Vacancy in Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi

Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian

Max Mueller Bhavan is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The Regional Library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany.


Responsibilities:

Ø  Provide reference services about Germany
Ø  Catalogue and classify the library collection
Ø  Participate in collection development
Ø  Develop marketing strategies and outreach programmes to promote
   library resources and services
Ø  Develop interactive Web 2.0 and ICT-based services
Ø  Prepare library newsletter and other promotional material
Ø  Maintain the library website


Requirements:

Ø  Master's degree from an accredited library school
Ø  Minimum two years of professional experience
Ø  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ø  Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an
   advantage
Ø  Competence in using new technology as a research tool
Ø  Profound knowledge of computer applications
Ø  Initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team environment
Ø  Strong commitment to public service


Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by April 18, 2011 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to Renu Seth, Chief Librarian, Max Mueller Bhavan, 3, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001
Tel: (011) 23471137
email: seth@delhi.goethe.org

Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/newdelhi

Symposium on LIS Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities

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Symposium

on

Library and Information Science Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities

17 March 2011

(To commemorate 100 years of LIS Education)

Report

Organized by

Department of Library and Information Science

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh 202 002

AN OVERVIEW

Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India is completing 100 years in 2011. In order to venerate 100 years of LIS education in India, a Symposium on “Library and Information Science education in India: Challenges and Opportunities” was organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University on March 17, 2011.

INAUGURATION

The symposium got off with the inaugural session with the chief guest H.K Chegani, Former Director, Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library; President, Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University, Director, Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-Charge, Aligarh Muslim University, Organizing Secretary, Dr. Naushad Ali. P.M, Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University and Coordinator, Dr. Nishat Fatima,  Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University on dais. The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts made by the Department holding such a wonderful symposium on suitable theme of the time.  He also mentioned that the curriculum should be modified in such a way as the students get opportunity to learn about the various aspects of traditional and modern librarianship.

President of the symposium Prof. V.K Abdul Jaleel appealed to the government to implement the National Knowledge Commission Report especially all those suggestion related to the library and information centers. Prof. Shabahat Hussain stated that the libraries were existed in very old Universities like Nalanda and Takshila. During his speech, he also marked the achievement of the Department of appointing first full time teacher in Library and Information Science. Dr. Naushad Ali. P.M proudly announced during his speech that within a short span of six months time the Department was able to produce more than thirty research papers in various journals, conferences, seminars etc. He also spoke about the importance of a national level accreditation system for library and information science in India.

AIM OF THE SYMPOSIUM

This symposium aimed to provide a platform for students and research scholars to discuss and share different aspects of LIS education. The symposium aimed to achieve the following objectives.

·  To provide bachelor and master level students in library and information science a platform to discuss various aspects of library and information science education.

·  To identify various skills required by the LIS student to suite to the modern information market

·  To bring together LIS education experts to share experiences and explore the challenges and solution to the problems facing LIS education.

The symposium succeeded in achieving its goals to an extent possible.

PARTICIPANTS

About 80 participants including the bachelor and masters students, research scholars in Library and Information Science and other discipline attended the program.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

About twenty papers on varied topics related to the LIS education were accepted for this one day symposium. No compromise was made on the quality of material to be presented for discussion. Presentation of the papers on theme based divided to three technical sessions as follows:

Technical Session I (Theme: LIS Education)

The theme of this session was LIS Education and was chaired by Dr. Aslam, Librarian, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. Seven papers were presented and discussed in this session related to various facets of LIS Education. Mr. Jafar Iqbal, Research Scholar, DLIS, AMU was the rapporteur of the session.

Contributed Papers in Session I

1. LIS Education and its Relation with Other Discipline and Their Importance in Library & Information Centres

By Dr. Mohd. Yusuf, Assistant Librarian, MAL, AMU

2. E-Learning in LIS Education in India: Issues and Challenges

By S M Imran, Research Schoalr, DLIS, AMU

3. Paradigm Shifts in the Library and Information Services: Past and Present Schema

By Mr. Muzamil Mushtaq, Research Scholar, DLIS, AMU

4. Library and Information Science Education: Trends and Challenges

By Mr. Mohamed Musthafa K, Research Scholar, DLIS, AMU

5. LIS Education in India: Historical Note

By Ms. Saba Nasreen Bano and Ms. Tabassum Ara, Research       Scholar, DLIS, AMU

6. Contribution of Dr. S.R Ranganathan in LIS Education

By Ms. Mumtaz, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

7. Competency Skills Required for Librarians

By Ms. Zeba Kanam, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

Technical Session II (Theme: Application of ICT in Libraries)

Dr. Amjad Ali, Deputy Librarian, A K Tibbia College, Amu chaired the session. This session started with a theme paper presented by Dr. Amjad Ali in the area of E-publishing. Total of six papers were presented and discussed in this session. The theme of this session was ‘Application of ICT in Libraries’. Mr. Mohamed Musthafa K, Project Fellow, DLIS, AMU was the rapporteur of the session.

Contributed Papers in Session II

1. Impact of E-Resources on LIS Education

      By Muzzammil, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

2. IT Implications on LIS Education of AMU: AN Overview

      By Farheen Huma and Saifullah, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

3. Application of Information and Communication Technology

            By Mr. Abdullah Ahsan, DLIS, AMU

4. Digital Library in Academic Set Up: Indian Scenario

      By Sadaf Fatima, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

5. Library Automation and Networking in India: Problems and Prospects

      By Farheen Sarwar and Fatima Hasan, BLISc, DLIS, AMU

6. Use of Web 2.0 in Catering Information: Need of Library Users

      By Ms. Farheen Zehra, BLIS, DLIS, AMU

Technical Session III (Theme: Modern Librarianship)

The last session of the symposium was on ‘Modern Librarianship’ chaired by Dr. Mehtab Alam Ansari, Assistant Professors, DLIS, AMU. Five papers related different aspects of modern librarianship were presented and discussed in this session. Ms. Surayya Ghalibeen, Project Fellow, DLIS, AMU was rapporteur of this session.

Contributed Papers in Session III

1. Changing Role of Library Professionals in Cyber Era

      By Ms. Mehnaz, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

2. The Changing Paradigm of Librarians Role in Modern Library and Information Centers

      By Ms. Atiya Naaz, BLISc , DLIS, AMU

3. Professional Ethics

      By Mr. Aamir Jilani, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

4. Information Literacy: 21st Century Skills

      By Kashish Fatima, BLISc, , DLIS, AMU

5. Library and Information Science Curricula and Role of UGC

      By Sayma Tabassum, MLISc, DLIS, AMU

The program brought to a close with a lunch arranged in the Department.

Post of Assistant Librarian, ICAI, Delhi

THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA (Premier professional body set up by an Act of Parliament) ICAI Bhavan, Indraprastha Marg, Post Box No. 7100, New Delhi 110 002.

ICAI requires Assistant Librarians in the Pay Band PB-2 Rs. 9330-34800+Rs.4200 for its Head Office at Delhi / Regional office at Chennaiwith the following essential qualifications & experience: A graduate with a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate A degree in Library Information Science from a reputed university along with IT knowledge. A minimum of 3 years experience in reputed library. Upper age limit: 30 years

Present total monthly emoluments inclusive of Basic Pay, DA at Central Government rate, HRA at 35% and Transport Allowance of the minimum of the basic pay will be around Rs. 26,700/- plus other usual benefits as per rules of the Institute. Relaxation in eligibility condition(s) and / or higher compensation can be considered for deserving candidates. For structured application and other details, please visit our website:http://www.icai.org/ Applications not in the structured format shall not be entertained. Interested candidates may e-mail their application atassistant.librarian@icai.org or can send through speed post/courier to the Deputy Secretary, HRD(P) at the above address, superscribing on the envelope“Application for Assistant Librarian” within 10 days.

Advt. No. ICAI/Rectt./01/2011

Dr. Ashok Kumar Upadhyay joined Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology

Dr. Ashok Kumar Upadhyay has recently joined Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida as a librarian. Prior to this assignment he had been working as assistant librarian in INMANTEC Institutions Ghaziabad and he had also worked in Mangalayatan University, Aligarh. He has 6 years of
experience in library profession and also working as an Assistant editor “Gyankosh: Journal of Library
and Information Management”. Dr. Upadhyay completed his research from the Deptt. Of Library
and Information Science, AMU, Aligarh under the supervision of Prof M. Masoom Raza. Dr Upadhyay has more than 18 research paper published in international as well as national level. He attended many conferences and seminars and presented research papers and organized two conferences in the field of library and information science. We wish all success for his future assignments.
You can contact him (M) 07428066447, E-MAIL: ashoka143@gmail.com.