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DIGITAL INITIATIVE FOR FARMERS: REBOOTING PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.11, No. 02)

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Page : 697-704

Keywords : Digital Library (DL) Digital Technologies in Agriculture (DTA) Condition for Digital Transformation.Public Library (PL) Innovative Service (IS) Information Need& Seeking Behavior (ISB) Webinars;

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Abstract

This paper is all about the public library digital initiative for farmers with much emphasis onthe concept of digital library, digital library services, advantages of digital library, disadvantages of digital library, use of digital library, digital technologies in agriculture and rural area, condition for digital transformation, challenges, conclusion and recommendations.It was found that Public Libraries so far done nothing for the farmers who have been potential users of Public Libraries. Library timings do not suit the farmers. So, Public Libraries should take immediate initiatives to reboot its importance among the rural communities. Public Library should plan to start to provide above mentioned services without any delay. In addition to these services some new and innovative technology-based services like, Computer literacy for farmers, Webinars for farmers, SMS alert on new issues like crop diseases and plant protection in local language etc., should be started.

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