Role of Librarian in School Education (NEP 2020 Perspective): Modern Librarian & Digital Skills
Role of Librarian in School Education (NEP 2020 Perspective): Modern Librarian & Digital Skills Introduction The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has transformed the traditional role of the school librarian. A librarian is no longer only a custodian of books but a learning facilitator, information guide, and digital resource manager. Under NEP 2020, the school librarian plays a crucial role in developing reading culture, digital literacy, and lifelong learning skills among students. NEP 2020 Vision for School Librarian Learner-centric and student-friendly approach Promotion of reading habits and inquiry-based learning Integration of print and digital resources Support to competency-based education Use of technology for access and inclusion Traditional Role vs Modern Role of Librarian Traditional Role: Issue-return of books, record keeping, silence maintenance Modern Role: Learning facilitator, digital guide, reading mentor Academic Role of Librarian S...