Bangalore: If you think back to the days where the world was yet to be introduced to the modern digital technology that we are so accustomed to today, the only source of knowledge to a majority of people who could not afford a computer or internet connection was through a visit to the nearby library. Library is the ’Mecca’ of the printed word and offers its readers a variety of reading experience. From comic books and graphic novels to historic events and literature, a library is like a key to an avid reader to unlock a vast treasure of knowledge.

With the changing trend in terms of technology and digital media, public and private libraries across India have been severely affected in terms of losing a loyal group of readers. Other major reason include travelling displeasure as readers have little time on their hands to travel a long distance in the ever increasing busy Indian streets to visit a library. The only way for libraries to stay in the game is to adapt to the current trend and come up with innovative ideas to up keep the interest in their readers.

As compiled by ET, we present to you three such startups that are on a mission to trend set libraries amongst the young crowd with their unique ideas.

Librarywala.com

Founded in Mumbai in 2007 by Hiten Turakhia and Hiten Dedhia, Librarywala.com is one of the first online libraries in India. Members can choose from the various plans available on the website and have books delivered to their homes.

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