Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading,study, or reference. The wordlibrarycomes (45)______liber, the Latin word for “book”. (46)______, librarycollections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collectionsthat include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (47)______audio-visual and online databases. In addition (48)______ maintaining collections within library buildings,modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information atremote sites.The central mission of a library (49)______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access toknowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can bepassed down to (50)______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between thepast, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, librariesensure (51)______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.People use library resources to gain information about personal (52)______ or to obtain recreationalmaterials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroomexperiences, to learn (53)______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and studyhabits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued ofall cultural institutions, the library (54) ______ information and services that are essential to learning and progress.
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