Karnataka is one of the fast growing and most prosperous states of India. It has a rich culture and library tradition. This book gives an account of historical background of the State; the Library movement; Library legislation and Public Library System; description of important public, research and academic libraries; library education and research; library literature; etc. This book also gives a list of some of the important library professionals; library associations; Adult Education Council; endowments; institutions; lectures series; important conferences of national and international level, etc. Thus it records the history, development and growth of public libraries; library profession; library education and research and many more facets.