National Knowledge Commission Recommendations on Libraries

The main recommendations are,

1. Set up a National Mission on Libraries 2.Prepare a National Census of all Libraries
3.Revamp Library and Information Science education, training and research facilities (Indian Institute of Library and Information Science)
4.Re-assess staffing of libraries
5.Set up a Central Library Fund
6.Modernize library management
7.Encourage greater community participation in library management
8.Promote Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in all libraries
9.Facilitate donation and maintenance of private collections
10.Encourage public – private partnerships in development of library and information services

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NKC NKC Recommendations on Libraries