PG Department of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, (J&K), 180 006, India, E-mail: dhar_meghna@rediffmail.com.
Starting with the historical background of education in J&K state, the article gives an overview of growth, development, functions and services of Public Libraries in J&K state covering both pre and post-independence period. Also highlights the current scenario of public libraries in the state.
