to prepare a report on the condition of the college library. Your report should include the
following: (8)
i. The condition of the library building, reading hall and seating capacity
ii. Number of books and magazines available for borrowing
iii. State of the reference section
iv. Recommendations for the purchase of new books and other improvements
Date: November 4, 2024
To:
The Principal,
FG College,
City A.B.C.
From,
X.Y.Z Member
Literary Society, FG College,
City A.B.C.
Subject: Condition of the College Library
Introduction:
Library is an integral part of any educational institution. Without good reading habits, students cannot
develop into good learners. In response to your direction, I have prepared a report on the condition of
our college library. My report includes The condition of the library building, reading hall and seating
capacity , number of books and magazines available, state of the reference section and
Recommendations for the purchase of new books and other improvements.
Report:
The library building, while spacious, requires repairs in certain areas. Cracks in the walls and
minor leaks in the ceiling suggest the need for maintenance. The reading hall is moderately well-kept,
with sufficient lighting and ventilation; however, the seating capacity is limited to 50 students, which
proves inadequate and becomes quite hot and stuffy during peak hours. Many chairs and desks are
old and somewhat uncomfortable, hindering students' focus and comfort.
The library has 5,000 books and 30 magazines, though many books are outdated, especially
in fields like technology and sciences.
The reference section contains encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and a few specialized
resources. However, many of these resources are outdated, with no recent editions available. This
limits the value of the reference section, as students cannot access the most current information. For
the last ten years, very few new books have been purchased. Although the internet is available, but
PCs available are not enough.
Conclusion:
All in all, the library is in good shape but surely there is room for improvement. Following
suggestions are made to further upgrade the library and make it more useful for the students and
teachers.
Suggestions and Recommendations:
Although some measures have recently been taken, some more are suggested so that this important
aspect of college endeavours may become more beneficial and aligned with the needs of today’s
learners and knowledge seekers.
i. New books may be purchased to enrich the resource and to make it up to date.
ii. The magazines and newspapers may be reviewed to exclude some which have lost their relevance