State Central Library

The Musafir Memorial Central State Library, Patiala shall act as State Central Library. a) Prepare long-term as well as short-term plans for the development of public libraties in state. b) Prepare descriptive and statistical reports on working of all public libraries in the state. c) Develop Human Resources Plan for staffing different categories of library staff in rural and urban areas. d) Provide training to public library staff. e) Carry out inspection of public libraries and their services. f) Explore funding from national and international agencies, and to administer grants-in-aid to public libraries (including aided public libraries) in the state. g) Define boundaries/jurisdiction of different public libraries in the state. The Musafir Memorial Central State Library, Patiala shall act as State Central Library.