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Exploratory study to determine the role of the library in the promotion of reading and research to transform the library into a resource center for learning and research. This study includes a total amount of 1,764 students that belong to XI and XII levels from Urraca Institute (high school). A questionnaire was applied to 310 students. The analysis of the results indicates that the library does not have programs for the promotion of reading, 71.6% of the students have the habit of reading and more than 90% would participate in programs of this type. Also the orientation for research is very scarce in the library. The group will prepare a proposal for the school library of the Urraca Institute.