The document discusses the Nepal Community Library Association (NCLA) and the status of libraries in Nepal. It provides statistics on Nepal's population and demographics. It then summarizes the current state of libraries in Nepal, noting there are only 1200 libraries for 27 million people. The document outlines the goals of the NCLA and BSLA project to advocate for libraries, ensure sustainability, and provide professional development. It shares some success stories and upcoming activities. Challenges are discussed along with how NCLA is addressing them. The future vision is that NCLA will advocate strongly and libraries will be better supported and funded. Photos from library workshops and events are also included.

1. Nepal Community Library
Association(NCLA)
Bashu Dev Dhungana,
President, NCLA
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2. Nepal
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3. Nepal in Figure
• It has area of 147,181 square kilo meters
• 27 million people
• More than 50% living on less than $ 2
per day.
• 80% live in rural area
• Poor infrastructure
• 40.9% cannot read
• Energy – 16 hours load shedding per
day.
• Library status – 1200 libraries
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4. Country profile – Situation of
Library in my country
• Library still a luxury
• 1200 libraries for 27 million people
• Still about 8000 libraries to be build for
current population
• Lack of library act, rules and regulation
from government
• Learning and reading habit seems to be
left out from the development initiatives
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5. BSLA Project Goals
• Governance: To increase
membership and transition to a
librarian-led board.
• Advocacy: To work at the local and
regional levels for library funding and
to share experiences with other library
sectors through NCLA, and to work
with NLA and other stakeholders on
the national library policy.
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6. BSLA Project Goals
• Sustainability: To identify sources
of funding and member services
and partnership
• Partnership: To create new
partnerships
• Professional Development: To be
a major training provider
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7. Success Stories
• Influence policy makers
– Library Guidelines
– Budget lobbing
– Library day celebration
• Good relationship with stakeholders
• Library advocacy
• Gather Civic participation for library
building
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8. Forthcoming activities – 2012/2013
• Advocacy – Library day Aug 31
• Data Collection
• National Conference
• Policy influence
• Continue civic participation for
library building
• Continue BLSA project
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9. Challenges: and how we are addressing
them
• Lack of government support
due to political instability
• Resources
• Skilled staff and secretariat
• Diverse geographical
situation
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10. We offer the library community in
our country:
• Common platform for advocacy in
local and regional level.
• Give chance to get together for
sharing.
• Give place to learn together in
Capacity building, study visit, BSLA
trainings, etc.
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11. The future of the association and
libraries in our country
• NCLA will works as capable association
• It would work as common platform for strong
advocacy for the libraries, which would be heard
from all concerned government ministries and
departments.
• It would have capacity to give needy services of its
member libraries and individuals.
• All community libraries would be excited to be its
member even after paying big cost.
• It would be seen in International platform
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12. The future of the association and
libraries in our country
• Libraries will be count as fundamental needs of
the community
• Libraries will have support of budget from
government
• All Libraries will work as Development Centers
• Libraries will ensure for basic information in
different means including latest technologies
• Libraries will act as major stakeholders in NGO
Federation
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13. Photo of BSLA Project Study
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14. Photo of BSLA Project Study
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15. Photo from 1st BSLA workshop
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16. Photo from 1st BSLA workshop
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17. Photo from 1st BSLA workshop
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18. Photo from 2nd BSLA workshop
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19. Photo from 2nd BSLA workshop
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20. Photo from 2nd BSLA workshop
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21. Photo from 2nd BSLA workshop
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22. Photo from 3rd NCLA General Assembly
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23. Photo from 3rd NCLA General Assembly
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24. Photo from 3rd NCLA General Assembly
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25. Fund Raising for 50th library
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26. Building Constructing of Panauti
CLRC
Only from
Nepali
Contributio
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