Status of State Central Libraries in India: Analytical Study
Ramasamy, R.
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Book ID : 19549
ISBN-10 : 81-212-0823-8 / 8121208238
ISBN-13 : 978-81-212-0823-9 / 9788121208239
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2003
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
318p. Illus., Tables, Maps, Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction 2. Genesis of Public Libraries and Growth of SCLs in India 3. The Existing Status of SCLs in India 4. Activities and Services of SCLs 5. Problems of State Central Libraries 6. Future Prospects of SCLs 7. Testing of Hypothesis and Analysis of Data
DESCRIPTION
The Status of State Central Libraries in India : An Analytical Study is the first comprehensive study undertaken in India comparing the status and activities of State Central Libraries in different States and Union Territories of India. The accurate and detailed information on the structure and functioning of the apex Public Library of the States/Union Territories of India elaborated in this book will be of great interest to the regional, national and international library community, besides the State and Central Government authorities of India. The book presents original information of State Central Libraries of India which is not contained in any other professional publication or research work. With profound experience of inspecting over 2000 Public Libraries of India in his official capacity, the author critically analyses the mandatory role of State Central Libraries and offers practical suggestions on their future role. The presentation of facts is well supported by 72 tables, 15 Charts and 3 Maps thereby making a graphical representation of the analysis.