The National Knowledge Commission has also recommended greater community participation in library management by involving different stakeholders and user groups in managerial decision.
A National Commission on Libraries is proposed to be set up to consider the recommendations of the National Knowledge Commission and to work out details of implementation.
The National Library, Kolkata, Central Reference Library and other important Libraries of the Country, under the Ministry of Culture have started computerization of their Catalogue Records. Digitalization of old and rare books and documents is also under progress. ICT is now used in libraries like Delhi Public Library to provide better services to readers.
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National Knowledge Commission recommends setting up a Central Library Fund
Special Correspondent - 2010-06-17 12:09
New Delhi: The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) has recommended setting up a Central Library Fund from the Government for upgrading existing libraries over a period of three to five years. This central funding may be matched by the private sector, through corporate philanthropy.