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CHINCHU.G
MATHEMATICS

INTRODUCTION
Mathematics library is one of the important sources of acquiring mathematical knowledge
and skills. It serves the purpose of inculcating good reading and study habits which help in
promoting self study and independent work among students. The students at a young age
should be exposed to the joy of reading and should be equipped with adequate reference
skills. However, with the advent of information technology and cyber cafes , there is a
growing decline in the reading of books. The different types of books available in the
mathematics library helps the students in promoting reading habit.

NEED AND FUNCTIONS OF A GOOD MATHEMATICS LIBRARY

1. A mathematics library provides immediate access to the necessary mathematics books.
2. It facilitates timely use of the books and inculcates reference skills. As the mathematics
teacher is responsible for mathematics library, the students can seek the teacher's help and
guidance in locating and selecting the relevant books.
3. It helps the mathematics teacher to get acquainted with the latest developments in
mathematics and innovative techniques of teaching, as the teacher is constantly in touch
with the new addition to the library.
4. It promotes efficiency in the organization of library services.
5. The mathematics teacher should take the responsibility of organizing the mathematics
library and be in charge of such a library. Mathematics library can be situated in a large
class room or in a separate section in the mathematics laboratory. The effective use of the
library by the students can be ensured by allotting a separate period in the time table for
library work.
6. The mathematics teacher should motivate students to use the library time more
productively.

MATHEMATICS LIBRARY SERVES THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL

PURPOSES

1. A mathematics library provides the extra information necessary for mathematics, since a
teacher of mathematics may not find time to go beyond the prescribed text books.
2. Mathematics learning requires a lot of drill and practice, a particular set of text books
cannot serve this purpose. A mathematics library helps in drill as the students can refer a
number of books other than the prescribed text books.
3. The different types of problems and approaches available in different books help the
students in developing their problem solving ability and adopting different approaches to
problem solving thus making them more open minded and independent.
4. It provides facilities for the gifted students to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for
knowledge.
5. It provides adequate materials and information necessary for completing the assignments
and homework.
6. It helps in developing reference skills necessary for higher education.

BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR A MATHEMATICS LIBRARY

The mathematics library should be attractive and should provide an atmosphere conductive
for reading. It can be decorated with visual aids and pictures of mathematicians, charts and
posters about their contributions, information and historical developments of certain
mathematical concepts, theorems and so on. The seating arrangement must be comfortable
for the students to sit and read.

CONCLUSION
The books selected for a mathematics library should be relevant, interesting, useful and
should enthuse the student to read. While selecting the books, the emphasis should not be
nearly on quantity but also on quality.

REFERENCES
1. PAUL RAABE, Library history and the history of books.
2. J. SUTHERLAND FRAME, Department Libraries, in Buildings and Facilities for the
Mathematical Sciences, Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.
3. N. D. ANDERSON, K. DILCHER, and J. ROVNYAK, Mathematics research libraries at
the end of the twentieth century.