This document summarizes the readers' services section of a library. It discusses 6 main types of services: reference service, periodical service, circulation service, study rooms, library rules and regulations, and effective use of library materials. Each service is briefly described, with an emphasis on reference services and the importance of reference librarians in assisting users.

1. Class Presentation.
Topic: Library Readers service section.
Group: C group
Course number: 201
Name of Course: Management of Library & Information Center
Prepare by: Md Ashikuzzaman
Special thanks to our honorable course teacher
Dr. Md. Shariful Islam
Associate professor
Dept. of Information Science and Library Management

2. The Library reader’s services provides assistance to the library users for
effective, efficient and easier access and retrieval of library materials from a
library and Information center.
Library Reading
Room

3. We may categorized library readers service section work as six(6) different
types, and this are as follows,
1. Reference Service
2. Periodical service
3. Circulation services
4. Study rooms facility
5. Library Rules & regulation
6. Effective use of library materials
Readers service Section
Reference Service
Periodical service
Circulation service
Study rooms facility
Library Rules & Regulation
Effective use of library materials

4. Reference section is one of the section of the library, Which is basically
established to provide reference service to the readers. It is also known as the
‘Hart of the Library’ because a reader would not be able to find any thing from the
library until he is assisted by the staff of that particular section who are basically
reference staff.
On the other word. When a lay man come
to a library, he does not have any particular
knowledge about how to use a library and its
materials. A reference staff gives personal
assistance to the user in the use of resources
of the library.
All staff at the Service Desk can assist with general enquiries, including guidance
in the arrangement of the library and use of the library catalogue.

5. Condition Considered on reference work: Three condition considered on
reference work when you try to provide effective reference service on your library.
And this are as,
1. Availability of Materials.
2. Accessibility of sources.
3. Regional co-operation.
1. Availability of materials: To provide
effective reference service, firstly we should consider that: Is our library has proper
reference materials to provide Reference Services?
If we have them we can provide effective reference services to the user.
2. Accessibility of Sources: Secondly we should consider, Is the reference
materials are accessible to all users?
If not who can use them.
3. Regional Cooperation: If we cannot find proper reference sources in our library
for providing effective reference services to the users, then we may try to collect
them from other libraries which are located in same community or same
geographical areas. Such as Inter library loan.

6. Needs of Reference Service in a Library: The reference service on a large library
is needed because of following:
1. Current Awareness Needs.
2. General Reading Needs.
3. Quick reference needs.
4. Finding of reading materials.
5. Assistance in the use of library.
6. Personal problems.
7. Personal development.
8. Research and related needs.
9. Saving of time of the user.

7. The Periodicals Section is the place where needed information can be found in
journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial literature . The open shelf
system is adopted in this section. Readers have access to a wide range of
magazines, newspapers and topics of relevant interest. Bound periodicals and
back issues are arranged alphabetically by title. Current issues are properly
displayed on the displayed racks.
Access to the Collection:
Collection in this section are for inside use only. Photocopying of materials may
be requested. However, back issues may be borrowed for home use upon request
and approval by the librarian-in-charge.

8. Library circulation or library lending comprises the activities around the lending of
library books and other material to users of a lending library. A circulation or
lending department is one of the key departments of a library.
The main public service point of a library is the circulation desk or loans desk,
usually found near the main entrance of a library. It provides lending services and
facilities for return of loaned items. Renewal of materials and payment of fines are
also handled at the circulation desk.

9. ***Objectives of Library Circulation Services: The objectives of Library
Circulation Services are:
i) To maximize the availability of all library materials to used and thereby
optimize there use.
ii) Adopting effective charging and discharging systems and procedures of
lending for all types of users with reference to the different types of
document; and
iii) To develop means and mechanisms for the generation and maintenance of
records.
*** Library Circulation Work: Library Circulation work includes,
1. Registration of members
2. Lending of documents
3. Changing of over-due
4. Reservation of books
5. Renewal of books
6. Maintenance of records
7. Maintenance of Statistics
8. Inter Library loans

10. The Library Reading Room facility is the most important factors for a library.
Because an attracting library reading room always interact library users to read
more and more time.
Some Library reading room facilities are as followings:
i. The library building should be attracting.
ii. There should be proper lighting and ventilation.
iii. Its wall should be cultured and illustration on the wall.
iv. Library reading room should need neat and clean environment.
v. Library reading room must be keep soundless.
vi. Its need proper number of table and chair.
vii. Library furniture should be well organized.

11. An organization to be run successfully and efficiently requires certain
principles. These must be followed by its member so that the desired result
may be achieved without any hindrance.
Library rules and regulation section is responsible for creating basic library
rules and this section is also regulates all of the library readers service
activities.

12. ***Library rules & regulation examples: We found different types of
rules and regulation in a library. For example,
i. Readers and visitors are requested not to bring their belongings in the Library.
Adequate storage facility is provided at the Entrance of the Library.
ii. Silence and Discipline must be maintained in the Library Premises.
iii. Use of eatables in the Library is strictly prohibited.
iv. Users are requested not to reshelf the books and to leave the books/ documents on
the reading table after consultation.
v. Photocopy service is available only for Library material against payment.
vi. Students are required to handle the Books and reading material very carefully.
Marking library books with pencil or ink, tearing the pages or spoiling the same is
strictly prohibited.
vii. Newspaper and Magazines will not be issued and can only be consulted for reading
within the Library premises.
viii. Reference material will not be issued for any reason.
ix. Maximum of 4 books will be issued to one reader for 14 days only.
x. Every student must possess his/her library card while making use of the Library
facilities and produce the same as and when asked by the staff.
xi. User are requested not be displace the sitting arrangement.

13. When a user comes to a library at first time, he does not have any idea about the library
services and which materials are housed in that particular library. It is not possible for him
to know, What are the new materials arrived in that particular library.
For this reason, the librarian should take a fair publicity to inform the library users about
the services provides his library and which new materials are arrived in his library. This
publicity help the library users to keep him up-to-dated with the library collection. It is a
good way for effective use of all library materials.

14. How to make effective use of library materials:
To make effective use of all library materials we should consider two(2)
steps. And this are as followings;
i. Survey of Community Readers Needs.
ii. Library Publicity.
i. Survey of Community Readers Needs: For ensuring the effective use of
library materials, community surveys and analysis of there needs are
essential. It helps the librarian to know what kinds of book they like and
which type of materials they dislike. According to the survey report the
Librarian can developed his library collection.
ii. Library Publicity: Library publicity program is very important for a library.
Because this type types of program introduce all library materials and
services offered by a library and information center.

15. Library publicity program should include:-
1. Recent Arrivals:
a. Book Display.
b. Issue of Bulletins.
c. Lectures and talks.
2. All Library materials and services:
a. Book Festival.
b. Seminar about Library Services.
c.