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This paper highlights the results of a research study conducted to compare the current status, performance, resources and services provided by the libraries of selected Engineering College of Bareilly region of Uttar Pradesh and Dehradun region of Uttarakhand. The main purpose of the study was to know the state of art-infrastructure, current ICT- infrastructure, IT based services, Internet facility, staff strength, collection, services and present scenario of engineering college libraries. Some of the interesting findings have come out and some important and valuable suggestions have also been given to improve all the aspects of libraries in this challenging era of digital information and services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Public library is of the people, by the people and for the people'. As above mentioned statement explains that a public library is made by the people and it is for the use of people and of course, it belongs to the people. Public libraries are expected to convert potential users to actual users. Public libraries are much more than a collection of books, they play a central role in many communities. This paper deals with the role of public libraries in the society and its objectives. How the public libraries are helpful in community development process. Paper highlights the information and communication technological impact on services offered by the public libraries. Analytical study of T.S. Central State Library, Chandigarh, their services and role in the society is also described here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]