The Special Library Programme at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) has worked with public libraries from India and South Asia to transform themselves as community innovative change-makers and act as a catalyst to transform their libraries as community knowledge hubs. The foundation spearheads INELI worldwide model in South Asia, for the public librarians in this region.
Background
For many eras, libraries have acted as a place for every individual to connect, have access to information through books, learn to improve their skills, and gain knowledge and gather insights for making informed decisions. Review of Indian history would indicate that libraries have been instrumental in establishing intangible patterns of information access whenever possible to support progressive thinkers and the knowledge economy.