Very sad to hear the passing away of Prof. AK Dasgupta a true library professional and institution builder. His services will always be remembered by the library professionals forever. May his soul rest in peace. rama reddy   Dr. E. Rama Reddy   University Librarian (Retd.), University of Hyderabad Formerly Visiting Professor,  Mahasarakham University, Thailand  President – Association of British Scholars,  Hyderabad Chapter  +919000955729, +91 40 23512877  enukondar@yahoo.co.in, enukondar@gmail.com   On Tuesday, 29 July 2014 2:39 PM, "'Prof. N. Laxman Rao.' naglaxman@yahoo.com [NMLIS]" wrote:   dear friends I am sorry to communicate that Prof AK Dasgupta, Hyderabad, who was earlier in EENADU had expired last evening after long illness. Today morning he had been cremated. Prof Dasgupta is well known for his contribution in the field of LIS. He is fine human and friendly in nature. He encouraged many youngsters and was a well known for his support to young professionals It is a major loss to the profession.   on behalf of my self and all other professionals we convey  our condolences to the family. let his soul rest in peace. laxman rao   Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and  Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar,  Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565  email:  naglaxman@yahoo.com, naglaxman@gmail.com.  __._,_.___ ________________________________ Posted by: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." ________________________________ Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) Visit Your Group • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.