That libraries play a
vital part in furthering educational aims is undeniable. As an appreciation and
recognition of this fact. Libraries are increasingly becoming an integral part
of college everywhere. A college library performs a great many functions.
without doubt, as an effective instrument of
learning, it could be directed towards definite educational aims. The most
important function of the library is that it provides an excellent opportunity
to develop reading habits in students. This is a vital and effective step in
the fulfillment of educational aims because without reading there is little
learning. By developing the reading habit the child’s vision is broadened and
his knowledge is widened, thereby enriching his life.
College libraries enable students to develop their
initiative and self-reliance. In using the facilities of the library students begin
to learn many things from hooks without depending on guidance from the teacher.
This type of training is very valuable and essential in after—college lie
because education does not end on college. Education is a life -long process we
have to learn mam things h living and growing up in society It is here that the
qualities of initiative and self-reliance prove to be a great asset to an individual.
College libraries break down barriers existing
among various school objects. By wider reading the students begin to discover
the interrelation of different subjects. In this respect the college library
acts as an integrating factor. Students begin to understand the general process
of learning.
A proper understanding of
the interrelation of subjects makes students appreciate the necessity for
learning many different subjects. A student ‘ho is apt in a particular subject
has the opportunity of increasing his knowledge of it by further reading in a
well-stocked school library, even if a detailed knowledge of the subject is
unnecessary for the purpose of passing a school examination.