration, and may provide public facilities for access to their electronic
resources for instance Computers and Desktop and access to the Internet. The library's clientele
and therefore the services offered vary depending on its type: users of a public library have
different needs from those of a special library, for example. Libraries may also be community
hubs, where programs are delivered and people engage in lifelong learning. Modern libraries
extend their services beyond the physical walls of a building by providing material accessible by
electronic means, including from home via the Internet. Hence managing information in an
information world has become very easy simply because information can be provided or being
accessed virtually by people who are in remote areas and other places away from the Library.

1. Set aside a special library time. A regularly scheduled "date" gives children something
to look forward to and helps you remember to keep it in your busy schedule. Mark these
days on the calendar with a favorite color or sticker. When your child plots how many
days she has to wait for the trip, she uses important sequencing and early reading skills.
2. Arrange your visits around story time, when a librarian (or visiting author) reads
favorite children's books aloud. If you do this, select your books before the reading. The
library is likely to be less crowded then, and the librarian will have more time to help if
you need her.
3. Meet the librarians. Even if your child loves the library, she may initially be a little
afraid of the people "in charge" of all those books. That's why it's important to introduce
your child to the librarians. If they have time, librarians often like to give children a tour
and help them get their first library card. This will allow your child to foster a personal
relationship, and the next time she arrives, she will see a familiar face.
 4. Teach your child how to care for books. Children should learn at an early age not to
harm or disrespect books. Teach the proper way to handle library property — no holding
books with dirty hands, bending the cover or pages, scribbling, or tearing. Young readers
need to understand the importance of protecting books so that everyone who uses the
public library can enjoy them, again and again.
5. Set limits and expectations. Be clear about your guidelines for library time. Allow a
specific amount of time for your child to explore, and set a limit on the number of books
she can check out. Knowing your expectations ahead of time along with gentle reminders
("five minutes until we check out books") gives a budding book lover a comfortable
structure to work within. You can point to the clock and draw on a piece of paper what
the clock will look like when time is up. Or, set the alarm on your watch so that it goes
off a few minutes beforehand.

Don't worry too much about explaining rules, such as speaking quietly, at this point.
Young children pick up the appropriate behavior very quickly, just by observing you.
6. Share your child's passions. Join in her excitement at discovering a book she likes, even
if you don't think it's a great "take-home" book. Ask her what she finds interesting about
it. Notice something about it to celebrate, whether it's the colors on the cover or the size
of the book. Put the book in your pile, and then point out other books. When you get to
the weeding-out process of choosing the three to take home, your child can finalize her
choices.
7. Snuggle up and read at the library. Sharing a book in the library is a special occasion
for children because they get to read in a novel place surrounded by books! Find a cozy
corner, or plop on the floor. This "pre-take-home" time also helps you and your child
decide if a story is something she'll want to read again and again.
8. Don't forget a book for you. Borrow a book you're eager to read — this models a love
of reading that will stay with your child her whole life. Since it's sometimes difficult to
hunt down books, call ahead and see if the librarian can set aside a special book for you.
That way, you can focus on your child while you're there, and she can really breathe in
the beauty and peace — and endless possibilities — of library time.

Visiting the library can encourage reading and exploration in children. Children can learn at every turn.
Even being responsible for returning books on time can teach some basics of responsibility. Studies have
shown that students who visit the library tend to have better test scores than those who don't.
Aims and objective of the Library Services:

The main objective of the Library Services is to offer free book reading facilities to all, to grow
healthy readership at all levels, to disseminate knowledge on all, subjects and topics to collect
and preserve all documents having research value and local importance, to microfilm old
records, Books for reference and research purpose, to publish bibliographies, to promote Library
Service by exhibiting books, arranging popular talks, seminars and other functions having
educative value, to offer guidance for related technical service and other library matter etc.

library provide a vital place for children to increased the reading habits of books for fun ,not just
for education.

Library provides free, open, unrestricted access to its collections and services. Library provides
reading facilities for physically challenged persons (Deaf, Dump, Blind etc).

Public libraries have women corner as well as Research Scholar section (with relevant book sale
facilities only for the research scholars) and Reference and public network section also.

Public library of Assam have book collection and Processing section, Reading room section,
Periodical News Paper Section, Technical Assistance Division, Binding & Preservation Section,
Science & Technology Section, Manuscript Section, Conference Hall/Seminar Hall etc.

Apart from this to increase the reading habit among the people public library organized State
Level Library Conference, Seminar, Workshop, Rare Book Exhibition, Awareness growing
programme etc.