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The correct answer is Public Library Manifesto.

Key Points

• UNESCO Public Library Manifesto-
  • It is the most important and basic document in the field of public librarianship
  • It was first published in 1949.
  • It suggests the scope and characteristics of a public library.
  • It declares the belief towards public libraries internationally.
  • The revised edition of "The UNESCO Public Library Manifesto" was produced in 1994 by UNESCO with the cooperation of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)

Additional Information

Public Library

• A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public.
• It is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes.
• It is operated by librarians and library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants.
• Their mandate is to serve the Local Communities or general public's information needs rather than the needs of a particular school, institution, or research population.
• Public libraries also provide free services such as preschool story times to encourage early literacy among children.
• They also provide quiet study and learning areas for students and professionals.
• Public libraries typically allow users to borrow books and other materials outside the library premises temporarily
• They also have non-circulating reference collections and provide computer and Internet access to their patrons.

The correct answer is 12th August.

Key Points

• August 12, has been denoted National Librarians' Day in India.
• Dr. SR Ranganathan, who is known as the Father of Library Science in India, birthday is observed every year as National Librarian Day in India.
• He was a university librarian and professor of library science at Banaras Hindu University (1945–47) and professor of library science at the University of Delhi (1947–55).
• He was president of the Indian Library Association from 1944 to 1953. 
• In 1957 he was elected an honorary member of the International Federation for Information and Documentation (FID) and was made a vice-president for the life of the Library Association of Great Britain.

Confusion Points

• National Library Day- 14th November
• National Librarian's Day- 12th August
• National Library Week- 14-20 November
• International Library Day- 10 July
• National Reading Day- 19th June

The Correct answer is 1951

Key Points

• Delhi Public Library:
  • The Delhi Public Library is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, established with technical assistance from UNESCO and was inaugurated by Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, on 27th October 1951. DPL is the busiest Public Library in South-East Asia.

Network:

The Delhi Public Library has a network of a Central and Zonal Library, 3 Branch Libraries, 24 Sub-Branch Libraries, 2 Community Libraries, 10 Resettlement Colonies Libraries, 73 Mobile Service Points, and 24 Deposit Stations spread all over Delhi. Additionally, it runs a Braille library for the visually impaired, a Prison library for the inmates of Tihar Jail, and provides mobile library services to areas without library facilities. All main branches of libraries have a separate children’s section.

Collection:
The Library collection is a precious treasure of the Delhi Public Library. The collection consists of a rich and wide range of books, journals, and other reading materials in Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi & other Indian Languages. With an ever-expanding membership, the Delhi Public Library has a collection of over 18 lakh books. The collection has a book for every reader whatever their reading taste is.

The correct answer is "Andrew W. Mellon Foundation".

Key Points

• OLE Project-
  • Andrew W. Mellon Foundation funded to the Duke University Libraries for an Open Library Environment project that will lead to the design of a next-generation, open-source library system.
  • The goal of the OLE Project is to develop a design document for library automation technology that fits modern library workflows, is built on Service Oriented Architecture, and offers an alternative to commercial Integrated Library System products.
  • It is a collaborative, community-based venture, participated by more than 300 libraries.

Additional Information

• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation ​-
  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation simply known as the Mellon Foundation is a private foundation based in the United States.
  • It was founded by Paul Mellon and Aisa Mellon Bruce on June 30, 1969.
  • The foundation is focused on five core areas - Higher education, Museums, art conservation Performing arts Conservation.
• John Shaw Billing-
  • He was an American librarian, building designer, and surgeon.
  • He is best known as the modernizer of the Library of the Surgeon General's Office of the Army.
  • He along with Robert Fletcher, developed Index Medicus, a monthly guide to contemporary medicine.
• Louis Shores-
  • ​He is recognized for his work on the integration of audiovisual materials into library collections.
  • He worked for the promotion of the library as the center of all learning.
  • He was the author of the book entitled "The Generic Book".
• R.R. Shaw-
  • Ralph Robert Shaw was a librarian and publisher in library science.
  • He conducted a pilot study on the use of scientific literature by scientists in 1956 on behalf of the National Science Foundation.
  • Shaw’s study is considered one of the pioneering efforts in the direction of user studies.

The correct answer is By Aligarh Muslim University in 1947.

Key Points

• In 1947, Aligarh Muslim University started B.Lib. Science Course for the first time in the country.
  • The University of Delhi started its first diploma course in 1947.
  • Master in Library Science was started in 1951 at the University of Delhi. 
  • M.Phil. was started in 1972 at the University of Delhi.

The correct answer is Bakhtiyar Khilji.

Key Points

•  Vikramshila was one of the three most important Buddhist monasteries in India during the Pala Empire.
• Its location is now the site of Antichak village, Bhagalpur district in Bihar.
• Vikramashila was established by the Pala emperor Dharmapala (783 to 820 AD)
•  Atiśa, the renowned Pandita and philosopher, is listed as a notable abbot.
• It was destroyed by the forces of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji around 1193.

Additional Information

• The vast majority of the manuscripts are contained within Vikramashila’s library.
• Which have been lost following multiple historical upheavals including the Muslim raids of East India led by Bakhtiyar Khalji.
• five manuscripts have been identified that contain references to Vikramashila. 
• One of these manuscripts is currently held at the British Library and references the ‘Glorious Great Monastery of King Vikramshila.

The correct answer is 23^rd April.

Key Points

• World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April 1995 and continues to be recognized on that day.
• World Book Day is also celebrated in India on the 23rd of April every year.
•  It is commemorated in many parts of India to encourage & aware people of reading & publishing books. 

The correct answer is Calcutta.

Key PointsNational Library of India

• The National Library of India is a library located in Belvedere Estate, Alipore, Kolkata, India.
• It is India's largest library by volume and public record.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Union Minister of Education opened the Library for the Public on 1st February 1953.
• The National Library is under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. 

Additional InformationHistory

• The Calcutta Public Library began its journey on 21st March 1836.
• The Library was established for reference and lending, open to all, irrespective of class, color, and nationalities, on the self-financing principle.
• The Calcutta Public Library was subsequently merged with the Imperial Library and combining the collection of a number of secretariat libraries, 
• The Imperial Library was opened to the public in January 1903.
• After the Independence of India, the National Library came into being in the place of the Imperial Library by the “Imperial Library (Change of Name) Act” in 1948.

The Correct answer is UNESCO.

Key Points

• The Delhi Public Library, established on October 27, 1951, operates as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, with initial support from UNESCO.
• Inaugurated by Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, it holds the distinction of being the busiest public library in South-East Asia.
• The library network includes a Central and Zonal Library, 3 Branch Libraries, 24 Sub-Branch Libraries, 2 Community Libraries, 10 Resettlement Colonies Libraries, 73 Mobile Service Points, and 24 Deposit Stations across Delhi.
• Additionally, it provides specialized services such as a Braille library for the visually impaired, a Prison library for Tihar Jail inmates, and mobile library services to areas lacking library facilities.
• Notably, all main branches feature dedicated sections for children.
• Special Services:
  • Free Internet Service: The Delhi Public Library offers complimentary public Internet access to members at the Central Library and 11 branch libraries.
  • Free CD/DVD Services: DPL provides free lending of CD/DVD collections at the Central Library and four branch libraries.
    • The collection includes English and Hindi movies, as well as educational and recreational content for children.
  • Children’s Section: Dedicated children’s sections are available at the Central Library and three branch libraries, featuring new books, CD/DVDs, computers, games, and attractive furniture to enhance the existing collections.
  • Mobile Library Services: Initiated in 1953, the Mobile Library service aims to bring library services directly to readers' doorsteps.
    • With four Mobile Vans operating in 73 areas, 4,275 registered members benefit from this service.
  • Braille Library Services: The Braille Department of the library offers specialized Braille services, including transcriptions.
    • The Braille collection comprises 15,699 items, and Braille Mobile Library Services cater to 20 institutions, delivering books to readers by post.

The Correct answer is Melvil Dewey.

Key Points

•  Melvil Dewey defined the functions of the public library as an institution not so much for the storage and preservation of its knowledge as for the dissemination.
• This statement was made almost a century ago by Dewey.
• If this was true at that time., it is more so now as the library meets more people and promotes new methods of imparting its largesse of knowledge.
•  According to Ernestine Rose, the library is essentially concerned with intelligence, its nourishment, and growth of the society. If public libraries are not given the importance of a catalytic social agency then the intelligence of society is it's at stake.

Additional Information

• Melvil Dewey:
  • Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey was born on December 10, 1851, in Adams Center, New York, as the youngest of five children to Joel and ElizaGreene Dewey.
  • In 1895, he co-founded the Lake Placid Club with his wife, Annie.
  • He is famously recognized for creating the Dewey decimal classification system in 1876.
  • In 1905, Dewey established the American Library Institute. Relocating to Boston in 1876, he founded and assumed the role of editor for The Library Journal.
  • Dewey played a pivotal role in the formation of the American Library Association in 1876, serving as its secretary from 1876 to 1891 and as president in 1891 and 1893.
  • He coined the motto "Best reading for the greatest number for the least cost" and was the first to employ a staff of reference librarians.
  • Often hailed as the father of modern library classification and modern librarianship, his contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of library science.
• S R Ranganathan:
  • Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, born on August 9, 1892, is renowned for his invaluable contributions to the field of library science in India, earning him the title of the Father of Library Science in the country.
  • His remarkable achievements and honors include the prestigious Rao Sahib award by the Government of India in 1935 and the Padma Shree in 1957.
  • Throughout his career, he was honored with several other recognitions, including honorary fellowships from the Virginia Bibliographic Society and the International Federation for Documentation (FID).
• Charles A. Cutter-
  • Charles Ammi Cutter was an American librarian who produced America's first public card catalog.
  • In 1880 Cutter introduced an avant-garde and divergent system of cataloging termed Cutter Expansive Classification.
  • He was the first to outline the objectives and means of cataloging.
• W.C.B. Sayers-
  • He was the president of the Library Association in the UK in 1938.
  • William Charles Berwick was a British Librarian and teacher.