Libraries take an important place in our lives. In the early days libraries were used a lot by children, but nowadays, they have internet to access books and download them on their devices. More and more books are being thrown away or given to charities or antique shops. Some books become collectable items depending on their date and the contents.
Libraries are still vitally important for Students and researchers of different fields. They become better equipped with modern technology. You don’t have be ask a librarian to put a stamp on your borrowed book slip with the date when it should be returned. It is all done automatically. All you need to do is to scan a barcode on your book and get a printed ticket with the date and other information regarding the book and another borrowing conditions. Modern libraries are well equipped with copying machines, computers to research specific books.
Modern libraries are spacious places, often with skylights and glass walls.
The librarians create nice and friendly atmosphere for students to use libraries. Some buildings are equipped with lifts and special access facilities. Books are still being sorted out manually by librarians before the go back on shelves.
It is easy to find any book as shelves are well marked and numbered. When a student needs to find a certain book, he logs into the library’s intranet and finds a catalogue number together with other details, including the shelf of which the book is placed. Everything is designed to save your time on searching a book and spending more time on reading.
