Description

The book presents an extensive study of the public libraries located in the hill region of Darjeeling district, the north-most tract of West Bengal. This detailed and well-illustrated review describes the history, development and current scenario of all the government and government sponsored public libraries spotted throughout the region.
The overall exploration of the hill public libraries in their existing state is supplemented by the proposition which deems to be significant for the use in formulating the vision statement in future to those who may concern. The book offers a field based comprehensive analysis that covers topics like;
historical, geographical and cultural contours
genesis and growth of public libraries in the region
problems, prospects and propositions et al.