Your are invited to contribute papers for presentation at the conference
For the details, the brochure is herewith attached with the mail
With Regards
Paturi Nagabhushanam
Centenary Celebrations Committee
Andhra Pradesh Library Association
Is organizing
A Conference on
Re-orientation of
Library Services in India
Vijayawada
August 18 to 20th, 2007
On the occasion of
the concluding Ceremony of
The Centenary Celebrations of
Sri Paturi Nagabhushanam,
The Doyen of Library Movement in AP.
Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Sarvottama Puram,
Opp Eenadu, Patamata, Vijayawada- 520 010. A.P. INDIA
Ph: 0866- 2472313, 2487296. Mobile: 9393477313
email: apla1914@gmail.com
Sri Paturi Nagabhushanam - The Visionary of Library Services
Sri Paturi Nagabhushanam born at Pedapalem in Guntur District of AP is one whose name evokes a sense of reverence and gratitude in the minds and hearts of the Librarian fraternity in India.
Mother Teresa once said "There are no great acts, only small acts done with love". This adage suits Sri Nagabhushanam to the hilt as the seeds of wisdom and knowledge he had sown in the villages of Rural AP truly testify.
His pioneering efforts in spreading the cause of book reading earned him the honorary title "The Doyen of the Andhra Library Movement. He was a freedom fighter, a Gandhian in life style. He set up Libraries in about 160 villages of Guntur district. He also organised Boat Libraries between Pedavadlapudi and Kolluru & Pedavadlapudi and Pidaparru, 1935-42. This became a national sensation. He was the secretary of APLA for more than four decades.
With the serenity of a seer, he led the Library Movement forward for more than five decades. His sense of cpmprehensive vision, sacrifice and compassion and commitment to the cause of Library Movement in India is worth emulating.
APLA Track Record
The Andhra Pradesh Library Association played a meaningful role with a long history of proactive and progressive involvement and dedicated efforts in the cause of Library Movement in AP aswell in India.
The APLA enjoys an excellent track record strengthened by the rich and fruitful association of the doyens of Library Movement in A.P., Sri Chilakamarthi, Sri Suravaram Pratap Reddy, Sri Iyyanki, Sri Gadicherla, Sri Kodati, Sri Paturi, Prof NG Ranga, Dr M. Chenna Reddy among others.
with a contribution spanning nine decades, the APLA has an influential and remarkable identity in the field of Library & information science in the country.
Vijayawada : The Destination City
Vijayawada is the political educational and commercial centre of the State of Andhra Pradesh. The burstling centre of commercial activity, it is growing fast industrially. With one of the biggest railway Junctions in the South Central Railway and the Second Largest Bus station in Asia, Vijayawada attracts large crowds of pilgrims to the Kanaka Durga Temple, Gunadala Church etc. The NTR Health University, a host of professional colleges and nationally acclaimed Educational Institutions like Sri Chaitanya,Narayana, Nalanda etc. Vijayawada has acquired a pride of place the academic circles.
Prakasam Barrage, Victoria Jubilee Museum, Gandhi Hill,Bhavani Islands, Rajiv Park, Kondapalli, Undavalli Caves, Amaravat etc are places of importance for tourists.
Climate:
August is rainy season in Vijayawada. Participants are advised to bring their own bedsheets, pillows, lock & key etc., for their own use.
Theme of the Conference
Re-Orientation of Library Services in India
I. Re-Orientation of Services
a. Partnership with Public Libraries. e-governance,
adult Literacy, etc.
b. Trianguler relationship with education, learning and
fun of reading.
c. Vision of Public Libraries as knowledge centres.
d. Marketing & Public Relations
e. Laison with government Departments
f. Non-book materials & services
g. Special Services to Children, physically handicapped etc.,
h. Inculcating Reading habits
II. New Technologies & Libraries
a. Computerisation & Centralised Process
b. Networking of Public Libraries
c. Digitization of manuscripts & rare collection
d. Creation of database Manuscript data, Book data
III. Re- Structuring of Libraries
a. Change needed in the Library Act in view of changing
situation
b. New code for interchange of information - Cyber laws
c. Cyber claims, Laws etc.
d. Copyright, intellectual property right in electronic Age.
IV. Role of Professional Organisations
a. Library Associations
b. Library Schools
c. NGO's
d. Union & State Governments
Presentation of Papers at the Seminar
Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation at the National Conference on the above mentioned themes and sub themes.
papers should reach the secretary, PNCCC & APLA, Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Vijayawada - 520 010, A.P. on or before July 15th 2007.
Papers should be submitted on A4 size paper along with an electronic copy or sent through email at apla1914@gmail.com. Papers must contain the name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, Mailing Address, Telephone Number & email address.
How to Register
Registration can be done in advance by drawing a DD Rs 500/- in favour of the Secretary, PNCCC, Vijayawada and send the same with the filled in Registration form. They can also register on the spot registration counter available at the venue on all the days of the conference from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
Accompanying persons will be charged a fee of Rs. 400/-. Retired Librarians and Students of Library Science get a 25% discount in the registration fee. The Registration fee covers Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner. Cancellation of the Registration is not entertained.
Accomodation
The organizing Committee will arrange hostel accommodation to the participants who opt for it. An Accommodation Fee of Rs. 200/- is charged for this purpose.
The participants seeking accommodation need to mention, that in the Registration form and send the application latest by July 30th along with the fee. Accomodation is limited & will be alloted on first come first serve basis.
If a participant wishes to stay in the Hotels, details of the hotels and their tariffs are given in page 6.
Food
Vegetarian food will be served during the conference. Non-Vegetarian items may be considered as per the availability and convenience of the Food and Catering Committee.
Arriving At Vijayawada
Vijayawada is well connected by Rail, Road and Air to all the major cities of the country. Conference venue is located at 5 Kms from Bus & Railway stations. City bus, Auto Service, Taxi are available.
Participants are requested to book their to and fro Journey tickets in advance to avoid the complications in the last minute.
Contact
Dr Raavi Sarada
Gen. Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Library Association
Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Patamata,
Vijayawada 520 010. A.P.
Ph: 0866 2472313, 2487296 Mobile: 9393477313,
emial : raavisarada@gmail.com
Re-orientation of library services in india
vijayawada - 520 010
18 to 20th August, 2007
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Remitances:
This registration from alongwith the crossed D.D. in favour of the
s ecretary, PNCCC Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Vijayawada
is to be sent to Dr. Ravi Sarada, General Secretary,
A.P. Library Association, Vijayawada - 520 010, A.P.
whether Coming alone or with family :
Whether Accomodation required : YES/NO
Arrival Information :
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Vijayawada
Hotel Tariffs
S. Name of Non - AC AC
No. The Hotel Single Double Single Double
1. Fortune Murali Park - - 2,450/- 2950/-
Ph: 0866 2471310
2. Hotel DV Manor - - 2,190/- 2,590/-
Ph: 0866 2474455
3. Hotel Swarna Palace 600/- 690/- 1,150/- 1,250/-
0866 2577222
4. Hotel Ilapuram - - 1,050/ 1,150/-
0866 2571282
5. Hotel Mamatha 325/- 450/- 750/- 900/-
0866 2571251-56
6. Hotel Manorama 590/- 690/- 790/- 890/-
0866 2572626
7. Hotel Srinivasa 325/- 425/- 650/- 700/-
0866 2578578
8. Hotel Krishna Residency 475/- 600/- 800/- 950/-
0866 2575301, 02
9. Hotel Sripada 590/- 700/- 750/- 890/-
0866 6644222
10. Hotel Narayanaswamy 275/- 375/- - 650/-
0866 2571221,23
11. Hotel Abhilasha 220/- 260/- 400/- 480/-
0866 2571216-18
12. Hotel Menaka 120/- 200/- - -
0866 2579391
13. Hotel Leela Residency - 650/- - 1050/-
0866 3295635, 36
14. Modern Cafe 175/- 300/- - -
0866 2572525
15. Hotel Adhikar 250/- 350/- 475/- 600/-
0866 6663300
add 5% luxury tax on above tariff
Participants, who would like to stay in any of the hotels may write the organising secretary for making advance reservation by sending same in advance along with their Registration form.