Library Herald
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 1

State of Libraries and Librarianship in Odisha: An Observation

  • Author:
  • Rabindra K. Mahapatra, Kamal Lochan Jena, Dillip K. Swain
  • Total Page Count: 18
  • Page Number: 54 to 71

* Chief Librarian, Central Library, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar -751 003. E-Mail- rkm_02@yahoo.com/rkmahapatra60@gmail.com

** Librarian, College of Engineering & Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar -75116. E-mail-kljena@redifmail.com

*** Assistant Librarian, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-751024. E-mail-swaindk_69@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 3 January, 2013.

Abstract

Studies the organisational functioning and library system in the State of Odisha. The study covers library education, librarian's qualification, professional opportunities, continuing education avenues and role of library associations in the state. Concludes that development of libraries has to be considered in right direction to ensure efficient education, learning and culture of the state.

Keywords

Libraries, Librarianship, Libraries, Odisha, Library System, Odisha