This book in 10th in the series “Library in India” covering Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Section-1: Madhya Pradesh gives a brief account of the history, geography and languages of the State. It also covers history and development of public Libraries, public library services, library Legislation; structure of public library system; academic libraries comprehending university, college and school libraries; special libraries, etc. A detailed account of LIS education- library schools, courses, teaching and research; library professionals; library association; information initiatives, events and reference sources on the state.

Section- II: Chhattisgarh covers, history, geography and physiography of the state; Languages etc. A descriptive account of public and academic library system is given. LIS education, library profession and important events in the library movement are also provided.

Thus, this volume forms the first comprehensive work on library movement and library development in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.