Starts with the enumeration of six factors which have diversified the functions of the library system of a country. Shows the need for planned development replacing the casual development of the Indian library system. Discusses the wrong way and the right way for library system with stress to India and in relation to the clientele to be served, the subjects to be covered, production of books, library man-power, structure of library system, sources for library finance, legislative basis, and library technique. Illustrates from happenings in the different constituent states.
S R Ranganathan, Library Legislation, Public Library
