Library Outreach and Engagement
9781834410753
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Libraries play an essential role in connecting knowledge with communities, and outreach programs are key to making information accessible and inclusive. Effective engagement strategies help libraries remain relevant in changing social and technological landscapes. Library Outreach and Engagement focuses on methods for extending library services beyond traditional walls. The book discusses community partnerships, literacy initiatives, mobile library services, and digital engagement tools. It also highlights strategies for reaching underserved populations and fostering lifelong learning. By combining research and practice, it provides actionable insights for librarians seeking to strengthen their community impact through innovative outreach programs.
Author Bio
Dr. A.K. Sharma started his career as Junior Documentation Assistant at National Institute of Immunology, Delhi and has travelled a long distance of 36 years by servings various prestigious institutions like- two IIMs (Indian Institute of Management Indore & Indian Institute of Management Lucknow) and five ICAR Institutions including one Deemed University and two Central Universities as Librarian. Dr. Sharma is now working as University Librarian at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (Central University with NAAC A++ Grade). He is University Coordinator for Shodhganga and Nodal Coordinator for National Digital Library (NDL). He had been member of Resource Selection Committee (RSC) for E-Shodh Sindhu (2016–2019). Dr. Sharma is recipient of Best Librarian Award (2017) conferred by Library Professionals Association and Ramesh Chandra Vashistha Best Paper Award for Library Herald (2016). He has membership of various professional societies including Indian Library Association (ILA), IASLIC, ASIALA, SLA, AALDI. Dr. Sharma has authored five international books, 25 Research papers and contributed to more than 100 publications in different capacities. He has been associated as member of various Committees of the institution and contributed for the library and Institute administration at various level.
