
Traditional Role of Libraries
Selection: Selecting and acquiring available
information in the marketplace, based on user needs
and quality standards, within the available budget
Storage: maintaining the availability of publications
through long-term storage and preservation
Service: making the information resources available
through facilities and procedures for on-site
consultation, lending and document delivery
Support: giving the user guidance and assistance,
including the development and maintenance of
support systems such as catalogues, on-line help
systems, websites, …
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