Rural Library and Community Resource Centres (RLCRCS) in India with Special Reference to States Having Library Legislation: Problems and Prospects

Authors

  • Sunil Kumar
     State Council of Educational Research and Training, Varun Marg, Defence Colony, New Delhi- 10024

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2005/v42i3/44589

Keywords:

Library Legislation, Public Libraries, Rural Library and Community Resource Centres

Abstract

This paper is a summary of a research project undertaken to study the information needs of rural communities vis-a-vis the current situation of rural (community) libraries. It identifies the sources of information required for rural community and assesses the impact of Government programmes and policies. It tries to assess the role of NGOs working for providing information services in rural areas. The study aims at developing a model for a Rural Library and Community Resource Centre.

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Published

2005-09-10

How to Cite

Kumar, S. (2005). Rural Library and Community Resource Centres (RLCRCS) in India with Special Reference to States Having Library Legislation: Problems and Prospects. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 42(3), 275–280. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2005/v42i3/44589

Issue

Volume 42, Issue 3, September 2005

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Articles

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Received 2014-01-06
Accepted 2014-01-06
Published 2005-09-10