Cultivating a Sustainable Reading Culture in the Digital Age: The Librarian’s Role, Technology and Tradition
Author(s): Udaya
Abstract - In an age dominated by screens, algorithms and information overload, it is both a challenge and a responsibility to nurture a sustainable reading culture. This paper examines the evolving role of librarians and teachers as cultural guardians balancing technology with tradition. Drawing parallels between the ancient Gurukul system and the modern digital reading ecosystems, the study highlights reading as a life skill, social equaliser and empowerment tool. Drawing on Ranganathan’s First Law, book clubs, inclusive access models and practical learning strategies, the paper proposes a hybrid reading culture. This approach enhances reading literacy, critical thinking and lifelong learning across primary, secondary and higher education.
Keywords - Reading, Digital Reading, Tradition, Gurukula, Sustainable, Book Clubs.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2031
Cite This Article As: Udaya (2026) Cultivating a Sustainable Reading Culture in the Digital Age: The Librarian’s Role, Technology and Tradition. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 44-51. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2031 Page: 44-51 Publication Date: 29 January 2026