Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (1) ________liber, the Latin word for “book”. (2) ________, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (3) ________audio-visual and online databases. In addition (4) ________maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
The central mission of a library (5) ________to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (6) ________generations. Libraries are an essential link In this communication between the past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (7) ________the record is preserved and made available for later use.
People use library resources to gain information about personal (8) ________or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (9) ________in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (10) ________information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
From “Library (institution)” by Richard s. Halsey et al.
The word library comes (1) ________liber
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