Public Libraries Provide a Range of Services to The Public, Including Access to Special Collections, Rare Books, and Other Unique Materials.

Abstract

A sizeable percentage of people who visit libraries continue to have the impression that the process of visiting libraries that include rare books, manuscripts, and special collections is challenging and time-consuming. The actions of gathering, arranging, and protecting have been replaced by what is often referred to as "promotion." This shift in focus has occurred as a function of the transition. By incorporating this value into the goal of special collections libraries, the purpose of this research is to determine the possible impact that special collections libraries could have on patronage and the public's view of them.