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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TAMILNADU G.Arivoli Director of Public Libraries Government of Tamilnadu KLA National Seminar, 14-16 July 2011, Thiruvananthapuram PUB PUBLIC LIC LIB LIBRA RARIES RIES Public

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TAMILNADU

G.Arivoli Director of Public Libraries Government of Tamilnadu

KLA National Seminar, 14-16 July 2011, Thiruvananthapuram

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PUB PUBLIC LIC LIB LIBRA RARIES RIES

  • Public libraries are a world-wide

phenomenon.

  • It is a local gateway to knowledge.
  • Provides a basic condition of life long

learning, independent decision making.

  • And cultural development of the

individual and social groups.

  • Is an organization established,

supported and funded by government

  • r community organizations.

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA

Libraries in Ancient India were established by Emperors, Major Capitalists and Scholars. In Sixth A.D Nalanda University, Bihar had Magnificent Library. Taxila, Vikramashila Universities also had Valuable Libraries. Mughal Emperors Babur, Humayun, and Akbar established many new libraries.

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA

In 1820 Saraswathi Mahal Library established at Tanjore, Tamilnadu by Maharaja Sarfoji II. In 1896 Connemara Library at Madras

  • pened to Public

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA

In 1808 Bombay Government proposed to register libraries. Royal Asiatic Society (1784), Bombay Literary Society (1804), Madras Literary Society(1818) had libraries used only by British People. In 1891 Imperial Library was established in Calcutta by making different Government Department libraries together. In 30th January 1903 opened to public by Lord Curzon.

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN INDIA

In 1953 Imperial Library Calcutta declared as National Library of India by then Education Minister of India Moulana Abulkalam Azad. In 1951 Delhi Public Library was established by UNESCO’s Public Library Pilot Project Delivery of Books Public Library Act was enacted in 1954, Periodicals are included in 1956. In the year 1972, to promote library movement in India Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRLF) was established.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY - INDIA

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PUBLIC LIBRARY ACTS

1948 Tamilnadu

1960 Andhra Pradesh

1965 Karnataka

1967 Maharashtra

1979 West Bengal

1988 Manipur

1989 Kerala

1993 Mizoram

1993 Goa

2000 Gujarat

2001 Orissa

2005 Uttaranchal

2006 Rajasthan

2006 Uttar Pradesh

2008 Bihar

2009 Chattisgarh

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IMPORTANT YEARS

1948 – Madras Public Library Bill Passed.

1950 – Connemara Library designated State Central Library.

1951 – Delhi Public Library Established.

1954 – Delivery of Books Act enacted

1955 – Central Reference Library Established

1957 – Advisory Committee for Libraries appointed.

1962 – Model Library sent to states.

1964 – Working Group on Libraries appointed.

1972 – Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation established

1972 – Working Group on Development of Public Libraries appointed.

1978 – National Adult Education program adopted.

1979 – Library Section established in Department of Culture of Government of India.

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IMPORTANT YEARS

 1983 – Working Group on Modernization of Library Services

and Informatics appointed.

 1985 – Committee on National Policy on Library and

Information Systems appointed.

 1986 – National Book Policy adopted.  1986 – National Literacy Mission established  1986 – National Policy on Education adopted  2005 – National Knowledge Commission

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN TAMILNADU

Madras Literary Society was established in 1812. In 1928 Madras Library Association was formed, Mr. V.V. Srinivasa Iyangar was the first President and “Father of Libraries in India” Dr. S.R.Ranganathan was the first Secretary. Tamilnadu is the first state to pass Public Libraries Act in 1948, it was the milestone in the Public Library Movement in the country. Under the G.O No 1421 dated 02.06.1939 School Libraries are opened to public in the Madras Presidency.

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MOBILE LIBRARY

First Mobile Library was inaugurated on 21st October 1931 by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan at Mannargudi, Tamilnadu. Mobile Library was designed by then PWD Engineer, Raosahib S.V. Kanagasabai Pillai. Books, Gramophone, Slide Projects, Slides and Music discs are kept in a cart. In 1939 Mobile Library called “Gnana Ratham” had stared by Madurai District Association. One of the report reveals there were 13,000 Libraries for Aged people

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First Mobile Library

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DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Under the section 4(A) of Public Libraries Act Connemara Library was declared as the State Central Library. Under the Section 5(2) of Public Libraries Act Local Library Authority for Chennai was formed. Under the Section 5(3) of Public Libraries Act Local Library Authority in other districts were formed in

  • ther districts.

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Connemara Library

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DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES

 In early years Public Libraries functioned

under Directorate of School Education.

 In 1972 Directorate of Public Libraries was

Established.

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DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES

 Mission and Vision

– To Promote Public Library Movement in the State. – To Provide life-long self education.  Main Activities:

 Popularizing the Public Library Movement.

 Providing adequate infra structural facilities  Providing reading materials.  Resource building and mobilization of funds.

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OBJECTIVES

  • To render best library service to the greatest

number at the least cost.

  • To monitor and guide the subordinate officers for

providing library service to the public.

  • To establish more library system in Districts,

Villages, Blocks.

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Tamilnadu Public Libraries

 State Central Library

: 1

 District Central Libraries

: 32

 Branch Libraries

: 1662

 Mobile Libraries

: 10

 Village Libraries

: 1800

 Part Time Libraries

: 546

 Anna Centenary Library

: 1

Total Libraries : 4042

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LIBRARY SERVICES

Mobile Library Service. Prison Library Service. Hospital Library Service. Library Services for Researchers and Students. Competitive Exam Section. Libraries at Police Quarters premises. Braille Section. Reference Section Readers Circle Library Patron Service Library at Airport Premises.

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SPECIAL SERVICES

Permanent book exhibition is established in Connemara Public Library to facilitate the exhibition

  • f new books and publication.

Class Room Library. In collaboration with School Education Department, Directorate Public Libraries provides this service. Books will be sent to the concerned school through Librarians and Teachers and kept for student’s use.

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SPECIAL SERVICES

“Our World Library” is a special programme launched for --

Maintaining a neat and tidy library. Arranging the books in proper order. Enrolling maximum number of Patrons, Users and Members to the Library. Creating awareness about library among the students.

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SPECIAL SERVICES

As a Part of “Our World Library” programme competitions are conducted every year for the students for class IX to XII

Essay Writing Elocution Library Awareness Slogans

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SPECIAL SERVICES

Students securing First place in State Level competitions were sent to Singapore Tour. Students securing Second place in the State Level competitions were sent to All India Tour. Students securing Third place in the State Level competitions were sent to Tamilnadu Tour. Due to this 20,00,000 Students have become the members of public library during 2009 - 2010

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WELFARE BOARD

  • Tamilnadu Book publishers , Book sellers

and workers welfare board is formed by the state government.

  • 2854 workers have became the member of

this Board so for.

  • Various welfare measures have been

awarded to the members.

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COMPUTERIZATION

 All the routine works of libraries are

computerized.

 DCLs, Branch Libraries are

computerized and having Internet facility.

 KOHA open source software is being

used.

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NETWORKING

 Now All the District Central Libraries are connected

in Public Library Network.

 District Central Libraries will be connected with

Connemara Library and Anna Centenary Library soon.

 OPAC(Online Public Access Catalogue) facility has

been launched

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INCOME

 Library Cess  Matching grant from the Government  Plan grant from the Government  Donation from Public

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BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD

 Librarians working in the Public Library

system are Honoured with “Best Librarian

Award” every year from 2000.

 It Motivates the Librarians to work

enthusiastically.

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ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI

BLUE PRINT OF ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI

KEY STATISTICS

Location : Kotturpuram, Chennai Land area : 8 acres. Built-up area : 3.75 lakh sq. ft. Floors : Ground + 8 floors Collection : Capacity of 12 lakh books Braille Section : For Visually Impaired persons Kids special : Dedicated section (1st floor) Seating : 1250 persons at a time Parking : 417 Cars & 1026 Two wheelers Accessibility : Disabled friendly library Facilities : Auditorium, Amphi theatre, Conference, Exhibition halls Fully : Fully automated digital library Refreshment : Food court, Coffee lounge

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Braille Section

 Conveniently located in the Ground Floor  Disabled friendly ramp facility available  Text to Braille conversion, Braille printouts

and Braille reading

 Audio CD’s with book contents for listening  Help desk for the Braille users  Refreshable Braille Display

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI KLA National Seminar, 14-16 July 2011, Thiruvananthapuram

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI

Own Book Reading Section

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CHILDREN SECTION

Located on the first floor spreading over 15,000 sq. ft.

More than 60, 000 books which over all subjects in Tamil, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian languages

Contains 2000 Multimedia CDs

Children who are at the age from 4 to 14 years can use this section

Artificial tree and a performance stage are special attractions.

Multimedia resource centre which possesses 22 computer terminals.

Cartoon pictures are mounted on the walls

Spacious play area.

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI

Children Section

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E- Resources

 E-Journals and E- Books  Major Publishers

(Science Direct, Springer Online, SCC Online, Thomson Reuters, Wolters Kluweretc., etc., )

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WORLD DIGITAL LIBRARY PARTNERSHIP

 Proudly partnering with World Digital Library

program as a collaborative with UNESCO.

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January 20, 2011 ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY, CHENNAI

Auditorium

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AMPHI THEATRE

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