The library‟s place in the society, having undergone a vital change in its importance and indispensability of information services demanded by the community, the library administrator a compelled to review the traditional pattern of administration The development of public libraries in India. Public enthusiasm and local support touches upon the role of the British mentions the important developments after independence including the establishment of Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation. Mentioning the nature and kind of services provided by public libraries in well as states. Listing out the steps to be taken by union and state governments for a well knit and well- organized public library service. Keywords: Public Libraries, information services, services, status, opportunities, Manuscripts.