Dear Colleagues Kala Nidhi Division of IGNCA in collaboration with Asian Library Association will organize One Day Seminar on 12th April, 2019. The details about the Seminar are attached in enclosed brochure. You may like to attend this Seminar. With regards, Ramesh ******************************************************************************************Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Director (Library & Information in HAG Pay Scale) & Head, Kalanidhi Division Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) (Autonomous body of Ministry of Culture, Government of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Mob: 9810066244 Ph.(Off) 011-23388333 e-mail; (1) rcgaur66@gmail.com (2) gaur@ignca.nic.in,website: www.ignca.gov.in Profile: http://ignca.gov.in/PDF_data/profile_of_dr_ramesh_c_gaur.pdf **************************************************************************************** Member International Advisory committee (IAC), UNESCO Memory of the world Programme and National Coordinator- Expert's Group UNESCO MoW Programme in India, Member-IFLA RSCAO and ARL Section, Governing Council-INFLIBNET, NDLTD Board of Directors, International Consultative Committee on DIgital Dunhuang Project, China, UGC National Committee on Plagiarism Regulations, member of over 20 Library Advisory Committee / Boards of Many Central Universities and other institutions , Awards-Have received 10 National and International awards, Have visited 22 countries in relation to various professional assignments -------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Role of Libraries in Socio, Cultural & Economic Development:

An Emerging Perspective”

Jointly Organised by

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

And

Asian Library Association , New Delhi

Friday, 12th April, 2019

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Venue: Auditorium, C.V. Mess Building, Janpath, New Delhi- 110001

Context and Purpose of the Seminar:

Libraries as empowering and democratizing institutions can engage communities by outreaching and taking up expansive roles which are confined not only to serving as information resource but much more. It is found that as powerful social institution with sizeable presence , libraries have started engaging with local communities by transforming themselves as socio- cultural & capacity building hubs globally and playing crucial role in the socio-cultural and economic development of their countries. The seminar intends to engage the participants in a discussion as to whether libraries can reposition themselves as nerve centers of community engagements by building capacities of common masses so as to partner with public policy programme for building an inclusive and equal society.

The format of seminar

The format of the seminar would be presentations by library professionals, invited talks by experts and a penal discussion on the theme. The proposed output of the seminar will be a report prepared in the light of deliberation and discussion held.

Registration/Delegation Fee:*

Registration for Working Professionals Rs. 500

Registration Fee for ASIALA Members/ Students/Retired Professionals Rs. 400

*Fee includes Conference Kit and Hospitality & is non-refundable

Important Dates:

Seminar Date: Friday 12th April, 2019

Submission of Paper/Presentation : 31st March, 2019

Acceptance of Paper/Presentation : 5 th April, 2019

Last Date of Registration: 8 th April, 2019

For more details & Registration form , please the seminar brochure, attached herewith.