SATKAL Awards 2012: Call for Nominations

Nominations are invited for the SATKAL Awards 2012. These Awards are given each year to individuals for their perceptible contribution to the Library and Information profession for advancement of librarianship. The closing date for receiving nominations is 15 October 2012. Kindly send your nominations for the following awards:

•         National Librarian Award
•         Woman Librarian Award
•         Young Librarian Award
•         School Librarian Award

Eligibility:

Library and Information Science professionals working in India or abroad are eligible to apply.

At least 20 year experience in case of National Librarian Award and Women Librarian Award, and 10 year experience in for Young Librarian Award and School Librarian Award is necessary.

For Young Librarian Award, professionals must be below 45 years.

The self nominations will not be considered and a person can nominate only one person for each category. In case of school librarian it should be recommended by the principal of the school.

Written nominations must include- Name of the nominee, job title, organization, mailing address, phone no., email address, award category, a detailed profile highlighting the educational & professional experience, significant contribution made in the field of library and information science/services, publications, a paragraph (one page) justifying nomination for the award.  Besides a soft copy, send two printed copies of the nomination on or before 15 October 2012to:

Dr. Raj Kumar,

General Secretary, SATKAL &

University Librarian,

A.C. Joshi Library,

Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014

Email: rajkumar196@yahoo.co.in

Cell phone: 09417461789

Landline: 0172 2548159

A soft copy of the nomination should also be sent to: Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, SATKAL, Jagtardeep@gmail.com

Kindly write SATKAL AWARD 2012 on the top of the envelope and enclose a signed copy of the profile.