Library Extension Services
Library extension services are those activities which are undertaken with the objective of reaching the group of people who might be unaware of the library services and activities. ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science defines it as “the provision by a library of materials and services (including advisory services) to individuals and organizations outside its regular service area, especially to an area in which library service is not otherwise available. The Library extension services may be of internal or external type. The internal extension service includes orientation programmes and the external extension service includes the mobile library service, publicity programmes etc.
St. Aloysius College Library exemplifies this concept by extending its resources and services to other educational institutions. This initiative promotes collaboration and enhances teaching and learning beyond the college community, reflecting the true spirit of library extension services.