Library it is a physical space in which books are kept, neatly arranged for study and consultation. It is the book collection. It is a word of Greek origin. Library is every space, whether concrete or virtual, that gathers a collection of information of any kind, whether books, encyclopedias, dictionary, monographs, magazines, leaflets etc., or digitized and stored on CD, DVD and database Dice.
Libraries can be public or private. In public libraries, access to books and other materials is usually free, and the loan of books is allowed for a certain period. Public libraries aim to provide access to information that is useful to individuals, and that bring culture to society. There are also community libraries, which are generally located in suburbs, and do not always receive government support.
Private libraries can be maintained by private educational institutions, foundations, research institutions or large collectors. Opening its doors to students, readers and researchers.
There are also specialized libraries, which offer collections of information on a particular subject, such as medicine, mathematics, cinema and others.