Problems and Prospects in Libraries of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Maharashtra and Goa State

Abstract

The library envisions a robust, vibrant and holistic school education that will engender excellence in every sphere of human endeavor. The library is committed to provide quality education to promote intellectual, social and cultural vivacity among its learners. It works towards evolving a learning process and environment, which empowers the future citizens to become global leaders in the emerging knowledge society. Study aims at identify Problems and Prospects in Libraries of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Maharashtra and Goa State newlineKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is the premier institution which pursues excellence and sets the pace in the field of school education in the country by promoting national integration and a sense of 'Indianness' among the children while ensuring their total personality development and academic excellence. Kendriya Vidyalayas are in the fore front of integrating innovative ideas and up-to date technologies in teaching and learning. newlineThe libraries in Kendriya Vidyalayas are considered as the nerve centers of knowledge which serve the students and staff members with needed information resources and act as vital partners in the collaborative learning activities. The role of libraries in the academic achievement of students is indisputable. In the present 21st century learning environment, students need to be equipped with essential skills that make them effective seekers, evaluators and creators of information available in myriad formats. newlineObjectives of the research and proposed hypothesis. newlineObjectives newline1. To find out the conditions of Kendriya Vidyalaya libraries in terms of adequate facilities. newline2. To study the growth and type of collection in Kendriya Vidyalaya libraries. newline3. To study library services provided in Kendriya Vidyalaya libraries. newline4. To find the application of ICT in Libraries of Kendriya Vidyalaya. newline5. To study junior libraries in Kendriya Vidyalaya School. newline6. To make some recommendations as to how the standards of libraries in schools could be improved. newlineHypotheses newlineTo pursue the prop