Backdrop of IFLA-UNESCO Guidelines on Jharkhand Public Library and A Proposed Model of Jharkhand Library Network (JHALIBNET)
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IFLA, UNESCO, JHALIBNET, Library Legislation, Public library, JharkhandAbstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the present scenario of public libraries around the Jharkhand state in India. This study was based on some backdrop of IFLA-UNESCO public library guidelines. All primary data was collected by survey method from 23 public libraries. A structured questionnaire tool and interview method were also approached for quantitative and qualitative data. The first part of the paper described the current situation of public libraries, due to a lack of trained staff, libraries could not fulfil the main duties properly, shortage of library collections, insufficient ICT infrastructures, absence of library automation software and most Library act, Library legislation, National policies, funding source, etc. dragging them into a deep threat. Though, Jharkhand govt. did not take any further action yet on recruitment, policy-making, or any fund-related issues; libraries-maintained awareness service, community service, lifelong learning, cultural programme, etc. According to results, most of the libraries failed to maintain public library guidelines in many sections given by IFLA-UNESCO. Whereas the second part of the paper chalked out a proposed model for the development of the Jharkhand Library Network (JHALIBNET) to strengthen modest facets of modern library facilities and technologies.
Some problems and suggestions also came out from the librarian’s desk to overcome the difficulties. Though there is a missing link between the government and public libraries, public libraries themselves are trying to serve their best to the community of Jharkhand.
Keywords: IFLA; UNESCO; JHALIBNET; Library Legislation; Public library; Jharkhand
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