Library Movement and Libraries Development in Kerala and Lakshadweep
Kumar, P.S.G.
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Book ID : 32430
ISBN-10 : 81-7646-556-9 / 8176465569
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7646-556-4 / 9788176465564
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2007
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
x, 402p., 23 cm. (Library in India Series-4)
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Library movement in Kerala has certain distinctive features when compered to other states. the percentage of literacy in this state is the highest in the country. Hence libraries are fully utilized by the public. Libraries are well organized under the umbrella of Kerala Granthasala Sanghom. This book gives the historical background; Library Movement and development; Library legislation; public libraries-state, aided, municipal and those of historical importance. It also presents academic and special libraries; Library association; library professional; etc. At the end a chronology of important events in the history of library movement in Kerala is given. Thus the present work is the first comprehensive study on this subject.
