Libraries and Sustainable Development Goals: Case study of Atmiya University Library and Learning Centre
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2023-11-17
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INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
Abstract
This research paper examines the role of libraries in advancing the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives aimed at promoting sustainable development and
addressing key challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental
degradation. Specifically, the study focuses on the contributions of the Atmiya University
Library and Learning Centre in spreading awareness, educating, and supporting research
related to the SDG 2030. The paper's objectives encompass sharing best practices for SDGoriented
services, exploring the impact of technology on library services, and identifying the
necessary competencies for librarians to effectively engage with SDGs. Employing a case
study approach, the paper evaluates the services provided by the Atmiya University Library
and Learning Centre in line with the SDGs. The findings reveal that these library services
have led to increased resource utilization and heightened community engagement in both
resource and service development. The research underscores the essential role of libraries in
fostering awareness, education, and research regarding the SDGs, thus reshaping their
fundamental purpose. The paper concludes by emphasizing the value of integrating SDG
knowledge into library practices, which can enhance services, strengthen academic
connections, and align institutional activities with the SDGs. Overall, libraries are positioned
to be pivotal in not only advocating for SDGs but also in actively contributing to their
realization through proactive and informed efforts.
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26th International Symposium, ETD 2023, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 26-28 October, 2023
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Institutional Repositories, Library Services, Research Support, Sustainable Development, Web Services