The Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

The Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965

The Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965 establishes a comprehensive system to organize, manage, and fund public libraries across the state of Karnataka. It provides for the creation of dedicated administrative bodies, including a State Library Authority and Local Library Authorities for cities and districts, operating under a central Department of Public Libraries. The law mandates public library access and secures funding through a library cess attached to local property and vehicle taxes along with state grants. Applying to local administrative bodies, library staff, and residents of Karnataka, the Act matters because it ensures free access to literature, promotes literacy, and establishes centralized bibliographical and specialized reading services for the entire public.

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