PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8(III) July 2023/69-76/11

AUTHOR :  Manjeet

TITLE: LIBRARIES AS CULTURAL ARCHIVES: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN PRESERVING AND DISSEMINATING CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGHOUT HISTORY IN INDIA

ABSTRACT:Libraries, as longstanding education institutions, play a vital role in society by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and information. They serve as intermediaries between people and information, catering to the needs of educational and social communities. Safeguarding cultural heritage is a fundamental duty of libraries , which offer a crucial service in the modern era by collecting, organizing , and disseminating relevant information. Historically regarded as social establishments, libraries impact contemporary culture and adapt to evolving information sources and users. This paper focuses on historical materials in Indian libraries and archives, highlighting challenges in preservation and access. The rich legacy of handwritten manuscripts across India’s institutions requires dedicated efforts for collection, organization, and archival, balancing physical preservation and digitization .The dynamic interplay between libraries, cultural heritage, and societal development is underscored by the narrative, exploring their role in Indonesia’s cultural heritage preservation and fostering awareness of local  traditions. The abstract encapsulate libraries’ evolution into repositories of cultural heritage, promoting access , education, and the preservation of societal identity.

KEYWORDS: Cultural heritage, information dissemination, historical resources, preservation, knowledge dissemination, Indonesia.

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