Role of Libraries in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A study of Best Practices followed in IIT libraries of India
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2025-12-08
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INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
Abstract
Libraries are evolving beyond traditional information repositories to become proactive agents
in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study examines
the critical role of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) libraries in aligning library practices
with the SDG agenda. Through a detailed analysis of selected IIT libraries, the paper identifies
innovative services, outreach initiatives, and policy implementations that embody global
sustainability principles. The findings reveal that IIT libraries make significant contributions
to quality education (SDG 4), industry innovation (SDG 9), and reduced inequalities (SDG
10) by promoting open access, digital literacy, inclusivity, and green practices. The study
also highlights replicable best practices that can inform library strategies across higher
education institutions in India and beyond
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14th International CALIBER 2025, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, November 17-19, 2025
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Academic Libraries, Best Practices, Digital Literacy, Green Libraries, Higher Education, Indian Institute of Technology, Information Services, Library Innovation, Open Access, Sustainable Development Goals