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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  18, Issue 3, September - December 2024, Pages 283-290
 

Review Article

Role of Academic Libraries in National Educational Policy 2020 in Higher Education in India

Ravi Kumar

Assistant Professor, DLIS, Government City College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
 

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.18224.12

Abstract

In the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to transform the education system in India by emphasizing holistic and multi-disciplinary education, promoting critical thinking, and fostering a learner-centric approach, academic libraries hold significant importance. They serve as essential pillars in supporting the objectives of the NEP by providing a conducive environment for holistic learning and research. Academic libraries play a crucial role in facilitating holistic education by offering a wide array of resources beyond textbooks, including academic journals, reference materials, multimedia resources, and digital databases. This diverse collection enables students to explore various disciplines, fostering a multi-disciplinary approach to learning as envisioned by the NEP 2020. This paper “Role of Academic Libraries in National Educational Policy 2020” deals with Essentiality of NEP 2020, role of Academic Libraries to achives the NEP Goals, Challenges and Suggestions for the Success of NEP-2020 in Academic Libraries discussed .
 


Keywords : NEP 2020, Academic Libraries & Higher Education System
Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chegoni