Transforming Academic Libraries: Select Proceedings of ICAL 2023 (en Inglés) - Rajesh Singh

The book comprises the proceedings of the International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL 2023) in the context of developing a vision for the next generation of libraries which will contribute to nation-building and give a competitive edge to the country in becoming a knowledge economy. The book provides a quality reading and exchange of ideas to all stakeholders to deliberate, dwell, and brainstorm upon the diverse and enormous role that academic libraries may play in enhancing the higher education landscape in developed and developing countries with particular reference to India by 2030. The book includes literature and opportunities to identify the strengths and gaps in the academic library system and to suggest new management models, mechanisms, policies, and national and international programs for reshaping academic libraries into next-generation libraries for higher education.