THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BY UNITED NATIONS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

The various ways that libraries contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of theUnited Nations are examined in this study. Libraries are social institutions that provide nonprofitservices to the public. This study shows that libraries support sustainable developmentin a number of areas, such as education, digital inclusion, economic development, andcommunity building, by analysing case studies and existing literature. According to thefindings, libraries are crucial partners in accomplishing the 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment because of their fundamental qualities as democratic, accessible, and resourcesharingorganisations. This study offers proof that more funding for library services is afinancially sensible way to accomplish the SDGs.