Library Herald

UGC CARE (Group 1)
  • Year: 2008
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue: 2

Tackling Digital Divide in Kerala and the Possible Role of Libraries

  • Author:
  • Laila T Abraham1, N Nikesh1
  • Total Page Count: 16
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 114 to 129

1Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Kerala.

Abstract

Describes the phenomenon of digital divide, challenges and initiatives in bridging the digital divide by giving special emphasis to Kerala state. Various efforts taken in Kerala as part of different national projects and at the state government level are discussed in detail. The article also examines the status of rural libraries in Kerala and their possible role in working as Community Information Centres for the bridging of digital divide among the rural community.

Keywords

Digital device, Kerala, E-governance, Rural libraries.