Education as a Tool for Social Inclusion: Operationalizing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 10 in Library and Information Science

Sudipta Shee

Abstract: Background: Modern libraries are increasingly recognized as vital social infrastructure capable of fostering equity and mitigating information poverty. Objectives: This paper examines how Library and Information Science (LIS) leverages education to promote social inclusion, specifically aligning operational practices with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Methods: Drawing on Ranganathan's Five Laws, Sense-Making Theory, and Critical Information Studies, the study synthesizes theoretical frameworks with contemporary LIS interventions. Results: The analysis demonstrates that LIS operationalizes social inclusion through Open Educational Resources (OER), digital literacy instruction, universal design, community-led librarianship, and critical cataloging that remediates biased metadata. Conclusion: Libraries shift information from a commodity to a human right. Integrating these educational frameworks empowers information professionals to dismantle systemic barriers, bridging digital and socioeconomic divides to build equitable communities.

Keywords: Library and Information Science, Social Inclusion, SDG 4, SDG 10, Information Equity, Open Educational Resources, Critical Cataloging

How to Cite?: Sudipta Shee, "Education as a Tool for Social Inclusion: Operationalizing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 10 in Library and Information Science", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 897-900, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26810150057, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26810150057

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