"Personal Libraries and Causes of Their Development: Some Case Studies in Nepal"
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2023-07-13
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This thesis, “Personal Libraries and Causes of Their Development: Some Case Studies
in Nepal”, provides an overview of the personal libraries of Nepal and their development.
Ten case studies, namely Dr. Mahesh Raj Pant, Prof. Dinesh Raj Pant, Prof. Dr. Rajesh
Gautam, Prof. Dr. Madhav Bhattarai, Gyan Mani Nepal, Nirmal Shrestha, Sajeev Tha
Shrestha, Shishir Vaidya, Indra Prasad Adhikari and Badri Pandey & Sarita Humagain are
taken from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Palpa districts. The cases include, the documents
management system of documents in private library, sustainability of the personal libraries,
reasons behind the expansion or contraction of private libraries, and the future aim of those
collectors. Qualitative data were collected by applying observation and interviews. Many
individuals have embraced the idea of curating their own personal libraries, which not only
serve as a source of knowledge but also reflect their unique interests and personalities.
Employing document management systems and security systems shows that they are
sincere about their collections to keep them safe.The findings reveal that the main reasons
for the development of private libraries are family legacy, reading culture, writing habits,
hobbies, and professions. On the other hand, financial considerations, funding problems,
and the changing generations and migrations to the abroad are the key factors affecting the
sustainability of the libraries. While the future aim of the collectors for their libraries is to
donate or handover the collection, expand, reorganize, and make use of it in the future to
make it useful to others, depending on what family members suggest. In conclusion,
personal libraries have become a significant trend among readers, reflecting their passion
for collecting books and creating unique spaces for knowledge exploration. The
organization of documents, individual reading habits, and the sustainability of these
libraries contribute to their continued growth and development. Collectors have diverse
aims for their collections, while the impact of digital technology poses both opportunities
and challenges for private libraries. Through qualitative data collection methods such as
interviews and physical observations, this thesis provides a comprehensive overview of the
various aspects surrounding personal libraries in the current reading landscape.
Key Words: Collectors and collecting, Private and family libraries
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1. Private and family libraries, .2 Collectors and collecting
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Paudel,Kishor (2023)."Personal Libraries and Causes of Their Development: Some Case Studies in Nepal" [Master's thesis, Tribhuvan University ].TUCDLIS elibrary. https://elibrary tucdlis.edu.np/