How Libraries Contribute Towards SDG's

IFLA (the International Federation for Library Associations and Institutions) stated that libraries and access to information contribute to improved outcomes across the SDGs by:

·         Promoting universal literacy, including digital, media and information literacy and skills, with the support of dedicated staff.

·         Closing gaps in access to information and helping government, civil society and business to understand local information needs better.

·         Providing a network of delivery sites for government programs and services.

·         Advancing digital inclusion through access to ICT.

·         Serving as the heart of the research and academic community.

·         Preserving and providing access to the world’s culture and heritage