Book Fair 2014 AC Joshi Library August 25-29, 2014

Dr. J S Sharma Memorial Seminar-cum-Lecture

A C Joshi Library, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized Dr. J S Sharma memorial Seminar-cum-Lecture on 29-4-2014 on the eve of 90^th Birth Anniversary of Prof. Jagdish Saran Sharma who was Professor of Library and Information Science and Chief Librarian of A C Joshi Library, Panjab University. A Blood Donation Camp was also organized in which about 59 persons donated the blood. The seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Naval Kishore, Dean, College Development Council, Panjab University. In his inaugural address he highlighted the importance of Library Science in the present age of literature explosion of technological changes.

Prof. H R Chopra, former Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Panjab University delivered the keynote address. He traced the history of library science education in India with special reference to Punjab. He discussed the origin of development of Panjab University and role of Dr. J S Sharma in this regard. He discussed the latest developments in the field and also the expectations of the library users. He also highlighted significant enactdots pertaining to the life, professional career, qualities and achievements of Dr. Sharma.  Six Research Scholars of Dr. Sharma were facilitated by the Chief Guest.

Dr. J S Sharma memorial lecture on the theme “University libraries in 2020” was delivered by Prof. H R Chopra. He elaborated the professional achievements of Dr. J S Sharma. He also focused on the need of providing right information to the right person at the right time and at the right place. He was of the opinion that University Libraries are required to make full use of electronic documents, websites and other electronic devices in order to provide the information quickly, accurately, pin pointedly, exhaustible, economically and from various access points. He also paid rich tribute to Prof. J S Sharma. 

In the afternoon a Panel Discussion was held on the theme “University Libraries in 2020” which was moderated by Prof. Sewa Singh. The Panelists were Dr. R P Kumar, Mrs. Indu Dhawan and Dr. Jaya Kumar who discussed the need of adopting new technologies in the libraries in order to come upto the expectations of the clientele. They stressed the need of improving the infrastructural facilities, new gadgets and use of Internet for searching databases and websites from all over the world. Need of providing current awareness service, selective dissemination of information and user profile service was also opined. Some participants also deliberated in the discussion.

Dr. Raj Kumar floated the idea of instituting some scholarship in the memory of Dr. J S Sharma. The idea was well received and appreciated by all.  Some participants offered to donate money for this purpose. It was decided unanimously to write to the well wishers of Dr. J S Sharma to donate money. Thereafter a committee may be constituted to decide the modalities and other details.

More than 100 delegates from different parts of Northern India attended the Seminar and showed their views. The Seminar was concluded with a vote of thanks to Dr. Raj Kumar, University Librarian, A C Joshi Library who organized the Seminar.

SMS Facility introduced at AC Joshi Library Panjab University, Chandigarh

AC Joshi Library has an enormous collection of approximately 7.4 lakh volumes and serves more than 12,000 members. The library is fully computerized with RIFD technology and has always been striving to serve its users for 24x7x365  to the best and to that end it is has started SMS alert service. SMS notifications will be sent to the users regarding each transaction like  registration, membership renewal, issue, return, overdue reminder and reservation alert. The University Librarian, Dr. Raj Kumar stated that the Library users will be kept updated about any transaction that takes place in their account and the Library services will thus become more efficient.

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Librarian's Day 2013 Slide Show and Full Photo Album

Librarian's Day Celebrations at AC Joshi Library, Panjab University

AC Joshi Library celebrated Librarians’ Day on 12.8.2013 inaugurated by Prof. Lalit Kumar Bansal, Dean Research and Chairperson, USOL, Panjab University. This day is celebrated at the national level in India, in remembrance of National Professor of Library Science, Padmashree Dr. S R Ranganathan, who spearheaded library development in India. Dr. Raj Kumar, University Librarian, welcomed the participants coming from Chandigarh and surrounding region. Prof. Lalit Bansal, in his inaugural address emphasized on the importance of service aspect to users who visit the Library. Prof. Jagtar Singh from Deptt. Of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala had very enlgihtening talk on the relevance of Dr. Ranganathan in today’s scenario. Taking cognizance of his contribution, he recalled the legacy of Dr. Ranganathan. Mr. Sanjay Grover from Informatics India Ltd in his lecture on “From Discovery to Delivering – the true Digital Library” elaborated in detail the concept of Digital Library Services and the latest developments taking place in the field. Coinciding with the birthday celebrations of Dr. S R Ranganathan. A Panel Discussion held on ‘Users Expectations and Satisfaction’, in which Librarians as well as users shared the common platform to exchange their views. Presentations by various librarians about their libraries were also held on this occasion.  A Library Quiz was organised in collaboration with INFORMATICS India Ltd. a company delivering scholarly contents and Information products. Mr. Anil Kumar from Department of Laws won the quiz contest.

‘Librarians’ Day’ Celebration at AC Joshi Library, Panjab University on 12th August, 2013

Panjab University Library is celebrating ‘Librarians’ Day’ on 12^th August, 2013