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Welcome To Government Public Library Prayagraj
Introduction:
Government Public Library Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad Public Library, is situated at Prayagraj, a historical and holy city of Uttar Pradesh. The government of north-western provinces established this library in 1864 with the approval of the Governor. Lt Governor Sir William Muir was laid the foundation stone of the present library building in the Alfred Park (Now known as Chandra Shekhar Azad Park). The beautiful library building is an architectural marvel of the eighteenth century and a magnificent example of Gothic/Scottish sculpture. R Roskell Bayne was the architect of this library building. The first sitting of “Legislative council of the north-western provinces of Awadh” was held on the main hall of this building on January 08, 1887. It has been a sacred place of intellectual activities since its very inception. This is apex 5th category only Public Library of Uttar Pradesh with maximum number of collection and readership. This is one of the oldest and biggest public library of India. The library is one of the world’s magnificent repositories of cultural heritage and treasure-house of knowledge. The library is giving positive thrust to book and reading culture irrespective of age, race, sex, religion, nationality or language.
The first centenary celebration of this library was solemnized on 12 November 1964 in the presence of the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji. From the very inception, several celebrities from India and abroad have visited this library and placed on record their deep sense of appreciation about magnificent collection and surroundings. The father of library science Dr S R Ranganathan also visited the library in November 1944. Many citizens who became great name in India and even in the world have been among the borrowers of this library.
The public library is working under the administrative control of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh has constituted a ten-member management committee for effective management of this library. Commissioner of Prayagraj Division is the Chairman of this committee and Librarian is the member/secretary of this committee.
Welcome to Prayagraj Library
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Government Public Library Prayagraj. The library has a large book collection covering various subjects and languages. We are determined to provide quality study materials in multiple forms and the best library services for the intellectual development and welfare of society.
Our main objective is to acquire useful study materials, maintain and preserve them for future generations. Reading is the way of life in a lifelong learning process and the nation that reads is leads. As the Librarian of this library, I value our intellectual capital and provide it for the comprehensive development of our readers and society. We welcome your valuable suggestions which will help us to improve our services and serve you better.
With Best Regards
Sincerely
Dr. Gopal M Shukla
Vision/Mission
Positive thrust to book and reading culture in the society.
Reader-oriented services in a pleasant and courteous environment by quality study materials.
Outstanding collections, programs and services in a pleasant and courteous environment.
Intellectual empowerment and formation of knowledge/information based aware society.
Conservation of our intellectual heritage for future generations.
Core Values
Service with Excellence:
The library values excellence, individually and collectively. We offer quality library services to our readers with positive attitude and integrity. We always strive to earn the trust and confidence of readers.
Lifelong Learning:
As a public library we support reading and lifelong learning in society without any discrimination. We play an important role in the direction of lifelong learning so that study and learning can thrive in society.
Freedom of Know:
We respect every user right to know and right to read. We professionally treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and compassion.
Freedom of Know:
We respect every users right to know and right to read. Treating everyone with dignity, respect, courtesy and compassion;
Preservation:
We preserve our valuable and rare intellectual heritage (Printed documents) for future generation.
Recognition to Staff:
The library employees are our most valuable resource. We value team spirit with mutual respect. We always encourage staff to pursue their professional goals.
Aims and Objectives
To serve the society by assembling and managing quality study materials.
To contribute to the intellectual development of the society.
To cater the informational, educational and recreational need of the society.
To promote the reading habit and lifelong learning in the society.
To preserve our valuable and rare intellectual heritage for future generation.
