Genesis’ of Public Library Movement in Sustaining Educational Needs:A Special Reference to Goa Public Library System

This paper traces the genesis and growth of Public Library movement and development in the World and particularly in the State of Goa in sustaining the educational needs of the users. The first part covers the Global development in Public libraries; second part deals with the Indian scenario and the third part represents the Public library movement in Goa state specifically in meeting the educational needs. The paper also emphasizes the role of public libraries in formal and non formal education as well as public library as an educator and literacy center. It also presents an exhaustive picture of public library movement in supporting the future citizen of country as well as by providing related material to its citizens.