The Multifaceted Impact of Libraries on Sustainable Development in Contemporary Society

Tarseem Kumar

Abstract: The article explored the role played by Libraries in the Modern Society for Building a Sustainable Future. Over the past few years, sustainable development has emerged the latest development slogan. Sustainable development has been defined as the development that meets the social, economic and technological needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. A good well - equipped library is a prerequisite for the intellectual, moral, and spiritual advancement and elevation of an individual right from childhood. It is an indispensable element of the absolute well - being of the citizens and that of the nation at large. To attain sustainable development, the role of libraries, and particularly academic libraries, cannot be ignored hence the need to discuss this topic at this time.

Keywords: Sustainable development, Modern Society, Role of Libraries