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| Article Name : | | | MULTICULTURALISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY | | Author Name : | | | Ziaur Rahman , Sabahat Nausheen | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | ISRJ-316 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile | | Abstract : | | | Free and open libraries are vital to the success of welfare of a society. Public libraries do play an important role in our society. Libraries collect organize, preserve and provide access to knowledge and information. The multicultural public library is perhaps one institution that can be readily associated with the social function of providing a reservoir of the true reflection of the diversity of human knowledge. They preserve valuable record of culture that can be passed down to succeeding generations. They provide people with access to information they need to work, play, learn and govern. It is an essential part of sustainable development. | | Keywords : | | - sustainable development
- multiculturalism
- multicultural libraries
- public library
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