Dear friends and respected Sirs Earlier I mentioned some points on this topic on LIS-Forum.But Why don't we think from our side also? What have we done to add quality content to the subject and why don't we think to introduce 3 years BLIS/Bachelor of Science in Information studies in degree level.So that students don't take it as last resort to get a job instead they will choose it one of the attracting careers after passing 10 + 2 std. Universities will conduct MLIS/MPhil/PhD like other disciplines.I think the seed of undervaluing our services lies in the poor perception of common people about our subject.I strongly believe we the new age librarians have a distinct role to make our subject attractive, service as well as research oriented career option to the future generation. AIFUCTO has demanded rightly that the Librarians should be redignated as Lecturer in Library Science[Assistant Professor(Library)].But Recently UGC PRC Report , Librarian was denied any redesignation,no academic freedom, no study leave,no similar CAS, no advance increment for NET/Mphil/PhD for Librarians.languages are very dubious and some interpreted the facilities for the teachers give will be applicable for the librarians. But there is no mention in this respect.Until it is distinctly mentioned it will be interpreted differently by authoroties like as before. In this Report UGC not only undervalued our service but also has shown step-motherly attitude for the Librarians.This is logically incorrect , when a person have the same qualification (55% MLIS + NET/SET/Mphil/PhD),how it it is explicable that Lecturerrs and Librarians will be treated differently.We must reconsider the definition of Teacher and it must be included Librarians . Earlier the entry of librarians was different from the teachers but presently it is absolutely same. If this shocking disparity continues no future generation will take it as future option because it is a highly discriminated punishment post.No new age librarians can not compromise with their academic freedom/study leave/financial reward for their research.From our governmental policy it appears that policy makers want only second category (excuse me,this is not to hurt any body) students should opt for this profession.This is evidenced from their policies made for the librarians throughout its history-the most neglected cadres.Some of us may be knowingly/unknowingly are very much satisfied with equal salary. May be it was their beyond expectation to get equal salary of teachers . To them equal salary means equal status. Absolutely wrong.We need absolute parity in every respect with Lecturers/Assistant Professor ( designation as proposed by the UGC PRC). We must fight together to make our profession a respected one like other disciplines.Without parity how one can expect growth and development in real sense.An attractive library profession will certainly bring quality students who can bring a complete metamorphosis of the discipline and it must be supported by governemental judicious and nurturing policies.What IALA is respresenting to the UGC is absolutely right path and I have heart felt support for it. with warm wishes to all sabuj ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c@yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri@gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.