The Indispensable Role of Libraries in Mitigating Societal Inequalities: An In-Depth Analysis
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2025-12-02
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INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
Abstract
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
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Access to Information, Community Empowerment, Digital Divide, SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education, Equity, Libraries, Lifelong learning, Marginalized Groups, Social Inclusion, Social Inequalit