Collection development in Tawang monastery libraries
Bikika Laloo|Chaphun Sumnyan
Purpose: Monastery libraries have, for centuries, been the hub of religious education and research. They house collections that are unique even rare have useful to students religion as well members public. Some, along with monasteries which they attached, serve tourist attractions, being ancient relics rich culture history. The Tawang Monastery, in Arunachal Pradesh, India, is one such monastery whose valuable. This paper reports results a study on collection two not only found among best terms format, variety value but also discovered shortcomings like shortage staff space need be addressed at earliest. Design/methodology/approach For this research, case method was used by researchers. tools data were questionnaire interview. because easier convenient methods carry out Apart from that, observation carried throughout research period. Besides these field work methods, literature review gather mostly historical some background information about monastic India. Internet searching find other relevant information. Findings provides an enumerative account development libraries. During study, certain pitfalls noted. First, Parkhang library building very precarious state existence. In fact, undergoing renovation during period study. Due reason also, it’s Kanjur Tanjur texts subjected any preservation although it utmost necessity. Research limitations/implications particular process renovation. whole deserted result, topsy-turvy condition. tour hall given, whatever worth librarian himself, photographs taken. Hence, most possible due dedicated cooperation monks few learned teaching school. Much collected through personal interviews, apart sets. On hand, no hindrance faced school library. Originality/value extent, shows (especially library) vital important asset, both Pradesh India well. It first full-fledged libraries, covering all aspects topic can precedent studies.
Collection Building