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    Chapter-11. Role of Libraries on Environmental Literacy: Challenges and Prospects
    (Shankhik, 2026) Ghosh, Oindrilla; Roy, Tilak Chandra
    Environmental degradation, climate change, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable consumption patterns have emerged as critical global concerns. Environmental literacy has therefore become an essential competency for informed citizenship and sustainable development. Libraries, as democratic institutions of knowledge dissemination, lifelong learning, and community engagement, are uniquely positioned to promote environmental literacy among diverse user groups. This study examines the evolving role of libraries in fostering environmental literacy, with particular emphasis on the challenges they face and the prospects for strengthening their contributions. Adopting a document-based qualitative research methodology, the study analyzes international frameworks, policy documents, professional guidelines, institutional reports, and peer-reviewed literature related to environmental education, sustainability, and library services. The findings reveal that libraries contribute to environmental literacy through curated collections, information literacy programs, digital resources, community outreach, and advocacy for sustainable practices. However, several challenges—including limited funding, inadequate professional training, lack of policy integration, digital divides, and low public awareness—constrain their effectiveness. The paper argues that by reimagining library services through green librarianship, interdisciplinary collaboration, digital innovation, and policy support, libraries can play a transformative role in advancing environmental literacy and sustainable development goals. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for integrating environmental literacy into library planning, professional education, and national information policies.
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    Chapter-2. Preserving Tradition and Shaping the Future: Public Libraries as a Bridge in Contemporary Environment, Livelihood and Cultural Knowledge
    (Shankhik, 2026) Lama, Nikita; Sarkar, Sangita
    Public libraries today stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation, serving as an important institution for disseminating knowledge related to contemporary environmental and livelihood challenges as well as preserving cultural heritage. This study examines how public libraries of Siliguri sub-division, Darjeeling district, function as bridges between traditional cultural knowledge and modern community needs, particularly in the areas of environmental awareness, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural continuity. Using a qualitative approach involving document analysis, interviews, and observation, the study identifies the emerging roles of public libraries as community learning hubs, cultural stewards, and facilitators of local development. Findings highlight that libraries actively support environmental education, provide access to livelihood-enhancing resources, and preserve cultural identity through programs, collections, and community partnerships. The research concludes that public libraries are essential agents of social transformation, capable of harmonizing tradition with future-oriented knowledge to strengthen resilient and informed communities.
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    Chapter-5. Evolving Frontiers of Environmental Conservation: A Quantitative Bibliometric Mapping of Research Trends from 2016 to 2025
    (Shankhik, 2026) Dhali, Gargi
    This study aims to map the evolving frontiers of environmental conservation research by examining publication growth, influential sources and authors, highly cited documents, and dominant research themes through a quantitative bibliometric analysis. A total of 900 publications published between 2016 and 2025 were retrieved and analyzed using bibliometric techniques. Performance indicators, source dispersion, authorship productivity, citation impact, keyword frequency, and growth modeling were employed to assess the intellectual structure and developmental trajectory of the field. The results reveal a rapidly expanding research domain, with an annual growth rate of 17.87% and publication output increasing steadily over the study period. Research outputs are distributed across 668 sources, indicating high interdisciplinarity and dispersion. The field is characterized by strong collaboration, with 2,395 authors and an average of 2.96 co-authors per document, alongside 219 single-authored publications. Conceptual richness is evident from 730 author keywords, while 11,525 cited references reflect substantial intellectual grounding. The average document age of 3.16 years highlights the contemporary nature of the research, and an average of 4.037 citations per document indicates moderate and growing scholarly impact. Author productivity analysis identifies YOON J, KIM G, MAHARAJAN KL, and RAHMAN NA as among the most prolific contributors, with notable differences between absolute publication counts and fractionalized contributions, underscoring varying degrees of collaborative engagement. Citation analysis highlights several globally influential publications, including works by Purnomo et al. (2020), Nelson et al. (2020), and Zhang et al. (2020), published in leading journals such as Forest Policy and Economics, PLOS ONE, and Science of the Total Environment. These studies exhibit high total citations and strong annual citation rates, reflecting their foundational role in shaping contemporary environmental conservation discourse. Keyword frequency analysis indicates that research is strongly anchored around environmental conservation, conservation, environment, and sustainability, with growing emphasis on biodiversity, ecosystem services, local wisdom, contingent valuation, and ecotourism, highlighting an increasing integration of ecological, socio-economic, and valuation-based perspectives. Overall, the findings portray environmental conservation as a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and rapidly developing research frontier, with expanding thematic diversity and significant potential for future scholarly advancement. By integrating productivity, citation, authorship, and thematic analyses, this study offers a comprehensive and forward-looking bibliometric overview of environmental conservation research, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and sustainability scholars.
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    Chapter-7. Indian Knowledge System (IKS): Traditional Knowledge System and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    (Shankhik, 2026) Paul, Gaurhari
    Traditional Knowledge refers to knowledge or practices passed down from generation to generation, which form part of the tradition or heritage of indigenous communities. Traditional knowledge in India has evolved through successive stages. These stages include both the continuous adoption of technology and the development of social awareness. The terms “Traditional knowledge” and “Indigenous Knowledge” are often used interchangeably. However, these terms vary in different contexts. Again, community knowledge and local knowledge are also used as alternative terms. To promote understanding, management, and manipulation of local resources, the contribution of community knowledge is vital. Actually, community knowledge is dynamic and cannot be documented completely at any given point in time. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is increasingly recognised not just as a cultural heritage, but as a sophisticated framework for addressing the modern world's environmental and social crises. Indian Knowledge System (IKS) treats sustainability as a holistic way of life. Basically, this study intends to examine the contribution of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to examine the role of IKS in achieving the SDGs.
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    Chapter-8. Bridging the Urban-Rural Knowledge Gap: Inclusive Digital Library Models for Empowering ICDS Staff in Cooch Behar, India
    (Shankhik, 2026) Paul, Suvojyoti
    The study delineates the urban-rural knowledge divide among Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) workers in Cooch Behar, India, shedding light on system-wide discrimination in professional development opportunities, digital literacy, and infrastructure. A cross-sectional quantitative survey reveals glaring differences in the frequency of training programs, library access, and the availability of digital resources among ICDS workers in urban and rural areas. In reaction to these findings, this paper sets a model, a scalable and inclusive initiative under public libraries to support professional learning through digital hubs, content in multiple languages, mobile library services, and structured peer-learning workshops. This model would contribute toward India's developmental goals set out at Viksit Bharat@2047, as well as SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequality), by facilitating equitable knowledge dissemination to improve ICDS service quality and promote sustainable development through local learning platforms.