BASIC SPACES IN THE LIBRARY

1. READER’S SERVICES DIVISION

This division establishes direct contact with the Library users. It takes custody of materials that have
been processed in the Technical Services Division and makes them available to users in an organized and
controlled system. The division is usually headed by a Deputy University Librarian.

2. TECHNICAL DIVISION

The Division comprises Acquisitions, Cataloguing and Classification Sections, Serials and Bindery Unit.
The primary responsibility of the division is to coordinate activities that take place in the sections.

3. LIBRARY EXTENSION DIVISION

Library extension service is an effort to increase the number of its users to make the maximum. use of
its resources. It is an attempt to turn the library into a social centre which encourages. reading. The
primary aim of extension service is to convert non-readers into readers.

4. PUBLICATION DIVISION

The Serial and Government Publications Division provides specialized reference and information
services, orientation, and research guidance on newspapers, periodicals, and government publications.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

The Administrative Section also known as establishment section maintains the records pertaining to
various budget provision of the library, like salary, office expenditure etc. being attended by ministerial
staff.

6. HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION

Human resources, when pertaining to the library, can be defined as the different kinds of professionals.
and non-professionals staff responsible for diverse services for the community

7. INANCIAL RESOURCES DIVISION

The main sources of public library revenues are subscriptions, a library cess, and grants from the
government and endowments. Considering the library subscription as a source of funds is widely
disputed.

Green building design applicable to library

Green building is defined as “a holistic concept that starts with the understanding that
the built environment can have profound effects, both positive and negative, on the
natural environment, as well as the people who inhabit buildings every day. The
International Well Building Institute is focusing on health and wellness in buildings to
improve the human experience through design.
A Green library, also known as a sustainable library, is a library built with environmental
concerns in mind. Green libraries are a part of the larger green building movement. Libraries,
particularly public libraries, are life long learning centers for people of all ages in local
communities. Libraries are not only repositories of knowledge, but are also important
information resources for raising awareness about environmental concerns. Green libraries
educate the public about environmental issues through their collections, sustainable and
environmentally friendly facilities, and public library programs. Among other things, green
libraries maximize the effects of natural sun light and natural air flow; green libraries are
thoughtfully designed while taking into account site selection to structural design, energy use,
materials used and human health effects.

GREEN LIBRARY CHALLENGES

While green libraries are related to the overall green building movement, libraries have specific
needs that raise some extra challenges.

For their preservation, books must be kept away from sunlight as well as moisture and
temperature changes. However, many individuals find sunlight to be the most enjoyable light
for reading. Sunlight also plays a major role in green design, because it can be used to reduce
the reliance on artificial lighting. For a long time, libraries needed to protect the collection from
the damaging ultra-violet rays of the sun. New developments in glass technology over the past
ten years have given designers more flexibility in their ability to place collections

Another, often overlooked, challenge the library presents is the weight of the books. A common
strategy in green design is to raise the floors to increase circulation, but the weight of the stacks
can be an impediment to this strategy. To deal with this challenge, many designers have
resorted to zoning the library into designated areas, so these strategies can be enacted in
certain areas and alternatives can be used in others

Libraries need to be built flexibly, in order to make room for expansions in size and in wiring
capabilities. Library buildings are long term investments made to benefit the community, so
when designing them architects need to be looking 50 or 100 years into the future. These
obstacles by no means present insurmountable challenges to green libraries. The special needs
of the library just need to be taken into consideration from the beginning of the project.
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https://acrl.libguides.com/c.php?g=459032&p=3138052

https://www.slideshare.net/Ashikru/library-readers-service-section

https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8192&context=libphilprac

http://megartsculture.gov.in/lib-administrative.htm#:~:text=The%20Administrative%20Section%20also
%20known,being%20attended%20by%20ministerial%20staff.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
348179133_Human_Resource_Management_and_Its_Aspects_in_Libraries