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@article{207127,
        author = {Meenakshi B and Dr. Chandrashekara M},
        title = {Sustainable Library Practices in Tribal Schools: A Descriptive Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {4414-4417},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207127},
        abstract = {School libraries play a significant role in supporting literacy, information access, and lifelong learning among students. In tribal schools, libraries serve as important educational resources by reducing information inequalities and improving learning opportunities for children living in geographically isolated and socio-economically disadvantaged regions. Sustainable library practices focus on the efficient utilization of available resources, environmental responsibility, digital access, community participation, and preservation of indigenous knowledge for future generations. These practices contribute not only to educational development but also to social inclusion and cultural sustainability.
The present descriptive study examines the major sustainable library practices adopted in tribal schools using secondary data collected from books, peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, policy documents, and other scholarly sources. The study identifies green library initiatives, digital library services, preservation of indigenous knowledge, reading promotion programmes, and community participation as essential components of sustainable library development. The findings indicate that sustainable library practices improve educational access, information literacy, environmental awareness, reading culture, and preservation of tribal heritage. The study recommends strengthening library infrastructure, expanding digital resources, improving librarian training, and encouraging greater community participation to ensure sustainable and inclusive library services in tribal schools.},
        keywords = {Sustainable Library Practices, Tribal Schools, School Libraries, Green Libraries, Digital Library Services, Indigenous Knowledge, Information Literacy, Community Participation.},
        month = {July},
        }