Libraries in Pakistan

Facts and Figurs of Pakistan Library History

Total No of Libraries 1430
No of Volumes1,50,00,000
Universities Libraries 140
(with total No. of 452 service points)
No of Volumes3,900,000
Colleges Libraries 680
No of Volumes3,640,000
Public Libraries 280
No of Volumes215,000
Special Libraries 330
No of Volumes500,000
School Libraries 481
No of Volumes980 800
Professional Libraries 30
No of VolumesNot known

Why Pakistan needs Libraries

  1. Library develops reading habits and provide research opportunities.
  2. It Improves the educational system quantitatively and qualitatively by providing the services and access to the latest information resources, in form of printed and electronic media.
  3. It provides forum for self-learning and similar constructive activities.
  4. It develops the sence of understanding other people.

Library Science Education in Pakistan

Allama Iqbal Open University Offers number of courses for Library and information Sceince.
  1. Library and Information Sciences, Bachelor of Arts
  2. Organizing Library Resources
  3. Library Services
Many other Universities in Pakistan offers Bechlor and Master level degrees.
Current dateVistor NumberLast updated
13.9.98
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