A. A. N. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Library and information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500 007, IN

Abstract

A nation's intellectual output is mirrored through its publications such as books, journals, magazines, newspapers and other types of reading materials both in print and non-print form. Learned people and intellectuals from all fields of human endeavor communicate their ideas through print and non-print form. These publications reflect the intellectual and cultural heritage of a nation India with a hoary past and dynamic future and with more than a billion people and many languages and cultures is one of the leading countries of the world in the domain of book publishing.

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A. A. N. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007, IN

Abstract

Library movement in Telangana emerged as one of the most significant social movements witnessed during the first five decades of the 20th Century and carved out a niche in the history of Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh in particular and the country in general. This paper briefly traces the genesis and spread of the movement and deals with its characteristics, the establishment of Andhra Jana Kendra Sangham, its activities, library conferences, Andhra Maha Sabha‟s role in the spread of the movement, the role of individual libraries for the sustenance of the movement, cooperation between the leaders of the movement of Telangana and Andhra regions, the establishment of Hyderabad Library Association and its efforts for the enactment of Hyderabad Public Libraries Act, 1955, and finally an integrated A. P. Public Libraries Act, 1960 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The paper concludes that Library Movement in Telangana was truly a popular movement of the people, by the people and for the people.

Keywords

Telangana Library Movement, Movement's Characteristics, Andhra Jana Kendra Sangham, Andhra Maha Sabha, Hyderabad Library Association, Library Legislation.

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A. A. N. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, IN

Abstract

This paper briefly deals with the efforts, which have been made in the past for the preparation of glossaries of terms for introduction of Telugu as official language at various levels of State administration in Andhra Pradesh. Stresses the need for glossaries in Library and Information Science in Telugu and briefly presents the activities of the institutions like Telugu Akademi in bringing out bilingual glossaries from English to Telugu. The efforts of individuals in bringing out Library and Information Science glossaries in Telugu are also mentioned with examples. The need for more glossaries in the emerging fields of information and communication technologies and support and encouragement for institutions and individuals engaged in the preparation of such glossaries in LIS in Telugu is emphasised.

Keywords

Glossaries, Bilingual Glossaries, LIS Glossaries (in) Telugu.

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A. A. N. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007, IN

Abstract

Kodati Narayana Rao (1914-2002) popularly known as ‘Kodati' dedicated almost seven decades of his public life for the cause of library movement and public library development in the Telangana region of former Hyderabad State and Coastal Andhra region of former Madras Presidency and later in Andhra Pradesh. From childhood days he showed keen interest in opening of libraries and library movement. He opened new Libraries and assisted in reviving dormant libraries. Very successfully organized Andhra Desa Library Association Annual Conferences in Telangana region in 1940s and helped emotional integration of Telugu people living in Hyderabad State and Coastal Andhra. He closely associated with Andhra Pradesh Library Association and served as its President for nearly four decades. He also served as President of Sri Krishna Devaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam (1901) and very successfully organized its Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in 1962. After the enactment of A.P. Public Libraries Act, 1960, Kodati became the first Chairman of Hyderabad City Grandhalaya Samstha in the year 1961 and later Chairman of A. P. Grandhalaya Parishat in the year 1992. He also very closely associated with Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Cooperative Movement, Khadi Movement, Gandhi Bhavan Trust and Freedom Movement. He was Member of Ekbote Committee (1976) and Vavilala Committee (1978) which were appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to look into the working of A. P. Public libraries’ Act 1960 and state of private libraries in Andhra Pradesh. During his long journey of seven decades of public service, Kodati received many awards including D.Litt. from Kakatiya University, Warangal. He passed away on 19th November 2002 at the ripe age of 88 years.

Keywords

Narayana Rao (Kodati), Library Movement, Public Library Development in A.P., Library Conferences.

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