The development and roles of public libraries in social, economic development in India

Pages: 1245-1248
Satinder Malik (G. P. Uttawar, Palwal, Haryana)

This paper discusses the sequential phases in the development of public libraries in India and the role of public library in national development. It recommends that government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should invent more in public libraries in view of their a important roles in national development and ensure that the libraries are managed by professional librarians.