Significance of libraries as a developmental and preservation institution for indigenous languages in South Africa.

There is a perpetual hypothesis whose inclination is to divorce the development of indigenous South African languages from the libraries. This then romanticises the intricate notion that these languages cannot be advanced within the arena and systems of libraries. Thus, this study aims to elucidate the significant role of libraries in developing and conserving indigenous languages in South Africa. The study utilised literature review to highlight the significance of libraries in the development and preservation of indigenous languages. The key findings indicate that although South African libraries have made significant parades to develop indigenous languages, there is a considerable number of tasks facing the national government and libraries in supporting the transformational endeavour. These include developing collection in indigenous languages, as well as libraries serving as spaces for storytelling. Ultimately, it is recommended that multi-collaborative efforts ought to be taken by stakeholders that are directly or indirectly affected in a bid to advance the stature of indigenous South African languages within libraries. The closing remarks indicate the necessity to continue to scholarly revisit issues concerning native languages, as well as libraries given that these are crucial components in human and social existence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]