Browsing by Author "Babu, K Surendra"

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    Library Services to Differently Abled Persons in ICT Environment
    (INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2025-12-08) Ranganadham, S; Rao, P Madhava; Babu, K Surendra
    This study investigates how advances in information and communication technology (ICT) have altered the traditional library landscape into one that is dynamic, inclusive, and user- centric. This shift holds great promise for people with disabilities (DAPs), who frequently confront physical and social hurdles to accessing information. Libraries in India are gradually using ICT-based assistive devices to give fair access to information to the unreached disabled people to pursue and enhance their knowledge. This article investigates the current state, difficulties, and potential of ICT-based library services for differently abled people in India, providing insights into policy implications, best practices, and the road ahead
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    The Indispensable Role of Libraries in Mitigating Societal Inequalities: An In-Depth Analysis
    (INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2025-12-02) Naik, B Naresh; Babu, K Surendra; Veeranjaneya, K
    This paper explores the indispensable functions of libraries in promoting social inclusion, enhancing educational outcomes, and bridging the digital divide, especially for marginalized populations such as low-income families, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and rural communities. Special attention is given to how modern libraries adapt through digital services, outreach programs, and partnerships with schools and local organisations to meet evolving societal needs. And it also concludes that sustained investment in library systems is essential for building equitable societies and ensuring that all citizens have the tools necessary to thrive in a knowledge-based world. The major challenges faced by the libraries in mitigating the inequalities in societal lack of funds, lack of awareness on the social in equalities, lack of ethics and lack of vision in implementing the resources in libraries