Role of Library in Higher Education: A Case of District Samba, Jammu, JK UT

Meeru Abrol, Arushi Malhotra, Agrima Malhotra

Abstract: Students learn about particular subjects of their choice. This is likely to leave them with a closed-down mentality about education. The library claims to have books and materials on all subjects you can imagine. When a student is looking for a solution, wants to develop something, or is pinched by the innovation bug, they will turn to the library. It, therefore, becomes the go-to place whenever you want to be innovative. The library is a medium to encourage curiosity and solve problems. The idea of a library signals nothing else but reading and pursuit of knowledge. It forms a habit and tradition of reading among students and members of society. Students have their academic work to complete. However, they have other ideas and are curious about what is in the world around them. The library provides a safe place where they can test these ideas and knowledge. The present paper explores the resources available in libraries situated in rural and urban areas of the Jammu Division of JK UT. Suggestions for improvement are also discussed.

Keywords: Higher Education, Library, Rural, Urban, knowledge, books