This study examines how Indian libraries and librarians are shown in documentary films made between 1990 and 2025. It checks how these short films show librarians and libraries in India in the documentaries of libraries. The study looks documentaries such as Eloor Library, Books for All, and Pustaka Mane. These documentaries were selected based on their relevance to libraries, differences in location and type, and ease of watching. The study uses a sheet to note down what it sees in the films, such as how the library is portrayed, how librarians are shown and what kind of library it is.

The study finds that some films show libraries as places and librarians as strict. Some films show libraries as lively places where librarians help people and make a difference. The study also finds that where the library is and what kind of library it is make a difference in how it is shown. For example, village libraries and those run by NGOs are portrayed as flexible and helpful to people. Some types of libraries, like academic and special libraries, are not shown enough. The study also says that documentary films in India are important for raising awareness and for criticising issues.

The study says that librarians, educators and filmmakers need to work to show libraries in a real and detailed way. This way, people will know how important libraries are in India today. Libraries are not quiet places; they help people in many ways.