Question

Differentiate between Academic and public library

Answer 1

An academic library's purpose is to support the teaching and research of the college or university. Most academic libraries are much larger than public libraries.Public libraries rarely have scholarly books or research journals, your research should be done at an academic library.

Answer 2

Academic and public library:

Explanation:

• A library is a building, area or room containing collections of books, data, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

   There are two types of libraries:

• A public library is a type of library that is attainable by the general public and is usually funded from public taxes. It is operated by librarians and library professionals, who are civil servants.
• An academic library is a type of library that belongs to a higher education institution and serves two complementary purposes: to support the curriculum and research department of the university faculty and students.