What is the purpose of the sections of the library?

Answer 1

The different sections of the library are:

1)Non-fiction

2)Fiction

3)Audio Visual

4)Periodical

5)Reference Work

Two other sections may include reading and circulation area.

Answer 2

Libraries have sections assigned to various materials, and also separate books into various types. The areas of a library may include

1. Audio Visual Room(AVR) - Scanning, use of visuals. etc.

2. Circulation Section - checking books in and out

3. Reserve section - books that are being held for pick-up

4. Reference Section - encyclopedias, dictionary, other reference

5. Multimedia Section - videos. CDs, etc.

6. Periodical Section - newspapers, magazines, etc.

7. Material Center - non book related materials

8. General knowledge - Books that can be checked out

Some modern public libraries have subdivided their nonfiction collections according to subject or theme - eg. all nonfiction and reference (not for loan) material is shelved together in defined areas, or 'rooms', according to broad themes such as Travel (includes learning a foreign language material), Art & Photography, Film & Literature, Music, Health & Sport, Law & Business, Philosophy, Local Studies, History, Agriculture & Gardening, Science & Technology.

The major book sections may include:

Adult Fiction; Large Print (Fiction and Nonfiction)

Young Adult Fiction

Junior Fiction (including picture books)

Audio Books (Fiction & Nonfiction)

Nonfiction sections:

General Reference

Religion

Philosophy

Applied Science

Social Science

Arts

Literature

History

Geography

The Living Room Concept

The Living Room concept and is showcased by Tamworth City Library in NSW, Australia. Included in the arrangement are lots of comfy lounges and study tables so you can enjoy your browsing at leisure.

Universities

University Libraries would arrange their collections differently again and may in fact hold library collections in more than one building. School Libraries again would possibly cater to a more standardised arrangement (Fiction, Nonfiction, Reference, Magazines), and Special Libraries would have their collections arranged according to the needs of their particular clients (eg. Law Firm library, Hospital library).

Answer 3

To facilitate your task when you're looking for a book or an information. For example if you are searching for a science book you can easily locate it in the science section. Without these sections you would have to search throughtout the whole library books.