The fourteenth Refresher Course in Library and Information Science was inaugurated by Dr.K.S. Raghavan, Professor in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore organized by UGC-Academic College, University of Mysore, Mysore in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore on November 28, 2007. The theme of the Refresher Course is "ICT based Library Services". In his address, Prof. Raghavan recalled the efforts of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan and Sri. B.S. Keshavan to bring parity to library profession in comparison to other professions. Dr. Ranganathan instituted a Chair Sarada Ranganathan Professorship at Madras University as early as 1957. This is an unparallel exemplar as Dr. Ranganathan donated all his life savings to the Chair. That was the commitment of a great soul this this profession. Citing the above example, Prof. Raghavan called upon the professional to have a passion and sense of belongingness to the profession. He said ICTs have brought tremendous changes in the profession. But, he cautioned in the zeal of adopting ICTs we should not forget that all over endeavours should be towards achieving greater 'user satisfaction'. Dr. V.G. Talawar spoke on the occasion, said that the in-service training for professionals at universities was a brain child of Prof. Yeshpal, the then Chairman of UGC. The present course is aimed at equipping the participants with more IT skills. Dr. G. Venkatesh Kumar, the Director of Academic College was present. About 27 professionals are participating in the Course. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.