NEP 2020: Pivotal Role of Libraries in Achieving the Goals
Author(s): Neelam Thapa
Abstract - National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) of Government of India envisions quality education for holistic development of its youth, with an objective to prepare them for the changing knowledge landscape. In order to achieve this goal it has proposed major reforms and laid down guiding principles to redesign our education system. This study is an attempt to define the role of libraries in achieving the goals of NEP 2020. Even though, NEP 2020 does not explicitly define the role of library in the new education system, libraries can play an important role in facilitating e-learning, experiential learning, lifelong learning, community engagement and quality research. Libraries have always been an integral part of an education system and will continue to play an important role in the educational, social, political and cultural development of the society. In fact implementation of NEP 2020 will further enhance the role of libraries. But, there is a need to recognize the potential of libraries in meeting the objectives of NEP 2020. Concrete steps should be taken to transform the libraries into technology enabled smart libraries. Librarians also need to acquire the required skill set and adapt themselves to the changing environment. They will have to proactively work to develop rich collection of print and e-resources, provide fast and efficient information services and collaborate with teachers and administration to improve the teaching-learning experience. Policies should be drafted at national and local level to define the role and functions of the library in the new education system.
Keywords - NEP 2020, Role of Libraries, Library Resources, Library Services, E-learning, Quality Education, New Education Policy.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.8.4.2022.1587
Cite This Article As: Thapa, N. (2022) NEP 2020: Pivotal Role of Libraries in Achieving the Goals. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 8(4) 168-175. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1587 Page: 168-175 Publication Date: 31 December 2022