The public libraries and its role in sustainable development Library - Mustafa Natour - Constantine as a model

Abstract

Public reading libraries are cultural facilities that respond in their entity and social role to the role and
philosophy of sustainable development, and they play an effective role in meeting the information needs of
individuals. Accordingly, the study aims to know the role that public reading libraries can play in achieving
sustainable development. To achieve these goals, the descriptive approach was used, and the questionnaire
was used as a tool for data collection. Through a field study at the Mustafa Natour Library in Constantine, it
was concluded that the main library for public reading in Constantine plays an important role in achieving
sustainable development, and the information specialist contributes to supporting development through his
acquisition of many technical and technical skills