I am extremely sorry to note the demise of Dr M.A.Gopinath who needs no introduction to Indian LIS professionals. Concurrent with the establishment of DRTC, Mr Gopinath joined Dr S. R. Ranganathan as his Research Assistant, graduated from DRTC in early 70s, served as a faculty and Head ,moved to North Carolina University as a visiting professor ,and back in Bangalore spent rest of his life. My association with Dr Gopinath dates back to 1966 when I joined DRTC as a student and later working with him closely as the Joint Secretary of Mysore Library Association (now Karnataka State Library Association). Dr Gopinath will be always remembered along with Dr SR Ranganthan as the co-author of "Prolegomena to library classification". May his soul rest in peace. Deva B. Eswara Reddy,PhD Associate Professor Texas A & M University College Station,Texas 77843 United States Phone: 979-862-1062 Fax:979-458-0112 devaereddy@yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.