Public Library Service to Children in Selected Rural/Town Libraries of Naxal Bari and Kharibari Block: A study

Vol-4 | Issue-03 | March 2019 | Published Online: 15 March 2019 PDF
Author(s)
Gourab Ghosh 1; Roji Ghosh 2

1Librarian, Siliguri Terai B.Ed. College

2Librarian, Siliguri Terai B.Ed. College

Abstract

In rural communities, the pivotal function performed with the aid of public libraries in presenting academic assets and promoting literacy among kids, specifically in faraway regions, cannot be overstated. Nevertheless, the provision of library services for children in rural regions like Naxal Bari and Khari Bari Block may additionally exhibit versions due to factors such as useful resource constraints and inadequate infrastructure. This study delves into the status of children's sections in six selected rural / Town libraries, with 3 from each block, making use of a survey research framework. By employing meticulous observations and conducting thematic analyses, the have a look at goals to pinpoint the demanding situations encountered and placed forth recommendations to complement children's library offerings in these precise locales.

Keywords
Public library, Children's section, Rural libraries, Library services, Survey research, Thematic analysis
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