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Understanding the Library as a System: Structure, Function, and Interconnectedness

Author(s) Srinivas Puala
Country India
Abstract Libraries are complex, dynamic systems that serve as essential hubs for knowledge acquisition, organization, and dissemination. This paper explores the library as a system, focusing on its structure, function, and interconnectedness. The structure of a library system includes key components such as its collection, technological infrastructure, human resources, and users, all of which work in concert to facilitate access to information. The paper examines the core functions of a library, including acquisition, organization, access, and user services, highlighting how these elements interact to provide efficient and effective resource management. Additionally, the interconnectedness of these components is discussed, demonstrating how changes in one area can impact the entire system. The library's adaptability and its ability to respond to the evolving needs of its community are also explored, emphasizing its role in fostering learning and knowledge sharing. Ultimately, the paper argues that understanding libraries as systems enhances our appreciation of their complexity and underscores their vital role in modern society.
Keywords Libraries; Complex systems; Dynamic systems; Knowledge acquisition; Knowledge organization; Knowledge dissemination; Library system
Field Arts
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On 2025-04-24
Cite This Understanding the Library as a System: Structure, Function, and Interconnectedness - Srinivas Puala - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.3957
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.3957
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gp4g
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