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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

WELCOME TO NEWELY APPOINTED LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT AC JOSHI LIBRARY PU, CHANDIGARH

After conducting the Written Test as well as interview for the selection of the 

posts of Library Assistants (advertised vide Advt. No. 18/2010), the result of the 

candidates has been finalized. The names/roll numbers of the selected & wait-listed 

candidates are as under. This is also available on the University’s website 

www.puchd.ac.in : - 

Ms. Nav Jyoti

Mr. Harinder Singh

Ms. Dimple Sharma

Mr. Anil Kumar

Mr. Surender Chauhan

Ms. Reetu Rani

Ms. Reena Mavi

Mr. Rajnish Kumar  

Mr. Gurpreet Singh

Ms. Deepika Tewari

Mr. Vinod Kumar

Mr. Vinod Sharma

Ms. Simerjit Kaur

Ms. Pooja Goel

Ms. Richa Gupta

Mr. Vinod Kumar

Ms. Savita Kumari

Ms. Suman Lata

Ms. Harpreet Kaur

Ms. Jaspreet Kaur

Ms. Sharndip Kaur

Mr. Mohd. Akhter

Ms. Anu Aggarwal

Mr. Davinder Singh

Mr. Jasvir Singh

Mr. Ravinder Kumar Hira

Ms. Rajinder Kaur

Ms. Rajni Bala

Mr. Sunil Kumar

“Reimaging Library and Information Science Profession in the Digital Environment”

Noted Library Science expert and Department of Library and Information Science, University of Karnataka, Dharwad Prof. C.R. Krissidappa todaylibrarians should adopt Information Technology and latest technological advancements. Hewas delivering a lecture on “Reimaging Library and Information Science Profession in theDigital Environment” to the librarians of Panjab University and local librarians here atAC Joshi Library today.  As many as 75 local librarians attended the lecture.In his thought provoking lecture, Prof. C.R. Krissidappa deliberated on all aspects oflibrarianship. The growth of knowledge and information has thrown a challenge to thelibrary professionals.  The librarians will have to adopt newer and newer technologiesemerging in the field to cope up with the new demands and expectations of readers in thechanging knowledge and information scenario, he stressed.  The National KnowledgeCommission has set up National Mission for Libraries for the proper growth of librarysystem in the country.