Overview

Library Services

Library services encompass a wide range of offerings including circulation services for lending and returning materials, reference services to assist users with research, and reading consultations to foster reading habits. These services are provided by public libraries, university libraries, and specialized libraries, supporting community members and users in information gathering, lifelong learning, and cultural activities. In recent years, services addressing diverse needs such as digital library services and accessibility services for people with disabilities have also been expanding.

library library services circulation service reference service reading consultation public library information service
code slug name description category
01 circulation-service Circulation Service Basic service for lending books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and other materials. In-person Services
02 reference-service Reference Service Information service that assists users with their research needs. Information Provision Services
03 reading-consultation Reading Consultation Service that supports users in selecting books based on their interests and purposes. Information Provision Services
04 reading-service Reading Service Service providing in-library material reading and study spaces. In-person Services
05 interlibrary-loan Interlibrary Loan Service Service that mediates material lending and copying with other libraries and institutions. Information Provision Services
06 accessibility-service Accessibility Services Service providing audiobooks, braille books, and other materials for users with disabilities. Special Services
07 digital-library-service Digital Library Service Service providing e-book lending and access to online databases. Online Services
08 event-program Events and Programs Service planning and operating reading groups, study sessions, workshops, etc. Cultural and Educational Services

Classification of various services provided by libraries.