The Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has decided to transform the existing Library of the Delhi Assembly into a state-of-the-art e-Library through a structured process of digitisation, leveraging advanced IT infrastructure, modern gadgets, and software solutions.
A meeting convened by Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday focused on transforming the existing Library into a state-of-the-art e-Library through a structured process of digitisation, leveraging advanced IT infrastructure, modern gadgets, and software solutions. The Parliament Secretariat has extended its support to assist in this digital transformation.
The Speaker emphasized the significance of this initiative in strengthening legislative research and ensuring seamless access to information in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
He stated that the establishment of an e-Library will not only to help preserve invaluable archival materials but will also enhance efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability across legislative functions.
Notably, the Delhi Legislative Library has a rich historical legacy. It was established in 1952 with the formation of the first Legislative Assembly and was initially part of the Vidhan Sabha. However, operations ceased in 1958 following the reorganisation of states.
The library was later brought under the control of the Delhi Administration Secretariat, and in 1989, administrative oversight was transferred to the Metropolitan Council Department. With the reconstitution of the Delhi Assembly in 1993, it was officially renamed the Delhi Legislative Assembly Library. Today, it houses a valuable collection of over 40,000 documents thereby continuing its vital role in supporting informed legislative processes.Several distinguished experts from leading academic and administrative institutions participated in the meeting and shared valuable suggestions to guide the planning and execution of this digital transformation.
Their inputs covered a wide range of areas, including best practices in library digitization, effective use of metadata, integration of modern library management systems, and user accessibility.
Librarians from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Parliament Library, and the National School of Drama (NSD) shared their experiences with the E-Granth Mala platform. The Director of Parliament Library informed the Speaker that all newspapers published since 1947 are available in library.