The role of libraries in preserving Punjabi culture
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਦੀ ਸਾਂਭ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਾਇਬ੍ਰੇਰੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ
Keywords:
Libraries, Punjabi Culture, Cultural Preservation, Heritage, Digitization, Language PromotionAbstract
Role of Libraries in Preservation of Punjabi Culture Punjabi culture, which is a comprehensive heritage treasure of folk music, dance, stories, script, language and rituals, has come under the spotlight in the era of modernity and globalization.In this context, the role of libraries is not limited to being centers of knowledge, but they are also emerging as a means of cultural preservation, promotion, and intergenerational transmission. Libraries preserving cultural heritage through the collection and digitization of ancient manuscripts, folklore, and creative literature. If libraries are seen not only as a service to readers, but also as a cultural regulator, then libraries can play a central role in the preservation of the Punjabi language and culture.