The document discusses different types of library environments including traditional print-based libraries, hybrid libraries with both print and digital resources, and fully digital libraries, and emphasizes that a library should provide a conducive environment for users to access resources and for materials to be stored through factors like location, lighting, temperature control, and necessary equipment and services.

1. Library Environment with
special reference to Modern
Library & Information
Services
Dr. VIVEKANAND JAIN
CENTRAL LIBRARY, BHU

2. Library Environment
• Reading Material
– Printed Books
– Electronic Resources
• Staff members
• Users / Readers
………..and Environment………..

3. Library types
• PUBLIC LIBRARY
(for general public)
• ACADEMIC LIBRARY
(School, College, University)
• SPECIAL LIBRARY
(specific subject/ Institute)

4. Library types
• TRADITIONAL LIBRARY
(Hand written + Print resources)
• HYBRID LIBRARY
(Print + Digital Resources)
• DIGITAL LIBRARY
(Electronic resources)

5. Library : Information
Sources
• Printed Books & Journals
• Digital Resources
– Online
– CD Rom databases
 A conducive environment for access to
users & store the resources.

6. Library Building
• Location : Central place/ easy to approach
• Air
• Light (Natural)
• Water
• Temperature Maintenance (Air conditioned)
= Good working and reading atmosphere

7. Library Services &
Equipments
• Library automation. • Computer Server &
• OPAC Clients
• Internet service • Printer
• Online & CD Rom
Databases
• For issue/ return • Barcode Scanner
• Digitization work • Digital Camera /
Scanner, etc.

9. Library Environment
• Good working atmosphere
for staff
• Good Reading atmosphere
for Users
• Good Environmental Conditions for
Reading materials & Equipments.