Saturday, August 13, 2011

Research Librarian at Franklin Templeton Investments - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Provide in-depth information research, ready reference and data mining for portfolio managers and research analysts. Use sector expertise to provide specific research need. Apply secondary research through multiple databases, online sources and Internet. Research, analyze, filter, synthesize and format information into actionable information output for individual clients or teams with focus to industry/topic research, macroeconomic indicators, company financials and valuation parameters. Customize information services to better meet specific needs. Deliver information packages and alerting services. Leverage information technology and computer applications to improve and streamline access to information in the context of investment research process.

Ad-hoc research: Provide in-depth information research, with a special focus to quantitative information, qualitative research, ready reference and data mining. Conduct searches of multiple databases, online services and Internet.

Work on regular schedule services such as Country, Industry & Company research packages, Literature Guide, Interesting Finds etc.

Analyze, filter, synthesize and format information into actionable information output for individual clients or teams.

Participate on library projects, team meetings, clients interactions, trainings.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduate/Post Graduate in any field
  • Minimum One/two years relevant experience on Information Services/Investment or business research or Knowledge Management.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Any certification on Information services, Library services preferred but not essential
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Any certification on Information/research services preferred but not essential
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong knowledge of online searching techniques necessary to retrieve, collate, synthesis financial and statistical data; broker research, company filings, news stories, articles from academic press and trade publications, government and regulatory material, images, and other types of information.
  • Bring in sector expertise; industry research experience will be preferred.
  • Familiarity with quantitative information/data related to macroeconomic indicators, company financials and stock information's. (Create charts and graphs)
  • Knowledge of the investment research process including investment concepts, terminology, key data types, research process, etc
  • Familiarity with business and finance online research systems such as Thomson Research, Thomson One Analytics, FactSet, LexisNexis, Factiva, Bloomberg, etc.
  • Experience with information technology, including databases, filtering technology, taxonomy, indexing, search engines, file types, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Exposure to financial service, investment management industry is a plus.
Competencies

  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems within the area of assigned responsibilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Enjoy working with numerical data
  • Creative thinker and ability to generate ideas to improve services
  • Good communication skills must to work with a global team
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PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • N.A
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • N.A
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Hold or have the ability to obtain passport and visa for international business travel.
  • Travel to domestic and international Franklin Templeton locations, based on business needs or events.
REVENUE/ NON-REVENUE GENERATING:
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Mr. Tanveer Haider Naqvi awarded PhD

Mr. Tanveer Haider Naqvi, Research scholar of this department awarded PhD. He conducted  research on 'use of collection and services in IARI library and GB Pant Agricultural University library : A comparative study' under the supervision of Dr. Sudharma Haridasan. Professor Ashu Shokeen, DLIS, Kurukshetra university was the examiner for his Viva-Voce.

Presently Mr. Tanveer is working as Librarian in Fiji National University, Fiji. We congratulate and wish him all the success in his career.







Tuesday, July 19, 2011

COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT OF MAULANA AZAD LIBRARY (AMU) AND CENTRAL LIBRARY OF UNIVERSITY OF DELHI: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Shajarul Islam Khan, Musheer Ahmad Khan


Abstract


The collections development includes planning for a systematic and rational construction of the general collection. The process includes several activities such as the user’s needs, evaluation of current collections, determination of a selection policy, management of selected items, analysis and storage of collection items incorporated into the planning and resource sharing. Thus the collections development isn't a singular activity, but a group of activities. Organizationally, academic libraries have at least two structured patterns for the collections development: centralized and decentralized systems. In a centralized collections development the full responsibility is of the central library, for the other hand the decentralized collections development are the responsibilities of the sector or department academic. This research was conducted to obtain an overview of the collections development in the Maulana Azad Library of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and in the Central Library of Delhi University (DU).

Brazilian Journal of Information Science

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Two-Day Librarian Development Programme (LDP)

Librarianship is a noble profession. Its’ prime motto is to provide services in the best possible manner to the users. Librarian’s prime concern is also directly linked to Customer satisfaction.

As we all Library Professionals are blessed with subject knowledge and experience, usually the lacking part, which we come across, is the art of presenting ourselves in front of others. It would be possible if a library professional has thorough knowledge of managerial skills. A Librarian who has managerial skills performs better in his profession. Many librarians in the profession are not able to meet user expectations due to lack of Managerial skills.

Keeping this thought in our mind we tried to give a platform to the Library Professionals to groom themselves and learn few things on Managerial Skills. So, it is our pleasure to share with you that INDUS WORLD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Greater Noida in collaboration with MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK (MANLIBNET) is going to organize a Two-Day Librarian Development Programme (LDP) on "Managerial Skills for Library Professionals" for Library & Information Professionals on September 9-10th, 2011. I hope it would be awakening to the inner potential of the Library Professionals of India.  This will enrich the experience of the participants and it is expected that they will return to their workplaces as changed professionals who will fulfill the expectations of their users and become the true professionals they are meant to be.

IWSB (Indus World School of Business) has been started with a mission to create well-rounded, open and responsible entrepreneurial leaders who can be growth catalysts in organizations, businesses and markets through leadership in thought and action. This is reflected in virtually every aspect of the Institute. The environment at IWSB encourages openness, accountability, risk taking and innovation. IWSB runs under the aegis of the Career Launcher Education Foundation, and is promoted by Career Launcher Group, a leading edu-corporate of Asia that has business operations in diverse areas in the field of education.

The participants nominated for this program are expected to find it a great learning and sharing experience, due to the content and context, (details given in the attached Brochure and Format for nominations), with variety of topics and eminent speakers, having long experiences in Academics and Library.

I request you to participate in the programme personally and also nominate some colleagues from your Institute to encourage us in this endeavor.  We look forward to your presence Co-Operation and participation to make the LDP a success in achieving its goal.


for details:
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Librarian, Knowledge Resource Center,
Indus World School of Business
15-A, Knowledge Park II
Greater Noida-201308, UP
Tel. 0120-3969600-Ext.-421 (O), M-9899806543


Monday, June 27, 2011

Diploma in Digital Medical Library

School of Telemedicine & Biomedical Informatics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow invites applications from the science graduate with BLISc for the ONE YEAR Diploma in Digital Medical Library (DML). For more detail plz visit the site
http://www.sgpgi-telemedicine.org/advt.pdf

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Post of Technical Asst @ Delhi


INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI ENCLAVE, DELHI-110007
23
rd June 2011
NOTIFICATION
“Walk-in-Interview” will be held on 4
th July 2011 at 2.30 p.m. in the Chairman’s Room of the Institute for
the following positions on contract basis for a period of six months. The candidates must report sharp at
12.00 (noon) in Central Office:
1. a). Name of Post : Technical Assistant
b). Nos. of Post : 2(two)
c). Salary : Rs.18,000/- per month (consolidated)
d). Essential Qualifications :


1. M.Lib.Sc./MLISc. or equivalent with 50% marks.
OR
Master’s Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or any other discipline with 50% and
B.Lib.Sc./B.L.I.Sc. with 50% marks.
2. Computer Science paper at Graduate/PG level or Six months computer sicnce
course from a recognized institution.


OR
BCA/MCA or equivalent (Preference will be given to those who have Degree or
experience in Library).
3. Excellent speaking and writing skills in English

e). Desirable Qualifications :
1. Candidates having social science background, good knowledge of Library
Digitization, Computerization, library software and English will be preferred.
f). Age:
Between 18 – 35 Years on last date of receipt of application.
2. a). Name of Post : Library Assistant
b). Nos. of Post : 1(One)
c). Salary : Rs.12,000/- per month (consolidated)
d). Essential Qualifications :


1. Graduate in Arts/Science/Commerce or any other discipline or any other higher
qualification with 50% marks.
2. B.Lib.Sc./B.L.I.Sc. with 50% marks.
3. Excellent speaking and writing skills in English.


e). Desirable Qualifications :
1. Course in computer application at Graduate or PG level or 6 months computer
course from a recognized institution.
2. Candidates having social science background, good knowledge of Library
Digitization, Computerization, library software and English will be preferred.


f). Age:
Between 18 – 35 Years on last date of receipt of application.
The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the above position (s), if circumstances so warrant. The
decision of Director, IEG will be final in this regard.
Other things being equal, SC/ST/OBC candidates
will be preferred.
Director

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Darwin’s personal library now available online


London, June 23: 

Notes and comments scribbled by naturalist Charles Darwin on the pages and in the margins of his personal library have been made available online for the first time.

Darwin’s personal scientific library, the majority of which is held at Cambridge University Library, has been digitized in a collaborative effort involving Cambridge, the Darwin Manuscripts Project at the American Museum of Natural History, the Natural History Museum, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library.

A release by the University of Cambridge said that in total, Darwin’s library amounted to 1,480 books, of which 730 contain abundant research notes in their margins. These annotated books are now in the process of being digitized.

The first phase of this project has just been completed, with 330 of the most heavily annotated books launched online at the Biodiversity Heritage Library for all to read athttp://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/collection/darwinlibrary.

Source | http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/



Thursday, April 28, 2011

Post of Assistant Librarian & Library Assistant at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida


Applications are invited for the two post of ‘Library Assistant’ and one post of ‘Assistant Librarian’ at Central Library of Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, G.B.Nagar, UP.
Job Description: Assisting in Acquisition/Subscription/Renewal of Documents, Handling Circulation Counter, Reader Assistance, use of Library Management Software, Information Searching, Classification and Cataloguing, etc.
Essential Qualification: Candidate must possess Graduation in any discipline and Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.&.I.Sc) for ‘Library Assistant’ and Master of  (M.L.&.I.Sc) for ‘Assistant Librarian’ from any recognized institute/university. Library and Information Science
Experience: Applicant should have 1-3 years of experience in any active library with working knowledge of computer application in the library.
Interested candidates may send their application with full details of their Educational Qualification/ Experience to “The Librarian, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida – 201306” within 07 days.
Candidates can also email their applications to ashoka143@gmail.com,librarian@niet.co.in

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

National Library Websites:

Albania: Biblioteka Kombëtare (National Library of Albania)
Algeria: Bibliothèque Nationale d'Algérie (National Library of Algeria)
Andorra: Biblioteca Nacional d'Andorra (National Library of Andorra)
Argentina: Biblioteca Nacional de la República Argentina (National Library of Argentina)
Argentina: Instituto Nacional de Musicología "Carlos Vega" (National Institute of Musicology)
Aruba: Biblioteca Nacional Aruba (National Library of Aruba)
Austria: Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library)
Azerbaijan: Natsional'naia biblioteka imeni M.F. Akhundova (National Library of Azerbaijan)
Belarus: Natsional'naia Biblioteka Belarusi (National Library of Belarus)
Belgium: Bibliothèque Royale de Belgique (Royal Library of Belgium)
Benin: Bibliothèque Nationale du Bénin (National Library of Benin)
Bolivia: Biblioteca Nacional de Bolivia (National Library of Bolivia)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nacionalna i univerzitetska biblioteka Bosne i Hercegovine (National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Brazil: Biblioteca Nacional (National Library of Brazil)
Bulgaria: Narodna Biblioteka "Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii" (Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library of Bulgaria)
Burkina Faso: Bibliothèque nationale du Burkina (National Library of Burkina Faso)
Canada: Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec (National Library and Archives of Quebec)
Cape Verde: Biblioteca Nacional de Cabo Verde (National Library of Cape Verde)
Chile: Biblioteca Nacional de Chile (National Library of Chile)
Colombia: Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia (National Library of Colombia)
Comoros: Bibliothèque nationale des Comores (National Library of the Comoros)
Costa Rica: Biblioteca National Miguel Obregón Lizano (National Library of Costa Rica)
Costa Rica: Biblioteca Nacional de Salud y Seguridad Social (National Library of Health and Social Security)
Croatia: Nacionalna i Sveucilisna Knjiznica (National and University Library)
Cuba: Biblioteca Nacional "José Marti" (National Library of Cuba)
Cyprus: Kypriake Vivliotheke (Cyprus Library)
Czech Republic: Národní Knihovna CR (National Library of the Czech Republic)
Denmark: Det Kongelige Bibliotek (Royal Library)
Dominican Republic: Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Henrique Ureña (National Library of the Dominican Republic)
Egypt: Dar el Kotob (National Library)
El Salvador: Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador (National Library of El Salvador)
Estonia: Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu (National Library of Estonia)
Faroe Islands: Føroya Landsbókasavn (National Library of the Faroe Islands)
Finland: Kansalliskirjasto (National Library of Finland)
France: Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France)
Germany: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (German National Library)
Greece: Ethnike Bibliotheke tes Hellados (National Library of Greece)
Greenland: Nunatta Atuagaateqarfia (Public and National Library of Greenland)
Guatemala: Biblioteca Nacional de Guatemala (National Library of Guatemala)
Guinea-Bissau: Biblioteca Pública do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisa(Public Library of the National Institute of Study and Research)
Hungary: Országos Széchényi Könyvtár (National Szechenyi Library )
Iceland: Landsbókasafn Íslands - Háskólabókasafn (National and University Library of Iceland)
Indonesia: Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia (National Library of the Republic of Indonesia)
Italy: Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale Firenze (National Central Library Florence)
Italy: Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma (National Central Library in Rome)
Kazakhstan: Natsional'naia Biblioteka Respubliki Kazakhstan (National Library of Kazakhstan)
Kosovo: Biblioteka Kombëtare dhe Universitare e Kosovës (National and University Library of Kosovo)
Latvia: Latvijas Nacionala Biblioteka (National Library of Latvia)
Liechtenstein: Liechtensteinische Landesbibliothek (Liechtenstein State Library)
Lithuania: Lietuvos Nacionaline Martyno Mazvydo Biblioteka (Martynas Mazvydas National Library of Lithuania)
Luxembourg: Bibliothèque Nationale de Luxembourg (National Library of Luxembourg)
Macedonia: Narodna i univerzitetska biblioteka "Sv. Kliment Ohridski" (National and University Library "St. Kliment Ohridski")
Malaysia: Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (National Library of Malaysia)
Mexico: Biblioteca Nacional de México (National Library of Mexico)
Moldova: Biblioteca Nationala a Republicii Moldova (National Library of Moldova)
Montenegro: Centralna narodna biblioteka Crne Gore (Central National Library of Montenegro)
Morocco: Biblioth&egraveque Générale et Archives (National Library and Archives of Morocco)
Netherlands: Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Royal Library)
Nicaragua: Biblioteca Nacional Rubén Dário (National Library of Nicaragua)
Nicaragua: Biblioteca Nacional de Salud (National Health Library)
Norway: Nasjonalbiblioteket (National Library of Norway)
Panama: Biblioteca Nacional de Panamá (National Library of Panama)
Peru: Biblioteca Nacional del Perú (National Library of Peru)
Poland: Biblioteka Narodowa (National Library of Poland)
Portugal: Biblioteca Nacional (National Library of Portugal)
Romania: Biblioteca Nationala a României (National Library of Romania)
Russia: Rossiiskaia Natsional'naia Biblioteka (Russian National Library, St. Petersburg)
Russia: Rossiiskaia Gosudarstvennaia Biblioteka (Russian State Library, Moscow)
Serbia: Narodna Biblioteka Srbije (National Library of Serbia)
Slovak Republic: Slovenská Národná Kniznica (Slovak National Library)
Slovenia: Narodna in Univerzitetna Knjiznica (National and University Library)
Spain: Biblioteca Nacional de España (National Library of Spain)
Spain: Biblioteca de Catalunya (Library of Catalonia)
Sweden: Kungliga Biblioteket (Royal Library of Sweden)
Tunisia: Bibliothèque Nationale (National Library of Tunisia)
Turkey: Millî Kütüphane (National Library of Turkey)
Ukraine: Natsional'na Biblioteka Ukraini imeni V.I. Vernads'kogo (Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine)
United Kingdom: British Library
United Kingdom: National Art Library
United States: Library of Congress
Uruguay: Biblioteca Nacional (National Library of Uruguay)
Venezuela: Biblioteca Nacional (National Library)


compiled by Anil Kumar Jharotia, aniljharotia@yahoo.com

Museum-cum-Library, a New Attraction in Agra

Now when you are on Taj Mahal Tours in India, apart from usual attractions, the tourists will get further insight into its history with a museum housing statues, murals and manuscripts. This history until now was lying scattered in various places.


Development Minister Nakul Dube inaugurated Taj Municipal Museum on Saturday in Paliwal Park in Uttar Pradesh. He said on the occasion, “It would now be possible for tourists to visit another spot in Agra and get acquainted with the heritage of the city”.

“This project is in response to persistent demands from cultural activists and history lovers of the city. We have digitalized the records and renovated the whole structure”, said, Municipal commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey. He further added, “The clock tower has new clocks. A children’s library is a new feature and the museum will be a big draw. In course of time, we will also have an open-air theatre here”.

Currently, one museum in Taj Mahal focuses on the Mughal history and on making of 17th century. Expressing his view, Mr. Rajiv Saxena, a senior journalist, adds, “but we needed another one in the city as it has a rich heritage and lots of artifacts and damaged statues of the period before the Mughals”. He adds, “These are now being brought to the new museum. Queen Victoria’s bronze statue, presently lying in the police lines, will also be brought here”.

The whole old statues and memories of the Mughal Era will be bought in this new museum, and ultimately the tourists would be having something new other than usual attraction.

Source | http://www.free-prsite.com

Monday, April 18, 2011

National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software- ABCD

Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida is going to organize its fifth workshop under "Knowledge Building Programme Series V: National Workshop on FLOSS based Library Automation Software- ABCD”, which is supported by UNESCO and jointly organized by Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida & Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development during May 26-29, 2011. The venue will be BIMTECH Campus, Greater Noida.
This will be a first workshop on ABCD in India as well as in Asia and it is the matter of immense pleasure that Dr. Egbert De Smet, Professor, Information & Library Science, University of Antwerp, Belgium will be the main Resource person for this Workshop.

About ABCD:-  Automation of liBraries and Centers of Documentation” - is an Open Source Integrated Library System developed by BIREME (WHO, Brazil) in collaboration with the Flemish Interuniversity Council, Belgium, using UNESCO’s ISIS database-technology. It covers almost all current needs of users as well as librarians.

Their will be no registration fees for the workshop. However, for the outstation candidates AC accomodation can be provided at BIMTECH guest house at cost of Rs.500/- for four days.

Professionals are requested to participate in the workshop and make it grand success. Workshop Brochure along with registration form is available at www.bimtech.ac.in. For any further query please feel free to contact undersigned.

Dr. Rishi Tiwari 
Librarian
Birla Institute of Management Technology(BIMTECH)
Plot No.5, Knowledge Park-II
Greater Noida(NCR)
U.P.-201306
Mob.:09810583623
Off.:0120-232301-10 (Extn. 401, 400)
rishi.tiwari@bimtech.ac.inrishi_70@rediffmail.com

Saturday, March 26, 2011

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

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Symposium on LIS Education in India: Challenges and Opportunities



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.