The manifold role of libraries is an article from India that takes a look at libraries in India, Japan, and the UK. The author says In India, while the strengthening of the reading habit is a desired social objective, it is being increasingly realised that this cannot be done without a strong and vibrant library network and the active support of the media. The publishing trade here is very willing to support such a movement. But this cannot be done without proactive support from all the agencies concerned.
Meanwhile, public libraries in India contunue to be neglected.Update: 08/10 06:07 EST by B:Link Fixed.
Value of libraries not fully appreciated
Why are libraries so neglected? Why is the critical importance of libraries unrealised or ignored? Maybe our methods and how we relate to people are archaic and outdated that the real significance or libraries are not fully appreciated.
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