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Unit 15: Promoters of Library and Information Services

15.1.5 Functions and Publications Notes

RRRLF provides assistance to state government on matching basis for purchase of books,
organization of seminars and conferences, running of mobile library service, purchase of
furniture, etc. It brings out Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation Newsletter (Quarterly) to
disseminate information about its activities.

Task Critically examine the list Government Libraries in India.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a perfect combination of the North and the South.
2. The year 1982 is a significant year in the history of library movement in India.
3. RRRLF is registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961.
4. RRRLF consists of 32 members nominated by the Government of India.
5. The Foundation functions in each State/U.T. through a machinery called State Library
Committee (SLC).

15.2 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)

The representatives of 37 countries meet in London to sign UNESCO’s Constitution which came
into force on November 4, 1946 after ratification by 20 signatories. It is an inter-governmental
specialized agency of the United Nations. The UNESCO’s permanent Headquarters is in Paris,
France.

15.2.1 Objectives

UNESCO deploys its action in the fields of Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human
Sciences, Culture, Communication and Information. UNESCO works on a number of priorities
that require a trans-disciplinary approach alongside the traditional focus of its five programme
sectors. Here in this discussion we will only deal with Communication and Information.
The main objective for UNESCO is to build a knowledge society based on the sharing of
knowledge and incorporating all the socio-cultural and ethical dimensions of sustainable
development. UNESCO’s priorities in the field of communication and information include:
Empowering people through access to information and knowledge with special emphasis
on freedom of expression;

Promoting communication development;
Advancing the use of ICTs for education, science and culture.

15.2.2 Organization

The General Conference consists of the representatives of the Member states of the Organization.
It meets every two years, and is attended by Member States and Associate Members, together

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