Books, readership and libraries
(2008) Books, readership and libraries. In Deccan Herald, 61(24 (January 24)) Education II-Education II, The Printers (Mysore), Bangalore.
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Abstract
This article discusses the market penetration of public libraries in Karnataka by comparing it with that of developed countries like USA and New Zealand, also compares the book buying habit of individuals in India with that in those countries, explains how books have become "inferior" goods of leisure/ entertainment industry and concludes by highlighting reluctance of public libraries in Karnataka to reach public at large, failure of Kannada publishing industry in selling books directly to individuals, but concentrating more on institutional and bulk purchases and finally, lack of systematic studies on reading habit leading to diverse and contradictory opinions and judgments.
| Keywords: | public libraries, Karnataka, library membership, reading habit, use of library, Kannada, book byuing, book marketing |
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| Subjects: | E. Publishing and legal issues. > EC. Book selling. |
| ID Code: | 12571 |
| Deposited By: | Sridhar, M S |
| Deposited On: | 25 January 2008 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jan242008/dheducation2008012348187.asp |
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