Lifelong Learning and Library: A Must Know Facts for Learners

Abstract

Transformation involves in every aspect of life. A successful nation needs citizens with strong desire of learning. Every individual in a society contributes to the community development. Given learning opportunities by avoiding obstacles through education brings skills of learning for their life. It is obvious that library being a repository of information directly contributes to the lifelong learning process. The digitalization is one of the challenges faced by librarians in recent times. In terms of service library adopted various new technologies to serve the community and make them leaners rather a passive information reader. Librarians not only serve as information providers they should act as guiding force or teacher to teach the reader how to become lifelong learners. They should also stress on the need of the lifelong learning for community growth and welfare. Lifelong learning is obtaining the constant changing information in their day today life and applying that knowledge using their information literacy skills. The aim of librarians must be motivating the readers and equip them with necessary skills to be a lifelong learner.