Dear Professionals, As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: · *Content*: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. · *Project*: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. · *Timings*: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. · *Instructors*: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. I am happy to state that the fourth batch of PGDLAN course will commence from August 2011. Therefore, please send your applications before *15th July 2011*. Only a few places are left to be filled in. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. You may contact Prof. N. S. Barse at 99690 51287 for any additional information. With regards. PPJoshi Assistant Professor Department of library and Information Science Joshi/Bedekar College Thane(W) Maharashtra ppjoshi66@gmail.com Mobile No: 9224128510 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.