Library Herald Year : 2010, Volume : 48, Issue : 2 First page : ( 139) Last page : ( 161) Print ISSN : 0024-2292. Public Libraries In Jammu & Kashmir State: An Overview
Dhar Meghna, Lecturer PG Department of Library & Information Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, (J&K), 180 006, India, E-mail: dhar_meghna@rediffmail.com.
Abstract Starting with the historical background of education in J&K state, the article gives an overview of growth, development, functions and services of Public Libraries in J&K state covering both pre and post-independence period. Also highlights the current scenario of public libraries in the state.