The Role of Library and Information Science (LIS) in the Indian Knowledge System
Mr. Satish K. Chandel
Librarian,
Shree Pandharinath Arts & Commerce College, Narkhed. Nagpur, (MS), India.
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Abstract
The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents the accumulated wisdom, traditions, and scientific heritage of India developed over thousands of years. Library and Information Science (LIS) plays a crucial role in identifying, preserving, organizing, and disseminating this vast corpus of knowledge. This research paper explores how LIS bridges the gap between traditional and modern knowledge through its principles of information organization, digitization, information literacy, and access. It also discusses challenges in integrating IKS within the LIS framework and provides strategies to strengthen their synergy for national knowledge development.
The field of Library and Information Science (LIS) occupies a central position in the preservation, organization, and dissemination of knowledge. Within the Indian context, LIS acts as both a custodian of traditional wisdom and a catalyst for modern knowledge creation. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), encompassing ancient textual traditions, indigenous knowledge, and contemporary research frameworks, requires systematic management and integration in the digital era. This paper examines the role of LIS in sustaining and revitalizing the Indian Knowledge System by addressing historical foundations, current practices, and future directions for knowledge management, policy development, and digital transformation.
Keywords: Library and Information Science, Indian Knowledge System, Indigenous Knowledge, Digitization, Information Literacy, Knowledge Management
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2511S01V13P011
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