Libraries for the community: A preliminary study of Tamil collections in estates, temples and associations

Komodhi, T. (1992) Libraries for the community: A preliminary study of Tamil collections in estates, temples and associations. KEKAL ABADI - Berita Perpustakaan Universiti Malaya, 11 (1). pp. 1-3.

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Abstract

This article discusses the establishment of 'libraries' in estates, temples and associations. Tamils in Malaysia have kept the Tamil language a living one with an active and flourishing literary tradition. They have collected Tamil books and periodicals and stored them in their 'Libraries'. Of the Estate Libraries, only 60% have a proper 'library', while the same fate is faced by the temples and associations, which have taken the initiative to collect Tamil materials for the use of the devotees and public. Steps have to be taken in Malaysia to survey these establishments and to preserve these collections.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Tamil Collection, University of Malaya, Tamil language
Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Libraries
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Libraries > Collections
Divisions: Library
Depositing User: Mr. Mohd Safri
Date Deposited: 16 Jun 2016 23:54
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2016 23:54
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/15899

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