Why Library?
1. Library promotes an increased investment in economy
According to a study by Pennsylvania University its library contributes about USD 30 million in value to the economy. About 9,000 businesses would have not been created or continued without library’s presence and resources.
2. Library assists in women empowerment
Researches show that more library services are used by women than men and this contributes to securing their capacity for job, businesses and livelihood.
3. Library contributes to getting decent job Vast majority of libraries worldwide hold resources for students and unemployed people to enhance their knowledge and capacity. Library also provides for short training to strengthen capacity and knowledge in search for job. Some libraries also collaborate to look for jobs for its members.
4. Library contributes to reducing stress. Reading books opens people’s mind and reduces stress. People who read more books are less likely to get stress compared to those who do not like reading or do not read. Library is the repository of all relevant books to which people can access. They can choose and enjoy the ones they like and want to read.
5. Archive of local history
Many local public libraries maintain important documents and books on the area where they locate. Generally, librarians try to work with authors and publishers to collect those resources as library’s asset and make them known to local people to read.
6. Library is a catalyst to address issues in community
A community library knows clearly its community needs and issues before others through communication with readers who use and need resources of the library to address issues in their community. It maintains many resources documented by the community and works closely with local authority.
7. Library safeguards learning
Beside school the general public may access library to conduct research and acquire new knowledge. People without opportunity to go to school may also acquire knowledge sufficiently to work, do business and sustain their livelihood with library services. In particular a library is the repository of plentiful resources for learning and capacity building with short courses.
8. Library is the seed of authorship
Users of library services often have high ability to read and know how to write through reading. Reading turns them into writers in no time and motivates them to write and author books. Some libraries also offer services to safeguard and promote authorship to diversify their resources.
Source:
1. https://www.wisebread.com/4-reasons-why-you-should-support-your-local-library
3. https://www.rosecoloredwater.com/5-reasons-supporting-local-library/
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