Maharashtra has a rich library tradition. Native general libraries have come-up in good number all over the state in 19th and early 20th century. Further 'Home Rule Libraries', 'Marathi Libraries' also were started with the objective of providing reading in the native Marathi Language. Starting with the Maharashtra Library Association (1921) several associations were founded to spread the concept of reading and reading rooms. This book gives not only the history of libraries in Maharashtra, but also a detailed account of the public library system; committee on public libraries; Detailed account of some important public libraries; detailed  account of some important public libraries, special libraries and academic libraries. Also discusses the library education, library personnel and a chronology of library events. Subjects like Maharashtra archives; Bibliographic Control; Marathi Viswakosh; Maharashtra State Gazetters are added. Thus the book gives a comprehensive account of libraries in he State of Maharashtra.