Texts, Tomes and TreasuresThe evolution of Goa's Publica Livraria (1832-2005)

Maria Pia de Menezes RodriguesPp 160 pb 2014 ISBN 978-93-80739-72-4

Rs 200 in Goa. Euro 10 (including postage) overseas rodriguespia012@gmail.com +91 98 81 55904 7

The State Central Library, Goa, occupies a place of pride among the oldest public libraries of

India. It was started during the Portuguese regime, in 1832, and was known as Publica

Livraria. In 1836, the name of the library was changed to Bibliotheca Publica de Nova Goa.

After Liberation, various changes were introduced and the library services were

expanded. The Biblioteca Nacional de Goa was renamed as the Central Library, and in 2012 its

name was changed to the Krishnadas Shama State Central Library. Today, it has plush new premises at Pato, at the entrance to the Goan

state capital. This book by a one-time head of the institution is a detailed attempted to trace its

history and chart out the challenges that lie ahead.

Includes a 16 page photo-essay on libraries in Goa today, by Gabriella D'Cruz.

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Contents

Preface: A Word or TwoThe Library: A People’s University Libraries in India: Indus Valley, the Raj and Beyond Post-Independence, after 194 7 The State libraries: playing an important roleHistorical backgroundGoa, The SettingEmergence of a library movement in GoaGovernment librariesMunicipal libraries (Mapusa, Salcete, Ponda, Panjim...)Private libraries Libraries attached to religious institutions Special features of private librariesCentral Library: Among India’s OldestHistorical landmarks ...to Biblioteca Nacional de Nova GoaLibrary legislation A Change in Name and Management After 1961: The Indian Library Movement Comes to Goa Central Library, After Liberation Goa’s Public Libraries at the Beginning of the 21st CenturyRRRLF assistance Public libraries, of varied kinds Government libraries Government-aided, NGO and panchayat librariesMunicipal libraries Central Library at the Start of the 21st CenturyAdministrative, organisational set up Functional set up Book acquisition policy Collection Diverse sections Administrative-cum-Accounts Section Technical SectionOnline Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Circulation SectionLending collection and services Users Children’s Corner Periodicals and newspapers reading roomReference section Collection UsersLocal History and the Rare Books SectionCollectionsManuscripts, early imprints from Goa and beyond . .Books on Goa and Portugal and its relations with IndiaBound volumes of newspapers from GoaCollection of Portuguese, French and Latin booksBooks received under the PRB Act Books on Goa and by Goan authors Central Library’s role in developing public libraries Inter-State book exchange centrePromoting children’s wings Centralised acquisition of books In-service training, staff developmentTraining users in information literacyInspection of librariesTomorrow’s ChallengesState Central Library as a knowledge centreNew venue, new home The Vision... and Those at The HelmOrder and instructions for a public library (1832)Librarians, Curators, DirectorsIndex

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