What is “One Library Per Village” (OLPV) ?
“One Library Per Village”(OLPV) is non
profit organisation dedicated for reducing digital divide by networking the
libraries and empowering the readers with latest technological tools.
Why Libraries ?
In India, approx 40% population is living
below poverty line, illiteracy rate is more than 25-30% and digital literacy is
almost no-existent among more than 90% of India’s population.
Connecting the community and its members to
the world through the Internet is becoming increasingly essential for community
vitality for the development and social progress.
Around the world, in developed as well as
developing countries, Libraries play an important role in the dissemination of
knowledge. The availability of information resources can often mean the
difference between poverty and prosperity, particularly in underdeveloped communities.
A library is not a building stacked with
books – it is a repository and source of information and
ideas, a place for learning and enquiry, and
for the generation of thought and the creation of
new knowledge. Public libraries in
particular have the potential to bridge the gap between the
‘information poor’ and the ‘information
rich’ by ensuring that people from all sectors and settings of society and the
economy across world have easy access to knowledge they seek.
OLPV provides free Internet , Tablet
PC's,training,etc and convert public Libraries into a community learning
center.
What readers can do in OLPV ?
Uses of One
Library Per Village
- Get trained to use Tablets & PC's
- Get connected to Internet
- Read Millions of e-books
- Clarify doubts with expert tutors
- Attend Online courses (MOOC)
- Apply for national/international Jobs
- Create collaborative learning groups
- Attend Online Tutoring
- Attend Lectures & Seminars
- Play educational games
For first time
Internet users OLPV is a boon.
Advantages OLPV
- We provide free Tablets PC & Internet connection.
- Arrange volunteers for organising events/ sessions.
- Free website
- Online Library managment program.
- Support in procuring books and educational tools
- Promotional support
What OLPV do ?
- Digitilize Libraries in Villages/town.
- Network all Libraries using Apps
- Provide free Internet to Library members ( free wifi ).
- Provide Training to Volunteers to teach first time Internet users.
- Convert Libraries into community learning centers.
- Enhance elearning activities in Library thru MOOC/Online tutoring.
- Support local authors to publish their e-content
Role of OLPV
in Villages ?
OLPV play a
vital role in community development
In rural areas,
the local library, along with the village hall, pub and shop, is the focal
point of community life. It’s a safe, trusted place for meeting friends and
neighbours, a place for learning, information and leisure and sometimes just a
place to keep warm.
OLPV help to
bridge the digital divide
The Library will
be with in the reach of local area, it should be accessible to all within the
village.
Common people in rural areas face significant
challenges when it comes to IT access, including infrastructure problems and
set-up costs.Libraries are social places where people can chat, read and keep
in touch with the outside world. Layman
who can’t access computer or Tablets get support
Difference
between OLPV & CSC (Aakshya) ?
CSC or Aakshaya centres
are commercial places where people can get almost all digital services related
to Government. It’s one of the most useful and must service for general public.
Library creates
a collaborative learning atmosphere where people can come any time and get
support from others . In library empowering happens through collaboration.
How OLPV works?
- Tablets with internet provided according to existing membership
- Student volunteers from of nearest college will undertake responsibilities of the Library.
- Each library have separate website where activities of members updated.
- Library will act local point for implementing MyGov activities.
- According to activities of Library and requirement further support provided.
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