The document discusses the Indian education system and the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It emphasizes the important role of libraries in providing access to knowledge and supporting education. Key points of NEP 2020 include universal access to quality education, lifelong learning, multidisciplinary education, increased focus on digital and online learning, and strengthening libraries in higher education.

2.  Indian Education System is the Second Largest in the
world.
 Gorman (1995) has interpreted Ranganathan's Laws in
present- day's context and gave "Five new Laws of
Library”.
 Libraries serve humanity.
 Protect free access to knowledge.
 Hence the role of library and librarian has changed
basically in the techno-driven world.
 A Digital University: Key Themes:-
o Digital Participation
o Information Literacy
o Learning Environments

3.  NEP-2020 is announced by the Govt. of
India on July 29, 2010.
 Its aim is to providing universal access to
a quality education.
 The key to economic growth, Social
justice.
 Ethics, Human & Constitutional values.
 Life skills, Regular Formative Assessment
for learning.

4. • A Road Map for Digital Libraries and Resources
• Importance of Academic Libraries
• Digital Technology: E-Learning and online Learning
Education:-
1. Previous Education Policies and Libraries (1947-9020)
2. New Education Policy – 2020 - An overview
 A library is more important than a University because a library
can function without a University, whereas a university can’t do
without a library.
o Libraries will be strengthened in the higher education systems.
o Use of Public library spaces for adult education.
o Device appropriate CPD (Career Pathways development) for
Library Staff.

5.  Scientific temper and evidence-based thinking
 Collaboration and teamwork.
 Digital Literacy and information literacy
 Oral and written communication
 Ethical and moral reasoning
 CPD (Continuous Professional Development 50
hours/year

6.  In the digital age, the great advances made by modern
Science and technology have speeded up information
exchange and information distribution.
 Digital Library → It is the hottest area in academic
library information resources management.
 More and more academic libraries are eager to convert
their printed library collections to digital formats.
Digital Learning :-
 Digital Learning is sometimes confused with online
learning or e-learning, digital learning encompasses the
aforementioned Concepts.
 It encompasses the application of a wide spectrum of
practices including: Blended and Virtual Learning.
 Digital Learning is any type of learning that is
accompanied by technology or by instructional practice
that makes effective use of technology.

7. • To Support the curriculum, and;
• To support the research of the university faculty and Students.
 In the Words of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, "Libraries are not mere
store houses, they are rich springs form which knowledge flows
out to irrigate field of educations and culture." The fundamental
role of the university library is educational.
Collection of The Library:-
 Digital
 Multi-lingual
 Multi-leveled books
 Bi-lingual books
 Indian literature with global literature
 Blend of modern and classical literature in all languages
 Books based on inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving
 Folklore and stories form different states

8.  National Mission on Foundations Literacy and Numeracy to
be set up by MHRD.
 Tech- based option fee adult learning through apps, TV
channels. Financial Autonomy to be given to affiliated
colleges.
 E-Content in regional language.
 National Research Foundation (NRF) to be established.
 One large Multidisciplinary institution in or near every
district by 2030.
 E-Learning:-
 E-Learning the online interaction between you as a
Student and the teacher, you receive the training through
an Online medium, even though your teacher may be in
the same building. E-learning can be used in a classroom or
an online setting.
 Online learning is education that takes place over the
Internet. It is often referred to as "E-Learning".

9.  The University Education Commission
presided over by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1948-
49) Recommendations.
 Annual Grants, open Access System, working
Hours, library, Staff, steps to make students
book conscious and the need to give grants
to teachers to buy books.
 Dr. D.S. Kothari Report (1964-66)
 New Education Policy - 1986: Libraries:
 The status of Librarians will be improved.