An Overview of SAARC National Libraries

Authors

  • M. P. Satija
     Ex-UGC Emeritus Fellow, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 143005, Punjab
  • Harish Chander
     University of Delhi, New Delhi - 110021, Delhi
  • Prerna Singh
     Central University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir - 181143

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2018/v55i2/115023

Keywords:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, National Libraries, Nepal, Pakistan, SAARC Countries, Sri Lanka

Abstract

The paper highlights the functions of a national library as viewed by some authorities in the field. The history, objectives, building, collection and services of the national libraries of SAARC nations are examined. The picture that emerges is that national libraries in the SAARC region are victims of neglect, political interference in administration and lack of understanding of the importance of a repository of national documentary heritage.

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Published

2018-04-30

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Satija, M. P., Chander, H., & Singh, P. (2018). An Overview of SAARC National Libraries. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 55(2), 98–107. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2018/v55i2/115023

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Volume 55, Issue 2, April 2018

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Received 2017-05-25
Accepted 2018-03-30
Published 2018-04-30

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