The central objective of a library is to identify, collect, organize and make accessible the information to the users. Earlier a library was measured according to its holdings but with the development of computing and telecommunication and their adoption in libraries things have changed. Libraries and librarians are facing unprecedented challenges everyday due to proliferation of information technologies. Most of the present day libraries are moving from print to digital collections or at least to a hybrid print and digital collections. This movement has a significant impact of information technology as delivery and content of information is governed by it. User expectations have also grown as they not just require the required information but it is to be delivered with quality, accuracy and with immediate response to their needs. To achieve these libraries need to build their manpower with effective leadership. Manpower is the most valuable resource of any organization, and they work with a common goal or purpose. The organization provides facilities and technology which are tools used by the people to carry out the common purpose.
CENTRAL STATE LIBRARY
The Central State Public Library, Allahabad is under the administrative control of the secondary Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Library founded in 1946 to serve financially week and brilliant students for their education time to time since then library expending continuously with new resources and books under the expansion phase Library get it new campus at Shaheed Roshan Singh Marg (Near S.R.N. Hospital), Allahabad.
About library History
1946 – This exquisite library of the city was established under the copyright act.
1948 – The library was inaugurated by education Minister Dr. sampurnand ( Ex. Chief Minister)
1961 – The library was open for public use.
1962 – For the convenient of readers and provide them more valuable services the library opens in two-shifts.
1984 – The library shifted to the new present building, Shaheed Roshan Singh Marg (Near S.R.N. Hospital Allahabad)
The chief goal of the library is quality development in education and preservation of books. Member of any age group or community can avail the benefit of library.
WORKING HOURS
The working hours are as follows-