The State of Secondary School Libraries and Librarians in the Mysuru District

Abstract

The present article focuses on the challenges of the library and information science profession in the Mysuru division school management. This study examined the current literature on secondary school libraries’ management status in the Mysuru district by reviewing governmental documents and institutional efforts. This paper presents the findings of a survey that was distributed to secondary school headmasters in the Mysuru district to determine if there are full-time school librarians and qualified support staff that provide high-quality, school-integrated library services. A questionnaire was distributed to all the school headmasters. It is the aim of this study to explore and analyse the role of school libraries in the implementation of inclusive education. From the study, it was found that out of 764 secondary schools, 117 have school librarians. This cohort study faces the current challenges of the school librarian and focuses on the school library as a driving force for development.

Keywords: School Education System, Secondary School Libraries, School Librarian, Mysuru District

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