Legal Framework of the Sri Lanka National Library Services Board: History, Policies, and Development
Legal Framework of the Sri Lanka National Library Services Board: History, Policies, and Development 📑 Table of Contents Introduction Evolution of Library Legislation Worldwide Importance of Legal Framework in Library Development International Guidelines for Public Library Services Key Principles of Effective Library Legislation Library Conditions in Sri Lanka Before 1970 The 1967 UNESCO Expert Meeting in Colombo Major Gaps in Sri Lanka’s Library System Proposed National Library Plan for Sri Lanka Recommendations to the Government Establishment of the Library Advisory Committee Creation of the National Library Services Board Act Government Support and Funding Initial Steps After Establishment Significance of the Legal Framework Conclusion 1. Introduction A strong legal foundation is essential for the development of an effective library system. In Sri Lanka, the establishment of the National Library Services Board marked a major step toward creating a coordinated and sustainable networ...