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SALIS Awards for the Year 2012 and 2013 presented
by Arunachalam Hariharan 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

The following SALIS Awards for the year 2012 and 2013 were presented by DR.B.K.KRISHNARAJ VANAVARAYAR, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, Co-Chairman, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore and President, N.G.M. College, Pollachi during the inaugural function of the SALIS 2014: National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies on 8th August 2014 at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore to the following professionals for their meritorious service to the profession in the presence of Prof. V.Selladurai, Principal, CIT, Dr.Prabhakar, Secretary, the SALIS Governing Council Members and the participants of the National Conference. 1. Dr.Harish Chandra Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award Dr.Jesusdoss Manalan, Librarian, Bishop Heber College, Trichy (2012) Dr.H.R.Sujatha, Librarian, Sri Venkataramanasamy College, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada (2013) 2. AutoLib – Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award Mr.A.G.Ganesan, Librarian, K.L.N. College of Informaiton Technology, Madurai (2012) Mrs.M. Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum, Librarian, JBAS College for Women, Chennai (2013) Dr.A.Lawrence Mary, Librarian TDMNS College, T.Kallikulam (2013) 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award Dr.T.Raja, Librarian, St. Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai (2013) 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award Dr.A.Chitra Dhavaputhalvi, Librarian, Chikkanna Govt. Arts College, Tiruppur (2012) Dr.M.Surulinathi, Assistant Librarian, Bharathidasan Univesity, Tiruchi (2013) Congrats to all the Award Winners SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Award
by Thippeswamy swamy 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear Moderator Please announce the following report to LIS Forum' --------------------------------------------------------- I am happy to inform you that Dr Sujatha H R , Librarian, Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka State, has been chosen for the SALIS Dr harischandra-Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award for the year 2013, instituted by Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS). She has received this award based on her contribution and service to the profession. The award was conferred during the inaugural function of SALIS 2014: National Conference on "Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies" at CIT Coimbatore on 8.8.2014. I congratulate for her achievement!! ______________________________________________________________ Thanks & Regards Thippeswamy. T. S. Asst. Librarian M S Ramaiah Dental College Bangalore - 560054 Mob: 9481474791 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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federation of STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

DEAR FRIENDS we have 29 states in India. at same time we have 25 state library associations. Can we form a Federation of State Library Associations. May be we can form a pressure group to seek the following - Compulsory appointment of librarians in all educational Institutes ( as made mandatory by AICTE) -- Seeking for more funds and strengthening of public libraries in the country -- Re look at the present public library acts? -- Consolidation of experts and organizing the training programs at minimal charges at different locations. -- seeking funds from RRRLF for State Associations to run the programs for development of skills of library staff. --turn to be a pressure group to fill in the posts at library schools -- trying to implement in right spirit the acts in each State. and many more the above are only indicative and can be discussed by wider group of professionals and make it more specific. This Federation should work in cooperation with ILA, IASLIC , IATLIS PL SEND UR VALUABLE IDEAS, AND WHETHER THIS FEDERATION IS NECESSARY OR NOT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO THROW YOUR IDEAS WITH REGARDS LAXMAN RAO Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(a)gmail.com. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR IJSS vol-1, issue-2, 2014
by arjun k 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SERVICES (SSN: 2349-428X) Bi-monthly Peer reviewed research journal, inviting original research papers / articles for Vol-1, September-October, Issue-2, 2014. Your requested to submitted original, unpublished research papers in the Field of LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. papers should be reached to chiefeditor(a)ijss.in before 25th September 2014. all papers will be published by M/S Geetanjali Research Publication. for author guidelines you may visit *http://www.ijss.in/manuscript-submission.html <http://www.ijss.in/manuscript-submission.html>* *Submit your papers to : chiefeditor(a)ijss.in <chiefeditor(a)ijss.in>* -- With Regards *ARJUN* Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road Patiala, Punjab -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day
by Tushar Popat 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

Dear All, RapidRadio wishes all the Library Professionals a very Happy Librarian's Day. Thanks & Regards Tushar Popat B-404, Satyamev I, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 380 060 Phone: +91 79 2766 5256 Mob: 081560 86160 Web: www.rapidradio.co.in, http://www.rapidradio.co.in/products.html E-mail: tushar.popat(a)rapidradio.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day Celebration at ZIET Gwalior - 21 Day Inservice Course for Librarians
by mujib rahiman 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

National Librarian's Day was celebrated today (12 August 2014) at ZIET Gwalior during the 21 Day Inservice Course for Librarians. Mr. S Vijaya Kumar, Deputy Commissioner and Course Director, ZIET Gwalior presided over the function and Prof. J.N Gautam, Department of Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University was the Chief Guest. After the morning assembly programme by Ranganathan Group and special programme on the life and contributions of Dr. Ranganathan by the group members, addressed the gathering and urged the participating librarians to acquire skills to provide better and efficient services according to the changing user needs and technological developments. Citing the contributions made by Dr. S. R Ranganathan, he encouraged the librarians to act as the information providers in their respective schools enhancing the teaching learning environment establishing their identity. Prof. Gautam, in his address expressed his happiness to be among the librarians from different parts of the country on such an auspicious day. Paying homage the Father of Library Science, he stressed the role played by the libraries and librarians and asked the participants to be proud of their chosen profession. He also delivered a lecture on Library Consortia and Resource Sharing after his address. Mr. Santosh Gupta, Associate Course Director and Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Resource Person and Librarian, KV Kanjikode also addressed the gathering. Mr. Suni Saini, Resource Person and Librarian KV Raiwala, Dehradun delivered the vote of thanks. M Rahiman LIBRARIAN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA KANJIKODE WEST PALAKKAD - 678 623 KERALA, INDIA Phone (Off.): 0491 -2566317 (08:30 am to 04:00 pm) Mobile: 09946152785 (on working days after 04:00 PM) http://kvklibrary.in http://scholasticworld.blogspot.in http://kv-library.blogspot.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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amendments to A P Public Library Act 1960
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

DEAR FRIENDS TELANGANA has emerged as 29th State of India. On 9 th August 2014, New State level Association namely TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HAS been formed. This new Association would like to take up the activities relating to -- for development and strengthening of libraries and -- For strengthening and training of professionals in skill development as well as provide continuing education programs. Further. the Govt of Telangana will look for many changes including the acts. Automatically. the AP acts will come into force in this new state also. we found lot of lapses and gaps in the present Act. This Act need to be strengthened. The new state will not only change the name as Telangana Public Library Act But also some provisions that are capable of reviving the library development. In this connection, the newly formed TSLA want to take initiation and seek the advice and comments from all professionals. TSLA would like to collect the details and conduct a one day workshop and based on the recommendations of the workshop, we will present the same to Government of Telangana for their consideration. The amended Act with amendments till 1990 can be found at http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/andhra_pradesh/1987/1987AP13.pdf the same is also attached as a file to this message. I request all the professional friends to look into the details and help the new state to initiate the development of public libraries in the new State of Telangana. your cooperation is solicited PROF N LAXMAN RAO PRESIDENT, TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(a)gmail.com. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wishing you all Happy Librarians Day, In fond memory of Dr. Harish Chandra.
by Binu Thomas 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

Dear Library Professionals, On behalf of entire team at Éclat Engineering I wish you a very happy Librarian’s Day. Also we would like to dedicate this Librarian’s day to The Late Dr. Harish Chandra who has always inspired us to make and deliver innovative technology solutions for library patrons. In his fond memory we would like to adopt two potential libraries for automation based on our service offerings. Click (http://www.eclateng.com/request-demo-0#demo) to submit details about your library for the same. Best regards, -- Binu Thomas | Sr. Project Manager Eclat Engineering Pvt. Ltd. | E-212 Titanium City Center | Anandnagar Road | Ahmedabad - 380015 | INDIA M: +91-8460206292 | L: +91-79-40057878 |E:binu@eclateng.com <mailto:binu@eclateng.com?Subject=Hello> Website:www.eclateng.com <http://www.remotexs.in> -- This email (including any file attachments) is for the use of intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete it. Éclat Engg Pvt. Ltd. accepts no liability for loss or damage caused by software viruses and you are advised to carry out a virus check on any attachments contained in this message. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians Day by MyLISA Mysore
by Sunil MV 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

Dear Library Professionals, Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) is celebrating the Librarians’ Day in a unique way. As a reach out activity of this year the members of MyLISA visit schools and other institutions on August 12 and give a motivational lecture on ‘Reading habits’ and ‘Library use’. The libraries identified / covered under this programme are: "St. Joseph School, Vijayanagar", "Taralabalu Math School, T.K. Layout", "Harividyalaya High School, Bogadi", "Gangothri School , Manasagangtri", "Sarada Vilas College, Krishnamurthy Puram", "City Central Library, Sayyaji Rao Road", “Good Shepard High School, JP Nagar”, "Sadhvidya High School, Ramavilas Road", “Ideal Jawa Rotary School, JL Road” and other institutions. A manual on ‘Guide to setting up an open library in schools’ prepared exclusively for the day prepared by Ms. Usha Mukunda, Bangalore will also be circulated among these schools on August 12. More updates on the happenings will reach you in my next mail. This is for your kind information. Regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 998639832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day Program - a reminder
by Meera B. M. 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

Karnataka State Library Association in collaboration with The Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, The Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies, ISKO (India Chapter), Informatics (I) Ltd and Raman Research Institute Cordially invites you To Celebrate 122nd birth anniversary of Dr S R Ranganathan and Librarian’s Day on 12th August, 2014 Venue: Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar Bangalore - 560080 Contact Ph No: Mr. Manjunath - 9449033923 Come and participate in the programme to know more about eBooks & tablets and the ways to adopt tablets in library and information centres. PROGRAMME CHAIR: Prof. V G Talwar, Vice Chancellor, REVA University KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Prof. Shalini R Urs, University of Mysore Launch of SRELS Journal of Information Management Online Archive: Prof I K Ravichandra Rao, Visiting Scientist, Centre for knowledge analytics and ontological engineering, PESIT, Bangalore PANEL DISCUSSION: Dr I R N Gowdar, Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, Bangalore University Library, Dr. Satish Tiwary, Head, Intellectual Property, Airbus, India (Reader perspective) Haja Sheriff, Co‐Founder & Partner at Prost Innovation Labs, Former Country Director Kobo Inc, (Industry Perspective) Ananda T Byrappa, Global Leader, Knowledge Center, GE John F Technology Center (LIS Perspective) Arnab Pal, Research Fellow, Raman Research Institute (Student Perspective) Pogramme: Registration (Free) : 4 PM “Tour of C V Raman Museum” - 4.15 PM to 4.45 PM - Do not Miss Invocation: 5 PM Welcome address by Mr. I H Jahagirdar, Secretary, KALA Release of the poster to mark the occasion Librarians Day: 5.15 PM Launch of SRELS Journal of Information Management Online Archive: 5.30 P M Address By Program Chair: 5.45 PM Key note Address: 6.00 PM Panel discussion: 6.30 PM to 7.30 PM Vote of thanks by Dr M V Sunil, Joint Secretary, KALA: 7.30 PM Followed by Dinner -- Dr B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore 560 080 Ph: 09480836045 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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