Abstract

Libraries are the main institutions that continue to provide that blood to the people. At present, when libraries are considered, libraries have been created which provide information that is not limited to any physical space. Today, along with the development of modern technology, new concepts have entered the field of libraries. Instead of traditional libraries, library concepts such as digital libraries, virtual libraries, and green libraries have emerged. A concept not second to these concepts has recently entered the field of library science. That is the concept of human library. The concept of human library is one of the most unique concepts that is developing in the world today. There are no books in these human libraries. There are only people. The main objective of this is to positively change individual behavior, attitudes, and thoughts using language and library mechanisms. Through this article the human library, the characteristics of human library, human books, international human library concept, human library programs operating in Sri Lanka, importance of using human library concept in Sri Lanka have been focused.

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