FREE RANGE LIBRARIAN!
Free Range Librarian : BLOG http://freerangelibrarian.com/ Free Range Librarian :
http://freerangelibrarian.com/
BLOGFree Range Librarian comprises the public, oft-daily mumblings and grumblings of one Karen G. Schneider, a writer and librarian who has written over 100 articles and 2 books, primarily about Internet technologies for library trade publications.Her less technically-oriented works include essays, portraits, travelogues, video reviews, and a historically dubious account of Washington crossing the Delaware.From 1995 to 2001, as the Internet Librarian columnist for American Libraries (circulation 65,000), Schneider consistently ranked in magazine surveys as AL's most popular author.By day, Schneider is a drudge who meekly toils in the shadow of six brilliant librarians who select, evaluate, describe, and organize websites for the well-regarded Librarians? Index to the Internet, http://lii.org, a publicly-funded portal/announcement service focused toward librarians and lifelong learners.
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Information posted here with due acknowledgement to the Source - principal blogger
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INDIA LIBRARIAN INTERNATIONAL - News, Views, Reviews on Philosophy, Sociology, Technology, Science and Services of Librarianship as a Profession.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
KADEMANI BECOMES Dr.KADEMANI
28th July 2008
CONGRATULATIONS Dr.KADEMANI,
IT IS MY PROUD PRIVILEGE FOR ME TO CALL HENCE FORTH , MY FRIEND AND CLASSMATE AS Dr.KADEMANI. Dr.KADEMANI HAS COME UP ALL WAY FROM A HUMBLE RURAL BACKGROUND. HIS PERSEVERENCE, HARDWORK AND FIRM COMMITMENT HAS BROUGHT HIM FROM RANEBENNUR, TO DHARWAD, TO HYDERABAD TO MUMBAI. HIS SIMPLICITY, STRAIGHT FORWARDNESS AND HUMILITY TO LEARN FROM THE YOUNG AND OLD SIMULTANEOUSLY, HAS BROUGHT HIM SUCH LAURELS. HIS FIRM DREAM OF BEING A DOCTORATE, SELDOM PRONOUNCED IN CLOSE CIRCLES HAS COME TRUE. Dr.KADEMANI HAS COME A LONG WAY FROM NO WHERE IN HIS CAREER, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE AND PROFESSIONALISM AND WRITING. HE IS INDEED A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OF US WHO HAPPEN TO SHARE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AND BACKBROUNDS. HIS BEAUTIFUL SMALL FAMILY WHICH STOOD BY HIS WORKS AND ACHIEVEMENTS DESERVE A MUCH LOUDER PAT!
HOPE Dr.KADEMANI HAS MANY MORE SURPRISES IN STORE IN THE DAYS AND YEARS TO COME!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!
RAJASHEKHAR DEVARAI
lotus5673@yahoo.co.in
My blog : http://indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com
Librarians continue to be knowledge professionals. Would you like to communicate to the Principal Blogger of India Librarian directly? email to .- lotus5673@yahoo.co.in .- 1816gbgv
CONGRATULATIONS Dr.KADEMANI,
IT IS MY PROUD PRIVILEGE FOR ME TO CALL HENCE FORTH , MY FRIEND AND CLASSMATE AS Dr.KADEMANI. Dr.KADEMANI HAS COME UP ALL WAY FROM A HUMBLE RURAL BACKGROUND. HIS PERSEVERENCE, HARDWORK AND FIRM COMMITMENT HAS BROUGHT HIM FROM RANEBENNUR, TO DHARWAD, TO HYDERABAD TO MUMBAI. HIS SIMPLICITY, STRAIGHT FORWARDNESS AND HUMILITY TO LEARN FROM THE YOUNG AND OLD SIMULTANEOUSLY, HAS BROUGHT HIM SUCH LAURELS. HIS FIRM DREAM OF BEING A DOCTORATE, SELDOM PRONOUNCED IN CLOSE CIRCLES HAS COME TRUE. Dr.KADEMANI HAS COME A LONG WAY FROM NO WHERE IN HIS CAREER, EDUCATION, ATTITUDE AND PROFESSIONALISM AND WRITING. HE IS INDEED A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL OF US WHO HAPPEN TO SHARE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AND BACKBROUNDS. HIS BEAUTIFUL SMALL FAMILY WHICH STOOD BY HIS WORKS AND ACHIEVEMENTS DESERVE A MUCH LOUDER PAT!
HOPE Dr.KADEMANI HAS MANY MORE SURPRISES IN STORE IN THE DAYS AND YEARS TO COME!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES!
RAJASHEKHAR DEVARAI
lotus5673@yahoo.co.in
My blog : http://indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com
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INFORMATION PLACED HERE WITH DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE SOURCE - PAARL
Dear Colleagues and Friends:Greetings! The Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL) cordially invites you to a National Seminar Workshop on "Scaling the Heights of Professional Development" to be held on October 22-24, 2008 at the Regency Inn ,Villa Abrille St., Davao City. This Seminar-Workshop has the following objectives:1. To discuss leadership and management topics, i.e. conflict management, change management and techniques in adapting to a fast changing library work environment that significantly affect the kind of service library professionals and staff extend to a diverse groups of user community2. To help library information professionals and staff better understand the importance of creating balance in professional and personal development3. To give emphasis on the importance of creating a healthy and stress free work environment and help in the promotion of emotional well-being and happy disposition among the library staffInvitation is extended to both professional and library support staff, library managers, information specialists, information managers and researchers who recognize the importance of understanding the importance of providing sound and effective services by taking into consideration the personal and professional development of library personnel.Registration fee is PHP 4,900.00 (live-in). This entitles the participant to 3 days/2 nights stay at the Regency Inn with meals and snacks, conference kit, city tour, certificate of participation, and certificate of attendance, if so required. Likewise, PHP 4,000.00 is charged to accompanying person inclusive of food, accommodation and city tour. For those who will prefer to make arrangements on their own for their accommodations (live-out), seminar fee is PHP 3,500.00 Payments can be made in cash, check or Postal Money Order payable to Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL). Your favorable response to this invitation will be greatly appreciated. Please confirm your reservation on or before October 7, 2008. Only participants with confirmed reservation will be assured of a slot in this Seminar-Workshop.For more details, please contact the undersigned or any of the association' s Officers and Board of Directors.We shall be looking forward to welcoming you in Davao City!Sincerely yours,ELVIRA B. LAPUZChair, Conference CommitteeEmail: elvira.lapuz@ gmail.comTel. (02) 926-1886LORETO T. GARCIAPresidentEmail: loreto.garcia@ jru.eduTel. (02) 531-8031 loc. 15
SOURCE: paarl@yahoogroups. com
CLICK for other seminars, etc.: http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/september- 10-11-2008- information. html
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SOURCE: paarl@yahoogroups. com
CLICK for other seminars, etc.: http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/september- 10-11-2008- information. html
Thanks to yahoo and google groups!
Librarians continue to be knowledge professionals. Would you like to communicate to the Principal Blogger of India Librarian directly? email to .- lotus5673@yahoo.co.in .- 1816gbgv
Thursday, July 24, 2008
LIS JOBS CORNER
LIS JOBS CORNER
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[LIS-Forum] Position for School 'Librarian'
Thursday, 24 July, 2008 9:30 AM
From: "mahammad rafi havaragi"Add sender to Contacts
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Dear Professionals,
We are looking for a Librarian for our State and ICSE School. Interested candidates please contact Principal as early as possible.
Qualification : MLISc, Diploma in LIS or BLISc
Salary : Negotiable
Basic Knowledge of Computers is Desirable.
Address:
Sudarshan Vidya Mandir
26th "A" main raod, 4th "T" Block
Jayanagar, Bangalore - 41
Phone : 080 26641982
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[LIS-Forum] Position for School 'Librarian'
Thursday, 24 July, 2008 9:30 AM
From: "mahammad rafi havaragi"
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Dear Professionals,
We are looking for a Librarian for our State and ICSE School. Interested candidates please contact Principal as early as possible.
Qualification : MLISc, Diploma in LIS or BLISc
Salary : Negotiable
Basic Knowledge of Computers is Desirable.
Address:
Sudarshan Vidya Mandir
26th "A" main raod, 4th "T" Block
Jayanagar, Bangalore - 41
Phone : 080 26641982
Librarians continue to be knowledge professionals. Would you like to communicate to the Principal Blogger of India Librarian directly? email to .- lotus5673@yahoo.co.in .- 1816gbgv
NEWS OF KV II UPPAL
CURRENT NEWS
> Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 Uppal(SOI) got Ham Radio Club Satation
licence with the call Sign VU2VLF from Ministry of Communication
& IT, Govt.of India recently.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
LIBRARIES IN US GETTING CLOSED!
LIBRARIES CLOSED DOWN FOR VARIOUS REASONS IN UNITED STATES!
From 1999-2003, 134 libraries closed for a variety of reasons, according to a study by Florida State University's GeoLib research program.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS FOLLOW THE LINK :
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080723/NEWS01/107230020/1009
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From 1999-2003, 134 libraries closed for a variety of reasons, according to a study by Florida State University's GeoLib research program.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS FOLLOW THE LINK :
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080723/NEWS01/107230020/1009
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Know your Librarians Far and Wide - Series : Rebecca Blakiston
KNOW YOUR LIBRARIAN FAR AND WIDE - LIBRARIAN - Rebecca Blakiston
Rebecca Blackiston in her own words,
"As a budding library professional, I thought it was about time I started my own blog. This blog began as I was trekking through my final semester in library school in fall of 2007. There honestly isn’t much of a focus, but rather a general sharing of knowledge with the rest of the library world. I hope this will help facilitate discussion of various outreach and professional development activities, new technologies & other methods of reaching communities, and the future role of libraries and librarianship.
About me, I recently obtained my MLS from the School of Information Resources & Library Science (SIRLS) at the University of Arizona (UA). I began the program in the fall of 2005 and graduated this past December 2007. I was President of the Library Student Organization, our ALA Student Chapter, Spring 2006-Spring 2007, which was a fantastic experience. I also co-chaired the planning for our 3rd Annual Graduate Student Symposium held in November 2007.
I was full-time staff in the Materials Access Team (access services) at the UA Library starting in 2005, and held the title of Library Specialist, Library Information Associate, and Library Information Analyst. Prior to becoming staff I was a student worker (shelving, paging, maps, newspapers, circ desk, scanning, photocopy, you name it) for two years. In January 2008 I landed an Assistant Librarian position with the Undergraduate Services Team so now work primarily with reference services and instruction for first-year students. This is a temporary one-year contracted position so I am still actively seeking a permanent position for when this has run its course.
I have a passion for librarianship and its values, particularly teaching information literacy, promoting equity of access & freedom of information, participating in outreach to communities, and encouraging continuous learning. While my experiences have mostly been in the academic setting, I am very open to working in a variety of libraries, as long as they have the same commitments and support the same values that got me into this profession in the first place. We will see where this field takes me. I can’t say where but I am certainly up for the adventure!"
About me, I recently obtained my MLS from the School of Information Resources & Library Science (SIRLS) at the University of Arizona (UA). I began the program in the fall of 2005 and graduated this past December 2007. I was President of the Library Student Organization, our ALA Student Chapter, Spring 2006-Spring 2007, which was a fantastic experience. I also co-chaired the planning for our 3rd Annual Graduate Student Symposium held in November 2007.
I was full-time staff in the Materials Access Team (access services) at the UA Library starting in 2005, and held the title of Library Specialist, Library Information Associate, and Library Information Analyst. Prior to becoming staff I was a student worker (shelving, paging, maps, newspapers, circ desk, scanning, photocopy, you name it) for two years. In January 2008 I landed an Assistant Librarian position with the Undergraduate Services Team so now work primarily with reference services and instruction for first-year students. This is a temporary one-year contracted position so I am still actively seeking a permanent position for when this has run its course.
I have a passion for librarianship and its values, particularly teaching information literacy, promoting equity of access & freedom of information, participating in outreach to communities, and encouraging continuous learning. While my experiences have mostly been in the academic setting, I am very open to working in a variety of libraries, as long as they have the same commitments and support the same values that got me into this profession in the first place. We will see where this field takes me. I can’t say where but I am certainly up for the adventure!"
VISIT HER BLOG : http://steadfastlibrarian.wordpress.com/about/
!!...........WITH DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE SOURCE.........!!
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Know your Librarians Far and Wide - Series : Ena - Librarian - Philipines
Ena
Age : 27 ; Birthday: 24 March; Location : Surigao, Philippines ; 67 friends on hi5 groups, Member of hi5 groups : Library & KM Profession, Information Science, Librarians, Singles for Christ, mindanao state university, HAPPY LIBRARIANS
Age : 27 ; Birthday: 24 March; Location : Surigao, Philippines ; 67 friends on hi5 groups, Member of hi5 groups : Library & KM Profession, Information Science, Librarians, Singles for Christ, mindanao state university, HAPPY LIBRARIANS
Interests
any reading material, music, nature
Current Favorite Artists / Bands
classics, Christian, pop, jazz
Favorite Movies
Romantic, comedy, Sci-fic, drama, absolutely not horror
Favorite TV Shows
any comedy show, reality tv show, etc
any reading material, music, nature
Current Favorite Artists / Bands
classics, Christian, pop, jazz
Favorite Movies
Romantic, comedy, Sci-fic, drama, absolutely not horror
Favorite TV Shows
any comedy show, reality tv show, etc
Favorite Books
all novels authored by Sandra Brown, Judith McNaught, Mills & Boons
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With acknowledgement to the Source : hi5 groups site
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Friday, July 18, 2008
SEMINARS - LIS - PHILLIPINES
SEMINARS ! SEMINARS!
October 25; 27-30, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Updates on Library Operations"
Sponsor: Philippine Normal University Department of Library & Information Science
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/
September 10-11, 2008
LIBRARY & INFORMATION LITERACY POWER PACKAGES
Sponsor: PNU-LISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group
OBJECTIVES; To share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel on information literacy with customers’ competencies in mind through authentic learning by: (1) introducing information literacy as a power tool in the discovery for best practices enriching customers’ library experience; (2) apply professional assessment procedures in upgrading customers’ information literacy; and, (3) create relevant library information literacy plans and packages.
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/september- 10-11-2008- information. html
August 29, 2008
Forum on "Libraries and Librarians: their roles as tools for research"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Holy Angel University
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 07/august- 29-2008-librarie s-and-librarians .html
August 21-22, 2008
1st LibraryLink Conference: Be Connected to Go Forward!
Sponsor: LibraryLink
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/august- 21-22-2008- 1st-librarylink. html
August 13-15, 2008
2nd Phil-BIST (Book, Information Science and Technology) Conference and Fair with the theme: "EMERGING LANDSCAPE, MINDSCAPE AND NETSCAPE OF THE PhILIPPINE BOOKS, INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR QUALITY SERVICES"
Sponsor: Davao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN) through its Library Committee
Mindanao Alliance of Educators in Library arid Information Science (MAELIS)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/august- 13-15-2008- conference- and-fair. html
July 25-27, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Information and Library Centers Value added Service: e-library and Content Management"
Sponsor: Philippine Society of Librarians and Information Specialists
Integrated Society of Information Professionals of the Philippines (ISIPP)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 07/july-25- 27-2008-informat ion-and-library. html
July 24-25, 2008
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON ”INFORMATION LITERACY (IL) AND THE LIBRARIAN-TEACHER PARTNERSHIP”
Sponsor: International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) – ALP and Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) CEAP-NCR Tertiary Commission Library Committeehttp://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-24- 25-2008-seminar- workshop- on.html
July 23-25, 2008
Conference on "INFORMATION ACCESS: INTERNET AND LIBRARIES"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.
National Capital Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NCR)
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions – Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (IFLA-FAIFE)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/july-23- 25-2008-conferen ce-on.html
July 16, 2008
Forum on “Strategies in Effective Searching of Information”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC)
Jose Rizal University Library
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-16- 2008-strategies- in-effective. html
July 8, 2008
Forum entitled "Reviewing Standards of Library Resources Management"
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL)
Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Professions (ABAP) http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-8- 2008-reviewing- standards- of.html
June 23-27, 2008
12th SEAPAVAA CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Archiving and Digitization: Dreams and NightmaresSponsor: Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
Society of Filipino Archivists (SFA)
Society of Film Archivists (SOFIA)
Department of Foreign Affairs
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/june-23- 27-2008-12th- seapavaa. html
May 28-30, 2008
12th National Conference: “CONVERGENCE: RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY”
Sponsor: Philippine Records Management Association, Inc. (PRMA)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. .com/2008/ 04/may-28- 30-2008-12th- national- conference. html
May 26 - 27, 2008
Seminar on E-Learning and D-World : Giving School Libraries / Media Centers the Cutting Edge
Sponsor: Educational Media Center of the Ateneo de Manila High School
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-26- 27-2008-seminar- e-learning- and-d.html
May 22-24, 2008
2nd Regional Convention for Caraga Librarians with a theme “ The Role of Libraries and Library Professionals in E-Learning : A Continuing Awareness”
Sponsor: Caraga Librarians and Libraries Association (CLLA)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-22- 24-2nd-regional- convention- for.html
May 22, 2008
Sponsor: Association of Laguna Librarians
Forum entitled “Basic IL for Teachers and Librarians”
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/may-22- 2008-thursday- forum-entitled. html
May17, 2008
1-Day Forum on "The ABC's of Librarian's Success in the Workplace"Sponsor: IMC, Siena College Taytay
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/may17- 2008-forum- onthe-abcs- of.html
May 16-17, 2008
Seminar-Workshop on the theme "LIBRARY 2.0: Challenges and Prospects for Information Professionals"
Sponsor: The Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions (NOCEI)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-16- 17-2008-seminar- workshop- on.html
May 13, 2008
Forum on Handling Donations and Outsourcing Web Sites
Sponsor: PNU-LISAA
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-13- 2008-forum- tour-handling. htmlThanks to yahoo and google groups!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
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POSTED WITH DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE SOURCE
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Librarians continue to be knowledge professionals. Would you like to communicate to the Principal Blogger of India Librarian directly? email to .- lotus5673@yahoo.co.in .- 1816gbgv
October 25; 27-30, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Updates on Library Operations"
Sponsor: Philippine Normal University Department of Library & Information Science
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/
September 10-11, 2008
LIBRARY & INFORMATION LITERACY POWER PACKAGES
Sponsor: PNU-LISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group
OBJECTIVES; To share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel on information literacy with customers’ competencies in mind through authentic learning by: (1) introducing information literacy as a power tool in the discovery for best practices enriching customers’ library experience; (2) apply professional assessment procedures in upgrading customers’ information literacy; and, (3) create relevant library information literacy plans and packages.
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/september- 10-11-2008- information. html
August 29, 2008
Forum on "Libraries and Librarians: their roles as tools for research"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Holy Angel University
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 07/august- 29-2008-librarie s-and-librarians .html
August 21-22, 2008
1st LibraryLink Conference: Be Connected to Go Forward!
Sponsor: LibraryLink
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/august- 21-22-2008- 1st-librarylink. html
August 13-15, 2008
2nd Phil-BIST (Book, Information Science and Technology) Conference and Fair with the theme: "EMERGING LANDSCAPE, MINDSCAPE AND NETSCAPE OF THE PhILIPPINE BOOKS, INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR QUALITY SERVICES"
Sponsor: Davao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN) through its Library Committee
Mindanao Alliance of Educators in Library arid Information Science (MAELIS)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/august- 13-15-2008- conference- and-fair. html
July 25-27, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Information and Library Centers Value added Service: e-library and Content Management"
Sponsor: Philippine Society of Librarians and Information Specialists
Integrated Society of Information Professionals of the Philippines (ISIPP)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 07/july-25- 27-2008-informat ion-and-library. html
July 24-25, 2008
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON ”INFORMATION LITERACY (IL) AND THE LIBRARIAN-TEACHER PARTNERSHIP”
Sponsor: International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) – ALP and Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) CEAP-NCR Tertiary Commission Library Committeehttp://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-24- 25-2008-seminar- workshop- on.html
July 23-25, 2008
Conference on "INFORMATION ACCESS: INTERNET AND LIBRARIES"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.
National Capital Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NCR)
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions – Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (IFLA-FAIFE)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/july-23- 25-2008-conferen ce-on.html
July 16, 2008
Forum on “Strategies in Effective Searching of Information”
Sponsor: Ortigas Center Library Consortium (OCLC)
Jose Rizal University Library
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-16- 2008-strategies- in-effective. html
July 8, 2008
Forum entitled "Reviewing Standards of Library Resources Management"
Sponsor: Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians (PAARL)
Association of Booksellers for the Academe and the Professions (ABAP) http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 06/july-8- 2008-reviewing- standards- of.html
June 23-27, 2008
12th SEAPAVAA CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Archiving and Digitization: Dreams and NightmaresSponsor: Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
Society of Filipino Archivists (SFA)
Society of Film Archivists (SOFIA)
Department of Foreign Affairs
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/june-23- 27-2008-12th- seapavaa. html
May 28-30, 2008
12th National Conference: “CONVERGENCE: RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY”
Sponsor: Philippine Records Management Association, Inc. (PRMA)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. .com/2008/ 04/may-28- 30-2008-12th- national- conference. html
May 26 - 27, 2008
Seminar on E-Learning and D-World : Giving School Libraries / Media Centers the Cutting Edge
Sponsor: Educational Media Center of the Ateneo de Manila High School
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-26- 27-2008-seminar- e-learning- and-d.html
May 22-24, 2008
2nd Regional Convention for Caraga Librarians with a theme “ The Role of Libraries and Library Professionals in E-Learning : A Continuing Awareness”
Sponsor: Caraga Librarians and Libraries Association (CLLA)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-22- 24-2nd-regional- convention- for.html
May 22, 2008
Sponsor: Association of Laguna Librarians
Forum entitled “Basic IL for Teachers and Librarians”
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/may-22- 2008-thursday- forum-entitled. html
May17, 2008
1-Day Forum on "The ABC's of Librarian's Success in the Workplace"Sponsor: IMC, Siena College Taytay
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 05/may17- 2008-forum- onthe-abcs- of.html
May 16-17, 2008
Seminar-Workshop on the theme "LIBRARY 2.0: Challenges and Prospects for Information Professionals"
Sponsor: The Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions (NOCEI)
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-16- 17-2008-seminar- workshop- on.html
May 13, 2008
Forum on Handling Donations and Outsourcing Web Sites
Sponsor: PNU-LISAA
http://librarysemin arsworkshopsfora .blogspot. com/2008/ 04/may-13- 2008-forum- tour-handling. htmlThanks to yahoo and google groups!!!!!! !!!!!!!!
______________________________________________________________
POSTED WITH DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE SOURCE
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Librarians continue to be knowledge professionals. Would you like to communicate to the Principal Blogger of India Librarian directly? email to .- lotus5673@yahoo.co.in .- 1816gbgv
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Guest Column - with sincere acknowledgement to the Source.
Dear Moderators,
Kinldy arrange to announce the follwing in the forums, please
amudha
Please refer to the Advt in The Hindu dt. 14th July 2008 for the following vaccant positons in the Dept of Information Sciecne, University of MAdras:
1. Reader - I Post - GT
2. Lecturers - 2 Posts - One reserved for SC and the one GT.
LAST DATES: To obtain Application Form - - 08.08 2008
Submission Date - - 11.08.2008
Prof.A. Amudhavalli
Head, Dept. of Information Science,
University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
Ph: 2539 9672 (Off- Direct)
Ph: 2845 3343 (Residence)
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Kinldy arrange to announce the follwing in the forums, please
amudha
Please refer to the Advt in The Hindu dt. 14th July 2008 for the following vaccant positons in the Dept of Information Sciecne, University of MAdras:
1. Reader - I Post - GT
2. Lecturers - 2 Posts - One reserved for SC and the one GT.
LAST DATES: To obtain Application Form - - 08.08 2008
Submission Date - - 11.08.2008
Prof.A. Amudhavalli
Head, Dept. of Information Science,
University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
Ph: 2539 9672 (Off- Direct)
Ph: 2845 3343 (Residence)
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:40:44 +0530From: poornima <poornimakulkarni7@gmail.com>My dear Professional people,I totally disagree with the descision of University of Kerala for notallowing the Librarians to go for research. I dont think anybody canrestrict someone whos might be really interested in doing something. This isour Indian education system, we are not allowed to do something we areinterested in doing something. But forced to do which we do not like at all.Come on people wake up, its high time to restrict something. Do ourprofessionals know something about multitasking? Librarian has to be one,moreover it is his part of professional requirement. Wake up people wake upfrom slumber!!First of all there is hell of misunderstanding about the librarians inIndia, moreover if he is restricted to enhance his knowledge then thisprofession will be drowned. This today's concept of librarian is framedbecause of old professionals who hardly did work towards progress and somainly the professionals are not at all PROACTIVE. Please change yourselfand fit in today's world. Darwins theory holds good for all times.."Survival of the Fittest", keep yourself fit to compete with otherprofessions.Move towards progress-------->Poornima--------->-- "Be Good, Do Good For Good Things Leads To Good End"._______________________________________________LIS-Forum mailing listLIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.inhttp://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum
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ili - SUGANA'S COLUMN - : Dr. S.R.Raganathan's painting presented to the Department of Library Science, Sri Venkateswara University, 1986
Dr.Ranganathan's photograph on Asha's blog reminded me of my contribution to the Dep. Lib. Scie., S.V. University. I painted Dr. Ranganathan's portrait the day before our annual meet and presented it during the function.
Dr. Ranganathan's concepts remain current even to date. Application of his ideas to address the issues of semantic web technologies needs to be explored.
SUGUNASRI MADDALA - INDEPENDENT INFORMATION CONSULTANT - HYDERABAD
Have u heard of a Newspaper temple...?
Respected Friends,
In the digital age where it has been assumed that Internet is much sought after source of knowledge, and newspaper can be read on your Blackberry, Here is eye opener news appear.
There is a temple in Dhamtari District of Raipur a place where no gods or goddess are worshiped. In this temple NEWSPAPERS has a divine status here and worshipped daily.
The temple built in 1993, and known as Gandhi Mandir and look after by Halba sect of Gond tribe of the Chhatisgarh.
The locals have string reasons for expressing their faith in print media. This clearly shows in words of Gandhi Mandir priest Balram Markam, which are "The Newspapers are eye openers, create awareness, remain watchful of the evils and crimes in society, inculcate human values and prevent people from committing wrong"
The temple is decorated with various slogans and hymns dedicated to the nation, Mahatma Gandhi and the people who are dubbed the 'Janata Gandhi'.
Here Newspapers and books are considered as any other religious epic. Any newspaper can get here place here without any discrimination of language or region barrier.
The detail of this news can be read with the help of this link:
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleImage.aspx?article=13_07_2008_011_005&mode=1
Regards,
Miss Charu Mathur,
Virtual.cosmos.08@gmail.com
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In the digital age where it has been assumed that Internet is much sought after source of knowledge, and newspaper can be read on your Blackberry, Here is eye opener news appear.
There is a temple in Dhamtari District of Raipur a place where no gods or goddess are worshiped. In this temple NEWSPAPERS has a divine status here and worshipped daily.
The temple built in 1993, and known as Gandhi Mandir and look after by Halba sect of Gond tribe of the Chhatisgarh.
The locals have string reasons for expressing their faith in print media. This clearly shows in words of Gandhi Mandir priest Balram Markam, which are "The Newspapers are eye openers, create awareness, remain watchful of the evils and crimes in society, inculcate human values and prevent people from committing wrong"
The temple is decorated with various slogans and hymns dedicated to the nation, Mahatma Gandhi and the people who are dubbed the 'Janata Gandhi'.
Here Newspapers and books are considered as any other religious epic. Any newspaper can get here place here without any discrimination of language or region barrier.
The detail of this news can be read with the help of this link:
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleImage.aspx?article=13_07_2008_011_005&mode=1
Regards,
Miss Charu Mathur,
Virtual.cosmos.08@gmail.com
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Conferences - Seminars : web 2.0 : LIS - University of Mysore
National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and theLibrary Paradigm (MyLib 2.0) August 21 – 22, 2008, Mysore (A UGC-SAP- Programme) Organised by: Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, MysoreConference ThemeThe profession of librarianship and the field of library andinformation sciences have been in a constant state of flux. Libraries– the millennia old institutions have been reinventing themselves indifferent ways with the onset of new technologies and paradigms. Thelatest buzz phrase in the technology front is "Web 2.0". Leveragingthe approaches typified by Web 2.0's principles and technology offerslibrary profession many opportunities to transform libraries fromvenerated age-old institutions to agile ones.The term Library 2.0 has been adopted by a growing group of libraries,librarians and information professionals to recalibrate the processesand the paradigms of the library and information services. This newmodel of library is all about amalgamation of – Ajaz, Apollo, WebStandards, User Centric Design, RSS, Blogs, Wikis, Mashups, Tagging,Folksonomies and so on into library and information services. Library2.0 is not just a technology or a thing but a new paradigm and a stateof mind. The heart of Library 2.0 is user-centred change. It is amodel that encourages constant and purposeful change, inviting userparticipation.The Conference will be a forum for discussing the emerging processes,technologies and paradigms of the library profession in the backdropof the new technology of Web 2.0 and efforts to integrate the sameinto the library services. This two-day seminar will ponder over theissues related to Web 2.0 technologies and highlight the initiativesand case studies towards deploying them for making librariescontemporary and user centred.Objectives of the conferenceThis two-day conference is to present the current thinking andpractices, encourage academic and industrial interaction in the areasrelated to Library 2.0 involving librarians, library scienceeducators, researchers, information professionals, and students fromall over India.Topics/Sub-themes * Understanding Web 2.0 * Web 2.0 and Libraries * Digital Library 2.0 * Wikis and blogs for libraries and library services * Tags, Clouds and folksonomies for the library world * Collaborative Workspaces * Exemplars of Library 2.0Call for PapersPapers are called for presentation and publication of conferenceproceedings from librarians, information professionals, teachers ofLIS, researchers and students. The paper must be a originalcontribution based on research, survey and case studies. Generalpresentations and papers giving just historical background are notencouraged. The paper should accompany with an informative abstract(not more than 150 words) and key words. The paper in Microsoft Wordformat may be sent over email to the Co-ordinator of the Seminar on orbefore July 31, 2008. The paper shall not be more than 10 pages andthe font size is to be 12 in Times New Roman.Submit your papers to the followingDr. Shalini R. UrsProgram Chair - MyLib 2.0Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore – 570006Email : mydlis.sap@gmail.comChair:Prof. V. G. TalawarProfessor, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreCo-Chair:Dr. Mallinath KumbarReader, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreProgram Chair:Prof. Shalini R. UrsProfessor, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreRegistration Fee : 1. Without accommodation – Rs.1000 2. With Accommodation ( at Guest Houses) – Rs. 1600Payment Details:Please send the registration fee in the form of Demand Draft drawn infavour of MyLib 2.0 payable at Mysore.Send your registration to:Prof. V. G. TalawarChair, UGC-SAP Seminar on Library 2.0,Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri,Mysore 570 006Email: muvgt@yahoo.co.inPhone Numbers: +91-821-2419394For details please visit : http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in or http://www.isim.ac.in/mylibYou can down load the proforma for registration from the above sites.--N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.DDepartment of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, ManasagangtoriMysore 570 006Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393-- This message has been scanned for viruses anddangerous content by MailScanner, and isbelieved to be clean._______________________________________________LIS-Forum mailing listLIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.inhttp://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum
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MESSAGE AND COMMENT FROM Ms.FAISAL S.L. LIBRARIAN KV - PATTOM - THIRUVANANTAPURAM - KERALA. SHE IS ONE OF THE ACTIVE SCHOOL LIBRARIANS OF INDIA. HER LIBRARY IS WORTH VISITING! CHEERS FAISAL! THE PRINCIPAL BLOGGER OF INDIALIBRARIAN-INTL TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK HER FOR HER COMMENTS, OBSERVATIONS. WE WISH S.L.FAISAL JOINS AS ONE OF THE AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS OF Indialibrarian-intl . BEST WISHES....Keep it up Faisal.
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Original Message ----From: faisal slTo: lotus5673@yahoo.co.in Sent: Saturday, 12 July, 2008 10:32:57 PMSubject:
Thank u Dear Sir,
Thank you for the kind words.Your well maintained blog ili (http://indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com ) is nurturing the cause of librarianship in a better and model way.
Best wishes.--
S.L.Faisal
Librarian Kendriya VidyalayaPattom,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 004
Kerala India
slfaizal@gmail.com
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MESSAGE AND COMMENT FROM Ms.FAISAL S.L. LIBRARIAN KV - PATTOM - THIRUVANANTAPURAM - KERALA. SHE IS ONE OF THE ACTIVE SCHOOL LIBRARIANS OF INDIA. HER LIBRARY IS WORTH VISITING! CHEERS FAISAL! THE PRINCIPAL BLOGGER OF INDIALIBRARIAN-INTL TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK HER FOR HER COMMENTS, OBSERVATIONS. WE WISH S.L.FAISAL JOINS AS ONE OF THE AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS OF Indialibrarian-intl . BEST WISHES....Keep it up Faisal.
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Original Message ----From: faisal sl
Thank u Dear Sir,
Thank you for the kind words.Your well maintained blog ili (http://indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com ) is nurturing the cause of librarianship in a better and model way.
Best wishes.--
S.L.Faisal
Librarian Kendriya VidyalayaPattom,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 004
Kerala India
slfaizal@gmail.com
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ARCHANA SINGH'S COLUMN ON ili - HYBIRD LIBRARY
HYBIRD LIBRARY
The hybrid library is a term used by librarians to describe libraries containing a mix of traditional print library resources and the growing number of electronic resources. Hybrid libraries are mixes of traditional print material such as books and magazines, as well as electronic based material such as downloadable audio books, electronic journals, e-books, etc. Hybrid libraries are the new norm in most public and academic libraries.It seems that the term "hybrid library" was first coined in 1998 by Chris Rusbridge in an article for D-Lib Magazine [1].Hybrid libraries evolved in the 1990s, when electronic resources became more easily available for libraries to acquire for public use. Initially these electronic resources were typically access to material distributed on media such as CD-ROM or searches of specialised databases. The OCLC helped push libraries towards acquiring digital resources by providing a centralized technology resource for participating libraries [2]. Now, with the widespread availability of digital content, it includes Internet resources and documents which are online, such as eprints.Hybrid libraries are the new norm for many archivists as well. Digitization has changed the way archivists have gone about preserving historical items. Archivists are now using digital technology to preserve items that were once only preserved by things like microfiche. Archivists now use things like digital imaging which make it possible for researchers to see historical items online.[3]The emergence of the hybrid library has put a new emphasis on copyright issues for many libraries. The complicated and changing copyright laws in both the United States and the European Union have made it a challenge for many libraries to make sure their patrons are using the digital items lawfully.[4]Hybrid Libraries need staff that are trained in helping patrons navigate the vast amount of information available in the digital age. Librarians working in hybrid libraries now must have training in electronic media as well as the traditional print forms.
The hybrid library is a term used by librarians to describe libraries containing a mix of traditional print library resources and the growing number of electronic resources. Hybrid libraries are mixes of traditional print material such as books and magazines, as well as electronic based material such as downloadable audio books, electronic journals, e-books, etc. Hybrid libraries are the new norm in most public and academic libraries.It seems that the term "hybrid library" was first coined in 1998 by Chris Rusbridge in an article for D-Lib Magazine [1].Hybrid libraries evolved in the 1990s, when electronic resources became more easily available for libraries to acquire for public use. Initially these electronic resources were typically access to material distributed on media such as CD-ROM or searches of specialised databases. The OCLC helped push libraries towards acquiring digital resources by providing a centralized technology resource for participating libraries [2]. Now, with the widespread availability of digital content, it includes Internet resources and documents which are online, such as eprints.Hybrid libraries are the new norm for many archivists as well. Digitization has changed the way archivists have gone about preserving historical items. Archivists are now using digital technology to preserve items that were once only preserved by things like microfiche. Archivists now use things like digital imaging which make it possible for researchers to see historical items online.[3]The emergence of the hybrid library has put a new emphasis on copyright issues for many libraries. The complicated and changing copyright laws in both the United States and the European Union have made it a challenge for many libraries to make sure their patrons are using the digital items lawfully.[4]Hybrid Libraries need staff that are trained in helping patrons navigate the vast amount of information available in the digital age. Librarians working in hybrid libraries now must have training in electronic media as well as the traditional print forms.
ARCHANA SINGH - LIBRARIAN - BLOG AUTHOR : ili
Monday, July 7, 2008
Access to Information by the rural communities in Indian Villages
Source of Information : IFLA
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Page 1 of 8Date :
17/06/2008
Access to information by the rural communities inIndian villages: the role of Raja Rammohun RoyLibrary Foundation (RRRLF)M. Sankara ReddyRaja Ramamohun Roy Library FoundationKolkata, India
sankara_reddy@rediffmail.com
Meeting: 141. Agricultural Libraries DG
WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS: 74TH IFLA GENERAL CONFERENCE AND COUNCIL10-14 August 2008, Québec, Canada
http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm
Abstract
Realizing the need to help supporting development, growth and modernization ofpublic libraries in India, Government of India has established Raja Rammohun RoyLibrary Foundation ( RRRLF) with laudable objectives. The RRRLF supports the StateGovernments with the matching, non matching grants and other assistance to publiclibraries. RRRLF aims at these public libraries function as community informationcenters to meet the information of villagers in their day to day life. Their informationneeds include variety of agricultural operations, agricultural products, fertilizers,pesticides, seeds, crops, agricultural education, agricultural marketing, poultry, sheepand goat rearing etc. The RRRLF has established four Regional Centers in the South,North, East and West, and its Directorate is located at Kolkota in India. This paperexamines the role of the RRRLF in the development and modernization of publiclibraries in providing information to the rural communities in India.Key words – India, Public libraries, Library foundation, Access to informationIntroductionPublic libraries in India are the neglected lot. Their progress is not on par withthe development of the university and research libraries. They function under theadministrative control of the state governments. Libraries are not a priority item as for asthe state governments are concerned. Realizing the need to help supportingdevelopment, growth and modernization of public libraries in India, Government of Indiahas established Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF) with laudableobjectives.Page 2 of 8Raja Rammohun Roy Library FoundationThe RRRLF was created by the Central Government in 1972 on the occasion ofthe bi-centenary of the birth of Raja Rammohun Roy for “supporting and promoting anetwork of libraries, which could carry books and the reading habits to the remotest partsof the country”. Raja Rammohun Roy was a social reformer and a founding father of theIndian Renaissance.The RRRLF was inaugurated formally on May 20, 1972 at the campus of theNational Library, Beelvedere, Kolkota. The Foundation had laid down 29 objectives forits operation. The most important objectives are mentioned below.Objectives(i) to promote library movement in the country;(ii) to enunciate a national library policy and to work towards its adoption bythe Central and State Governments;(iii) to help build up a national library system by integrating the services ofNational Libraries, State Central Libraries, District Libraries and othertypes of libraries (children’s academic and special) through inter-librarylending system;(iv) to propagate the adoption of library legislation in the country;(v) to provide financial and technical assistance to libraries;(vi) to establish in the country Regional Library Service Centers which willoffer reprographic and book preservation services to assist in thereproduction and proper preservation of reading material, whether printedor in manuscript form;(vii) to maintain a national register of qualified librarians and their fields ofspecialization;(viii) generally to take all such measures as may be found necessary form timeto time to promote library development and its utilization in the country.The Govt. of India in order to implement and supervise the objectives statedabove established a Directorate of Libraries in the Ministry of Culture. The RPRLFduring the last 35 years had initiated many schemes for the establishment anddevelopment of public libraries in the country. The foundation had assisted about 35,000public libraries all over the country. Some of the accomplishments of the Foundation arementioned below.Accomplishments Survey of the conditions of the public libraries. Aid to establish the public libraries in the country. Provision of matching grants for purchasing and distribution of books directly byRRRLF to the public libraries in the country. Aid for the construction of building and purchasing furniture and other requisites. Modernization of public libraries by applying ITC and automation. Pursuing the DPLs to open the separate sections for women and children,physically handicapped, blind etc., Arranging annual lectures on public libraries in various parts of the country. Assisting Library Associations and of the NGO’s to conduct conferences,seminars, workshops etc.,Page 3 of 8 Announcing the best libraries awards. Training and retraining the library personnel working in public libraries. Encouraging research on public libraries issues and problems. Publications of Grandhana, RRRLF news letter and other publications. Establishment of four zonal offices in four parts of the countryLibrary Legislation(i) The RRRLF from its inception has been persuading and insisting on the StateGovernments to enact public library legislation. Due to its efforts the publiclibrary legislation has been enacted in West Bengal (1979), Manipur (1988)Kerala (1989), Hariyana (1989), Mizoram (1987), Goa (1994) Gujarat (2003)Assam (2005-2006), Orissa (2005) and Uttar Pradesh (2006). Still it iscontinuing its efforts to convince the State Governments in the remaining statesand union territories to enact the public legislation in the country..(ii) National Policy for Public Libraries (NAPLIS)The UNESCO in its publication “Guide Lines on information policy’, insisted itsmember states to publish their policy for public libraries. The Govt. of Indiaappointed a committee in 1985 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.P.Chattapadhay for drafting comprehensive NAPLIS. The Director of RRRLF wasthe convener of the committee and helped it in formulating its recommendation.The draft policy was submitted to the Government and the RRRLF has beenperusing the Government of India to adopt this policy on par with the NationalEducational Policy the National Science Policy and the National Industrial Policyetc. The Draft policy is still pending with the Government of India. It has recentlyappointed a knowledge commission to review the entire scenario in the countryand submit its recommendations on public libraries.(iii) Survey of RRRLF on public LibrariesThe RRRLF established four Zonal Offices in the four zones of the country. TheAdministrative Officers in the Zonal Offices who are professional’s in Library andInformation Science regularly visit all the public libraries in their zonal jurisdiction andinform their Head Quarters about the State of affairs on public libraries. Further theRRRLF recently got a survey conducted on the State of conditions of the publiclibraries by a private organization viz. A.C. Neilson Org. Marg Pvt. Ltd. The reportstated that there are only 49757 villages have libraries, out of 5,57,137 villages in thecountry. This reveals that only 9% villages are having public libraries and per captiaincome incurred on public libraries is only Rs.0.07ps. The RRRLF based on the AC.Neilson Org. Marg report classified the states into three categories namely 1)Lagging 2) Developing 3) Developed. So the RRRLF from time to time either directlyor through agencies has been conducting survey on the public libraries in thecountry. The Neilson Org.Marg Survey Report pointed out the following perceptionstowards RRRLF initiatives by the libraries• Majority of the libraries perceived that the RRRLF schemes are instrumental tosolve the problems faced by the public libraries.• Different category respondents perceived that the RRRL Initiatives are the onlyeffort in it’s nature for the betterment of the public library system in the country.Page 4 of 8• Substantial number of respondents perceived that the Library would be in deeptrouble in case the RRRLF stops assistance.• However, voice to increase the assistance and initiatives from the RRRLF,mainly in-terms of financial assistance observed from the different categorylibraries.• Substantial number of respondents perceived that the RRRLF needs tocommunicates their schemes more explicitly to the beneficiaries, so that theycan avail the schemes depending upon their need and eligibility.(iv) RRRLF initiatives for the establishment of Public LibrariesThe RRRLF has been pursuing the state governments to give priority and toprovide funds for the establishment of public libraries in more and more villages. Itprovided funds for purchasing of lands, construction of buildings and also acquisition ofrequired furniture. Through the efforts of RRRLF several villages libraries wereestablished in the villages with its financial assistance to the states. The Foundation hastaken long strides in promoting library services in the country. It has spending more than35 crores annually for the growth and development of the public libraries in the country.(v) Matching grants to the statesThe RRRLF provides matching grants to every state annually for purchasing ofbooks, furniture, and computers etc., If a state government give 50% of the estimatedexpenditure the RRRLF provides the remaining 50% of the expenditure.The RRRLF provides assistance for the following programmes of the public libraries.• Assistance towards organization of seminars, workshops, training courses(orientation/refresher) awareness programme and book exhibitions.• Assistance towards supply of storage and display materials and reading roomfurniture.• Assistance towards development of Rural Book Deposit Centers and MobileLibrary Services.• Assistance to public libraries for increasing accommodation.• Assistance to public libraries to acquiring TV-cum-VCP sets for educationalpurposes/computers for application to libraries.• Assistance to voluntary organization providing public library services.• Assistance to children’s libraries and children’s section of general public libraries.• Assistance towards organization of seminar/conference by National levelorganizations.• Assistance to libraries towards celebration of Golden Jubilee year/PlatinumJubilee year/Centenary year/125 year/150 year/175 year and like.• Assistance towards collection and compilation of library statistics through officialand non-officials agencies.• Assistance towards establishment of the RRRLF children’s corner.• Assistance towards development of District Youth Resource Centers.Page 5 of 8(vi) Aid for construction of building for public libraries in the state and unionterritories.State governments in general lack finances for the development of public libraryinfrastructure. Building for a public library in villages is an important component.Philanthropist have been coming forward to give land for the construction of librarybuilding in the villages but the Directorate of Public Libraries are not in a position tomeet the expenditure for the construction of the library buildings. RRRLF has comeforward to extend financial assistance in such cases. A village library without abuilding is a difficult proposition. Besides the district sub-divisional and townlibraries, the RRRLF has been sanctioning Rs.4 lakhs for each rural libraries. Duringthe period 2007-2008 the foundation released building grants to one hundred twentyeight public libraries in the country involving an assistance of Rs.327.09 lakhs.Hence, the RRRLF program to aid the construction of public library buildings is alaudable one.(vii) Modernization of public libraries.The interface of computer technology with the communication technology made theflow of information easier and faster. The networking of public libraries has becomeessential. The public libraries in order to bring the latest information to the doorstepof the clientele the modernization of their collection and services has becomeinevitable. The RRRLF realized the lack of automation in public libraries. In order tofill in the gap, the RRRLF came forward to provide computers to all state centrallibraries (SCLs) and district central libraries(DCLs). It wants to network the SCLs andDCLs in the first phase. It also proposes ultimately to cover and link up all the publiclibraries, mandal libraries, village libraries and book deposit centres with the DCLs,SCLs and desire to establish the network of Indian public libraries on the model ofJannet in England so as to satisfy the ever increasing thirst for knowledge and easyaccess to information by the clientele in the rural communities. The modernization ofthe public libraries in the villages will enable rural communities in having access toneedy information. It is desirable to establish a photo digital library to help the publiclibraries.(viii) Opening New Sections or Reading Corners in public librariesThe RRRLF after making various surveys realized that certain sections of ruralcommunities like women and children have not been provided sufficient opportunitiesfor their reading needs in public libraries. Women are important in familydevelopment. The neglect of these two sections in the rural communities wouldweaken the democratic foundation of the Indian society. The RRRLF has beeninsisting and also financing the public libraries to open separate new sections forwoman and children in Public Libraries. These sections are to be provided withrequired collection of books and information material. This would result generally inimproving the reading habits of rural children and women. The RRRLF during thefinancial year 2006-2007 released Rs.56.93 lakhs for establishing the children andwomen sections in the public libraries.(ix) Annual lecture programThe RRRLF arranges annual lectures in various parts of the country in order tocreate the public library culture and awareness which is lacking at present. ThesePage 6 of 8lectures impress on the people on the importance of public libraries among theeducated for life long education.(x) Assisting LIS Associations and NGOs.The RRRLF assists all library associations at national and state levels to holdconferences, seminars debates, and workshops on library issues. Such debatesand discussions among various other things create the importance of public libraries,village libraries and community information centres in the society.(xi) Instituting awards for the best public libraries, best librarians and fellowships.The RRRLF has been giving awards annually to the best public libraries and the bestpublic librarians to motivate the library professionals to render positive services tothe people. This provides a sense of enthusiasm in the library staff to provide moreand more services to the rural people.(xii)Training and Refresher courses to the library personnel.Periodical grants are provided by the RRRLF to the Directorates of public libraries inthe states to conduct refresher training courses to update the skills of theprofessionals in the modern technology.(xiii) Encouraging research programs on problems and issues on public libraries.The ultimate goals of the governments in the democratic countries is to establish aninformation society or a knowledge society. As stated by J.S. Mill that the worth ofthe state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it. The RRRLFstrives through its different programmes to improve the knowledge of people and thesocial fabric it provides funds to research activity on public libraries, The young andexperienced professionals are provided with grants to carry out or to conductresearch on public library issues. This provides feedback to the RRRLF and enableto reorient its programmes and plans.Conclusion• The RRRLF is the only national agency which is devoting its full time for thegrowth and development of public libraries in India. It is anxious to establishpublic library network for flow of information from top to bottom and from bottomto top.• It is deeply concerned to help the rural communities to have the access toinformation for making better decision in their day to day transactions.• The RRRLF hopes to establish, through the state government authorities,libraries, in backward areas, tribal areas and forest and hilly areas in order tobring the illiterate, and innocent people into the main stream of public life.• The RRRLF has many splendid programs and plans. But its financial budget isscarce and limited. The government of India should provide atleast 3 to 4% of itsannual budget for the development of public libraries in the country. Publiclibraries should be considered as important as the educational institutions, likeschools, colleges and universities. The central government by establishing thecentral schools, central universities cannot think that it has provided sufficientlyfor the education of people. It has equal responsibilities for the establishment ofPage 7 of 8the public libraries as these are the gateways of information. According to theUNESCO Public Library Manifesto the establishment of public libraries,community information centres is mandatory on the part of the government. Thecentral government cannot leave this important responsibilities completely to thestate government authorities which have limited resources to provide publiclibaries in every village. The RRRLF should also strive hard and impress on thecentral government to bring out a National Public Library Policy all at the earliest.The national policy alone can provide the direction, and guidance for thedevelopment of the public libraries in the country.• The establishment of public library network is already delayed in India. There isBanks Network, Railway Network, INFLIBNET for the academic libraries butthere is no such network for the public libraries in the country.• The RRRLF should think of better programs and policies to take the cutting edgeof information to the rural communities at a grass root level to usher India intoknowledge society. Unless and otherwise such programs are adopted that therural communities will remain backward and suffer stupor for ever. The RRRLFshould strengthen the Directorates of Public Libraries in the states by providingmore money on the basis of percaptia of the population instead of giving matchgrants on adhoc basis. It also should bring great pressure through the Ministry ofCulture/HRD to enact library legislations by all the States and Union territories inthe country.• The RRRLF in order to be active and effective it has to change its institutionaland composition of its various organs and include more LIS professionals inactivities.• There is every need for introspection and improvement on the part of thefoundation in the following areas.o Changing requirement of users.o Attention on improving reading habits in the rural communities.o Fast adoption of modern technology like in the country. The presentpiece meal assistance.o Improve and increase its financial assistance is not sufficient andfound inadequate, to the libraries in the backwards states.o Need to provide internet connectivity and establish a National Networkand supply to the public libraries multimedia resources.o The programes of the RRRLF should reach the people at the grassroot level more explicitly in order to avail them.o The foundation should adopt proactive approach but not a regid opento percolate the benefits of its schemes.Books Consulted:Acnielsen Org-Marg Pvt Ltd – 2004 Evaluation study of states of public library withreference to the services of RRRLF, Final report, Kolkota (mimeo)Damle, Y.B. (1955) Communication of modern ideas and knowledge in Indian Villages,Poona: Deccan College.India. Planning Commission, New Delhi (1984) Report of the working group of theplanning commission on modernization of library services and informatics for theseventh five year plan 1988-1990, New Delhi, Planning Commission (mimeo)Page 8 of 8India: Human Resource Development, Ministry of --- (1986) National Policy on libraryand information system; A presentation (Chairan: D.P. Chattopadhyay) New Delhi;Committee on National Policy and Information system (Mimco)India human resources development, Ministry of – (1990) towards an enlightened andhumane society Report of the committee for review of National Policy on education(NPE) 1986 (Chairman Ramamurti) New Delhi, The Committee.Kaur, H.K. (2004) Role of public libraries as knowledge centers in modern society (paperpresented at the Raja Ramamohun Roy Library Foundation National Seminar, 14thFebruary 2004) (mimco)Mcarthur, Tom (1986) Worlds of reference: Lexico graphs, learning and language fromthe clay tablet to the computer, Cambridge; CUPMahapatra, P.K and THOMAS, V.K. (eds) (1996) Public libraries in developingcountries; status and trends (Dr B.P. Barna Festschrift Volume) New Delhi; Vikaspublishing House.Raja Ramamohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkota (2008) Agenda; 73rd meeting of theFoundation, January 21, 2008 Kolkata: The foundation (1993)----Books for the Millions at their doorsteps “Information Manual” 5th Edition, 1997.----Memorandum of Association and Rules” 2nd ed, 1972.----Two decades of the foundation, 1972-1992, Kolkata; The Foundation.Ramaiah, L.S. etal (eds) (1997) Public library system: Services and networking (AFestschrift Presented to Prof. K. Sarada) 2 Vols, New Delhi: ESSESS publication.
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17/06/2008
Access to information by the rural communities inIndian villages: the role of Raja Rammohun RoyLibrary Foundation (RRRLF)M. Sankara ReddyRaja Ramamohun Roy Library FoundationKolkata, India
sankara_reddy@rediffmail.com
Meeting: 141. Agricultural Libraries DG
WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS: 74TH IFLA GENERAL CONFERENCE AND COUNCIL10-14 August 2008, Québec, Canada
http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm
Abstract
Realizing the need to help supporting development, growth and modernization ofpublic libraries in India, Government of India has established Raja Rammohun RoyLibrary Foundation ( RRRLF) with laudable objectives. The RRRLF supports the StateGovernments with the matching, non matching grants and other assistance to publiclibraries. RRRLF aims at these public libraries function as community informationcenters to meet the information of villagers in their day to day life. Their informationneeds include variety of agricultural operations, agricultural products, fertilizers,pesticides, seeds, crops, agricultural education, agricultural marketing, poultry, sheepand goat rearing etc. The RRRLF has established four Regional Centers in the South,North, East and West, and its Directorate is located at Kolkota in India. This paperexamines the role of the RRRLF in the development and modernization of publiclibraries in providing information to the rural communities in India.Key words – India, Public libraries, Library foundation, Access to informationIntroductionPublic libraries in India are the neglected lot. Their progress is not on par withthe development of the university and research libraries. They function under theadministrative control of the state governments. Libraries are not a priority item as for asthe state governments are concerned. Realizing the need to help supportingdevelopment, growth and modernization of public libraries in India, Government of Indiahas established Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF) with laudableobjectives.Page 2 of 8Raja Rammohun Roy Library FoundationThe RRRLF was created by the Central Government in 1972 on the occasion ofthe bi-centenary of the birth of Raja Rammohun Roy for “supporting and promoting anetwork of libraries, which could carry books and the reading habits to the remotest partsof the country”. Raja Rammohun Roy was a social reformer and a founding father of theIndian Renaissance.The RRRLF was inaugurated formally on May 20, 1972 at the campus of theNational Library, Beelvedere, Kolkota. The Foundation had laid down 29 objectives forits operation. The most important objectives are mentioned below.Objectives(i) to promote library movement in the country;(ii) to enunciate a national library policy and to work towards its adoption bythe Central and State Governments;(iii) to help build up a national library system by integrating the services ofNational Libraries, State Central Libraries, District Libraries and othertypes of libraries (children’s academic and special) through inter-librarylending system;(iv) to propagate the adoption of library legislation in the country;(v) to provide financial and technical assistance to libraries;(vi) to establish in the country Regional Library Service Centers which willoffer reprographic and book preservation services to assist in thereproduction and proper preservation of reading material, whether printedor in manuscript form;(vii) to maintain a national register of qualified librarians and their fields ofspecialization;(viii) generally to take all such measures as may be found necessary form timeto time to promote library development and its utilization in the country.The Govt. of India in order to implement and supervise the objectives statedabove established a Directorate of Libraries in the Ministry of Culture. The RPRLFduring the last 35 years had initiated many schemes for the establishment anddevelopment of public libraries in the country. The foundation had assisted about 35,000public libraries all over the country. Some of the accomplishments of the Foundation arementioned below.Accomplishments Survey of the conditions of the public libraries. Aid to establish the public libraries in the country. Provision of matching grants for purchasing and distribution of books directly byRRRLF to the public libraries in the country. Aid for the construction of building and purchasing furniture and other requisites. Modernization of public libraries by applying ITC and automation. Pursuing the DPLs to open the separate sections for women and children,physically handicapped, blind etc., Arranging annual lectures on public libraries in various parts of the country. Assisting Library Associations and of the NGO’s to conduct conferences,seminars, workshops etc.,Page 3 of 8 Announcing the best libraries awards. Training and retraining the library personnel working in public libraries. Encouraging research on public libraries issues and problems. Publications of Grandhana, RRRLF news letter and other publications. Establishment of four zonal offices in four parts of the countryLibrary Legislation(i) The RRRLF from its inception has been persuading and insisting on the StateGovernments to enact public library legislation. Due to its efforts the publiclibrary legislation has been enacted in West Bengal (1979), Manipur (1988)Kerala (1989), Hariyana (1989), Mizoram (1987), Goa (1994) Gujarat (2003)Assam (2005-2006), Orissa (2005) and Uttar Pradesh (2006). Still it iscontinuing its efforts to convince the State Governments in the remaining statesand union territories to enact the public legislation in the country..(ii) National Policy for Public Libraries (NAPLIS)The UNESCO in its publication “Guide Lines on information policy’, insisted itsmember states to publish their policy for public libraries. The Govt. of Indiaappointed a committee in 1985 under the Chairmanship of Prof. D.P.Chattapadhay for drafting comprehensive NAPLIS. The Director of RRRLF wasthe convener of the committee and helped it in formulating its recommendation.The draft policy was submitted to the Government and the RRRLF has beenperusing the Government of India to adopt this policy on par with the NationalEducational Policy the National Science Policy and the National Industrial Policyetc. The Draft policy is still pending with the Government of India. It has recentlyappointed a knowledge commission to review the entire scenario in the countryand submit its recommendations on public libraries.(iii) Survey of RRRLF on public LibrariesThe RRRLF established four Zonal Offices in the four zones of the country. TheAdministrative Officers in the Zonal Offices who are professional’s in Library andInformation Science regularly visit all the public libraries in their zonal jurisdiction andinform their Head Quarters about the State of affairs on public libraries. Further theRRRLF recently got a survey conducted on the State of conditions of the publiclibraries by a private organization viz. A.C. Neilson Org. Marg Pvt. Ltd. The reportstated that there are only 49757 villages have libraries, out of 5,57,137 villages in thecountry. This reveals that only 9% villages are having public libraries and per captiaincome incurred on public libraries is only Rs.0.07ps. The RRRLF based on the AC.Neilson Org. Marg report classified the states into three categories namely 1)Lagging 2) Developing 3) Developed. So the RRRLF from time to time either directlyor through agencies has been conducting survey on the public libraries in thecountry. The Neilson Org.Marg Survey Report pointed out the following perceptionstowards RRRLF initiatives by the libraries• Majority of the libraries perceived that the RRRLF schemes are instrumental tosolve the problems faced by the public libraries.• Different category respondents perceived that the RRRL Initiatives are the onlyeffort in it’s nature for the betterment of the public library system in the country.Page 4 of 8• Substantial number of respondents perceived that the Library would be in deeptrouble in case the RRRLF stops assistance.• However, voice to increase the assistance and initiatives from the RRRLF,mainly in-terms of financial assistance observed from the different categorylibraries.• Substantial number of respondents perceived that the RRRLF needs tocommunicates their schemes more explicitly to the beneficiaries, so that theycan avail the schemes depending upon their need and eligibility.(iv) RRRLF initiatives for the establishment of Public LibrariesThe RRRLF has been pursuing the state governments to give priority and toprovide funds for the establishment of public libraries in more and more villages. Itprovided funds for purchasing of lands, construction of buildings and also acquisition ofrequired furniture. Through the efforts of RRRLF several villages libraries wereestablished in the villages with its financial assistance to the states. The Foundation hastaken long strides in promoting library services in the country. It has spending more than35 crores annually for the growth and development of the public libraries in the country.(v) Matching grants to the statesThe RRRLF provides matching grants to every state annually for purchasing ofbooks, furniture, and computers etc., If a state government give 50% of the estimatedexpenditure the RRRLF provides the remaining 50% of the expenditure.The RRRLF provides assistance for the following programmes of the public libraries.• Assistance towards organization of seminars, workshops, training courses(orientation/refresher) awareness programme and book exhibitions.• Assistance towards supply of storage and display materials and reading roomfurniture.• Assistance towards development of Rural Book Deposit Centers and MobileLibrary Services.• Assistance to public libraries for increasing accommodation.• Assistance to public libraries to acquiring TV-cum-VCP sets for educationalpurposes/computers for application to libraries.• Assistance to voluntary organization providing public library services.• Assistance to children’s libraries and children’s section of general public libraries.• Assistance towards organization of seminar/conference by National levelorganizations.• Assistance to libraries towards celebration of Golden Jubilee year/PlatinumJubilee year/Centenary year/125 year/150 year/175 year and like.• Assistance towards collection and compilation of library statistics through officialand non-officials agencies.• Assistance towards establishment of the RRRLF children’s corner.• Assistance towards development of District Youth Resource Centers.Page 5 of 8(vi) Aid for construction of building for public libraries in the state and unionterritories.State governments in general lack finances for the development of public libraryinfrastructure. Building for a public library in villages is an important component.Philanthropist have been coming forward to give land for the construction of librarybuilding in the villages but the Directorate of Public Libraries are not in a position tomeet the expenditure for the construction of the library buildings. RRRLF has comeforward to extend financial assistance in such cases. A village library without abuilding is a difficult proposition. Besides the district sub-divisional and townlibraries, the RRRLF has been sanctioning Rs.4 lakhs for each rural libraries. Duringthe period 2007-2008 the foundation released building grants to one hundred twentyeight public libraries in the country involving an assistance of Rs.327.09 lakhs.Hence, the RRRLF program to aid the construction of public library buildings is alaudable one.(vii) Modernization of public libraries.The interface of computer technology with the communication technology made theflow of information easier and faster. The networking of public libraries has becomeessential. The public libraries in order to bring the latest information to the doorstepof the clientele the modernization of their collection and services has becomeinevitable. The RRRLF realized the lack of automation in public libraries. In order tofill in the gap, the RRRLF came forward to provide computers to all state centrallibraries (SCLs) and district central libraries(DCLs). It wants to network the SCLs andDCLs in the first phase. It also proposes ultimately to cover and link up all the publiclibraries, mandal libraries, village libraries and book deposit centres with the DCLs,SCLs and desire to establish the network of Indian public libraries on the model ofJannet in England so as to satisfy the ever increasing thirst for knowledge and easyaccess to information by the clientele in the rural communities. The modernization ofthe public libraries in the villages will enable rural communities in having access toneedy information. It is desirable to establish a photo digital library to help the publiclibraries.(viii) Opening New Sections or Reading Corners in public librariesThe RRRLF after making various surveys realized that certain sections of ruralcommunities like women and children have not been provided sufficient opportunitiesfor their reading needs in public libraries. Women are important in familydevelopment. The neglect of these two sections in the rural communities wouldweaken the democratic foundation of the Indian society. The RRRLF has beeninsisting and also financing the public libraries to open separate new sections forwoman and children in Public Libraries. These sections are to be provided withrequired collection of books and information material. This would result generally inimproving the reading habits of rural children and women. The RRRLF during thefinancial year 2006-2007 released Rs.56.93 lakhs for establishing the children andwomen sections in the public libraries.(ix) Annual lecture programThe RRRLF arranges annual lectures in various parts of the country in order tocreate the public library culture and awareness which is lacking at present. ThesePage 6 of 8lectures impress on the people on the importance of public libraries among theeducated for life long education.(x) Assisting LIS Associations and NGOs.The RRRLF assists all library associations at national and state levels to holdconferences, seminars debates, and workshops on library issues. Such debatesand discussions among various other things create the importance of public libraries,village libraries and community information centres in the society.(xi) Instituting awards for the best public libraries, best librarians and fellowships.The RRRLF has been giving awards annually to the best public libraries and the bestpublic librarians to motivate the library professionals to render positive services tothe people. This provides a sense of enthusiasm in the library staff to provide moreand more services to the rural people.(xii)Training and Refresher courses to the library personnel.Periodical grants are provided by the RRRLF to the Directorates of public libraries inthe states to conduct refresher training courses to update the skills of theprofessionals in the modern technology.(xiii) Encouraging research programs on problems and issues on public libraries.The ultimate goals of the governments in the democratic countries is to establish aninformation society or a knowledge society. As stated by J.S. Mill that the worth ofthe state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it. The RRRLFstrives through its different programmes to improve the knowledge of people and thesocial fabric it provides funds to research activity on public libraries, The young andexperienced professionals are provided with grants to carry out or to conductresearch on public library issues. This provides feedback to the RRRLF and enableto reorient its programmes and plans.Conclusion• The RRRLF is the only national agency which is devoting its full time for thegrowth and development of public libraries in India. It is anxious to establishpublic library network for flow of information from top to bottom and from bottomto top.• It is deeply concerned to help the rural communities to have the access toinformation for making better decision in their day to day transactions.• The RRRLF hopes to establish, through the state government authorities,libraries, in backward areas, tribal areas and forest and hilly areas in order tobring the illiterate, and innocent people into the main stream of public life.• The RRRLF has many splendid programs and plans. But its financial budget isscarce and limited. The government of India should provide atleast 3 to 4% of itsannual budget for the development of public libraries in the country. Publiclibraries should be considered as important as the educational institutions, likeschools, colleges and universities. The central government by establishing thecentral schools, central universities cannot think that it has provided sufficientlyfor the education of people. It has equal responsibilities for the establishment ofPage 7 of 8the public libraries as these are the gateways of information. According to theUNESCO Public Library Manifesto the establishment of public libraries,community information centres is mandatory on the part of the government. Thecentral government cannot leave this important responsibilities completely to thestate government authorities which have limited resources to provide publiclibaries in every village. The RRRLF should also strive hard and impress on thecentral government to bring out a National Public Library Policy all at the earliest.The national policy alone can provide the direction, and guidance for thedevelopment of the public libraries in the country.• The establishment of public library network is already delayed in India. There isBanks Network, Railway Network, INFLIBNET for the academic libraries butthere is no such network for the public libraries in the country.• The RRRLF should think of better programs and policies to take the cutting edgeof information to the rural communities at a grass root level to usher India intoknowledge society. Unless and otherwise such programs are adopted that therural communities will remain backward and suffer stupor for ever. The RRRLFshould strengthen the Directorates of Public Libraries in the states by providingmore money on the basis of percaptia of the population instead of giving matchgrants on adhoc basis. It also should bring great pressure through the Ministry ofCulture/HRD to enact library legislations by all the States and Union territories inthe country.• The RRRLF in order to be active and effective it has to change its institutionaland composition of its various organs and include more LIS professionals inactivities.• There is every need for introspection and improvement on the part of thefoundation in the following areas.o Changing requirement of users.o Attention on improving reading habits in the rural communities.o Fast adoption of modern technology like in the country. The presentpiece meal assistance.o Improve and increase its financial assistance is not sufficient andfound inadequate, to the libraries in the backwards states.o Need to provide internet connectivity and establish a National Networkand supply to the public libraries multimedia resources.o The programes of the RRRLF should reach the people at the grassroot level more explicitly in order to avail them.o The foundation should adopt proactive approach but not a regid opento percolate the benefits of its schemes.Books Consulted:Acnielsen Org-Marg Pvt Ltd – 2004 Evaluation study of states of public library withreference to the services of RRRLF, Final report, Kolkota (mimeo)Damle, Y.B. (1955) Communication of modern ideas and knowledge in Indian Villages,Poona: Deccan College.India. Planning Commission, New Delhi (1984) Report of the working group of theplanning commission on modernization of library services and informatics for theseventh five year plan 1988-1990, New Delhi, Planning Commission (mimeo)Page 8 of 8India: Human Resource Development, Ministry of --- (1986) National Policy on libraryand information system; A presentation (Chairan: D.P. Chattopadhyay) New Delhi;Committee on National Policy and Information system (Mimco)India human resources development, Ministry of – (1990) towards an enlightened andhumane society Report of the committee for review of National Policy on education(NPE) 1986 (Chairman Ramamurti) New Delhi, The Committee.Kaur, H.K. (2004) Role of public libraries as knowledge centers in modern society (paperpresented at the Raja Ramamohun Roy Library Foundation National Seminar, 14thFebruary 2004) (mimco)Mcarthur, Tom (1986) Worlds of reference: Lexico graphs, learning and language fromthe clay tablet to the computer, Cambridge; CUPMahapatra, P.K and THOMAS, V.K. (eds) (1996) Public libraries in developingcountries; status and trends (Dr B.P. Barna Festschrift Volume) New Delhi; Vikaspublishing House.Raja Ramamohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkota (2008) Agenda; 73rd meeting of theFoundation, January 21, 2008 Kolkata: The foundation (1993)----Books for the Millions at their doorsteps “Information Manual” 5th Edition, 1997.----Memorandum of Association and Rules” 2nd ed, 1972.----Two decades of the foundation, 1972-1992, Kolkata; The Foundation.Ramaiah, L.S. etal (eds) (1997) Public library system: Services and networking (AFestschrift Presented to Prof. K. Sarada) 2 Vols, New Delhi: ESSESS publication.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Archana Singh's column : lis programmes
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES PROGRAMS
Library and information studies programs offer some type of service for their current students as well as alumni. Most schools provide job hunting and resume writing seminars. Many have outside speakers representing different types of libraries or recent graduates relating career experiences. Faculty or designated placement officers provide individual advising services or critiquing of resumes.
Of the ALA accredited library and information studies programs, the following handle placement activities through the program:
Alabama
Albany
Alberta
Buffalo (compiles annually graduate biographical listings)
British Columbia
Dalhousie
Dominican
Drexel
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Kent
Kentucky
Louisiana
McGill
Michigan
Missouri (College of Education)
Pittsburgh (Dept. of Library and Information Science only)
Pratt
Puerto Rico
Queens
Rhode Island
Rutgers
St. John's
South Carolina
Syracuse
Tennessee
Texas-Austin
Toronto
UCLA
Western Ontario
Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Thank you Prof.Harau
Thank you Prof.Harau for your valuable throughts shared to indialibrarian-intl readers. We are indeed elated to be associated with you as blog authors for indialibrarian-intl. So kind of you sir. We still look forward for your suggestions for improving the blog in terms of contents, lay out and design!
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Libraries offer more than books........................http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080626/COLUMNIST60/806260487/-1/newssitemap
LIBRARIES OFFER MORE THAN BOOKS!!!!!!!!
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Thanks
Thank you IndiaLibrarian-Intl for inviting me to participate in this blog.
I did vote on the poll on the Status of Librarians and I would like to expand on my vote, viz., that Librarianship is a full-fledged profession. However, in India we still are not able to get the deserved recognition for our work, skills and contributions. This is simple because we have not demonstrated to the managements and our users as to how libraries canand have contributed to their learning and knowledge endeavours. I believe librarians should be more outgoing - interact more with users, both interpersonally and in formal ways and let them know how the library can benefit them. Equally, I believe we need the interactions to better undestand their needs/problems and see how we could meet these. Lastly, we need to use technology innovatively to improve our images and also our capability to serve users more effectively.
I would also like your members to know of an important initiative in making an open source ILS available to Indian and other developing country libraries. Please visit http://www.newgenlib.com for details.
I did vote on the poll on the Status of Librarians and I would like to expand on my vote, viz., that Librarianship is a full-fledged profession. However, in India we still are not able to get the deserved recognition for our work, skills and contributions. This is simple because we have not demonstrated to the managements and our users as to how libraries canand have contributed to their learning and knowledge endeavours. I believe librarians should be more outgoing - interact more with users, both interpersonally and in formal ways and let them know how the library can benefit them. Equally, I believe we need the interactions to better undestand their needs/problems and see how we could meet these. Lastly, we need to use technology innovatively to improve our images and also our capability to serve users more effectively.
I would also like your members to know of an important initiative in making an open source ILS available to Indian and other developing country libraries. Please visit http://www.newgenlib.com for details.
-Prof.Jai Harau : KIIKM : NewGenLib Software
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Free Access to Medical Journals to Be Given to Poor Countries (washingtonpost.com)
Free Access to Medical Journals to Be Given to Poor Countries (washingtonpost.com)
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Free Access to Medical Journals to Be Given to Poor Countries
By David Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, July 9, 2001; Page A12
Six giant publishing houses will announce today that they will provide free electronic access to about 1,000 medical journals to medical schools, research laboratories and government health departments in poor countries.
Piloted by the World Health Organization, the program will benefit about 600 institutions, principally in Africa. It will also include training in techniques for researching the vast amount of medical literature by computer.
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Free Access to Medical Journals to Be Given to Poor Countries
By David Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, July 9, 2001; Page A12
Six giant publishing houses will announce today that they will provide free electronic access to about 1,000 medical journals to medical schools, research laboratories and government health departments in poor countries.
Piloted by the World Health Organization, the program will benefit about 600 institutions, principally in Africa. It will also include training in techniques for researching the vast amount of medical literature by computer.
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