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Monday, November 12, 2012
A library in Dal Lake The only library in Dal maintained by a school dropout Book Lover MAJID MAQBOOL
In a modest cottage near gate number one in the interiors of Dal, a small wooden door opens into the only library in Dal Lake. Named ‘Travelers Library’ by its passionate 43-year-old owner, Muhammad Latif Oata, the library houses an eclectic collection of over 500 books in many languages, including Germen, French, Spanish and Hebrew . The personal collection of books would not have become a library had Latif, a third standard school dropout, not loved the idea of collecting and exchanging books in return for getting to know the stories.
Latif cannot read books but he loves them. He identifies his books by their colour and publisher’s mark. The books are placed alphabetically—from A to Z—on multiple shelves spread over a wall adorned with Allama Iqbal’s life size poster. There are separate, smaller shelves for books in French, German and other foreign languages. Every book in his collection evokes memories of those who exchanged books with him. He gets up and carefully pulls out a special, original edition of Ian Fleming’s novel Goldfinger gifted by a foreign visitor. He has many original, old and rare editions of books in his collection. On the desk lie five books in French language. Few days back a French visitor had come with his books for the library.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Kashmir University to link with public libraries at district level
Srinagar, May 7: In order to review the working of the Allama Iqbal Library, a meeting of the Library Committee members under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Kashmir University Prof Talat was held at e-Resources Centre here on Monday.
During the meeting various issues concerning the functioning of the Library, budget allocation, infrastructure upgradation, purchase of rare books, IT policy of the University, opportunities of membership for senior citizens and civil society members, orientation program for fresh students and digitization of rare manuscripts were discussed.
On the occasion, Prof Talat emphasised on getting linked with the public libraries at district level. “We should tap the satellite technology and there should be some link between Allama Iqbal Library and different colleges of the Valley including the public libraries in various districts so that students and scholars could get benefited from the rich collection of manuscripts, books and journals.”
“At the same time there has to be some academic audit at our University level so that we can ascertain that how much the facility at Allama Iqbal Library is being used by students and faculty members of various departments. This will help us to know the departments who are not attending the Central Library for research and other academic purposes,” Prof Talat said.
While stressing the management of Allama Iqbal Library to focus more on collection of soft copies than the hard ones due to paucity of space, Prof Talat said there is a need to go through some structural changes.
“All over the world there is more focus on collection of soft copies as the space in the libraries is shrinking and same is the case with our library,” he said.
He appreciated the cooperation from members of civil society and participants for making suggestions.
“We will ensure that these suggestions are put forward to the competent authorities both in the state and union government so that all the required budgetary support and approval to implement the recommendations are provided,” he said.
The Committee discussed various other issues including the proposal of providing mandatory user awareness services for scholars and students at the beginning of each academic session. It also discussed proposals for setting up of multimedia unit in the Library and enhancement of temporary library membership fee, overdue charges, up gradation of CCTV system and creation of separate selection for differently abled students.
Earlier Librarian Allama Iqbal Library Riyaz Rufai made a power point presentation about the various activities and services provided by the Library for the students, scholars, faculty members and members from civil society.
The meeting among other attended by Dr GQ Allaqband, Prof Laxman Rao former Professor at Osmania University Hyderabad, Professor Shabahat Hussain University Librarian Aligarh Muslim University, Registrar KU Prof S Fayaz, Dean Academic Affairs Prof AM Shah, Dean College Development Council Prof Mushtaq Ahmed Kaw and Dean Research Prof Khursheed Ahmed Andrabi.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Dy. Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Kashmir University
UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF No. II of 2012
Dated April, 30,2012
I) Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the following posts available in the Departments/Centres/Campuses of the University. The applications on the prescribed form should reach the Recruitment Section of the University by June15th, 2012,
S. No Department/Centre/Campus Posts No. of Posts
01. Allama Iqbal Library i) Deputy Librarian 04
II) The Pay Band and the AGP of the posts are as under:
ii) Assistant Librarian / Rs. 15600-39100 AGP Rs. 6000
III) Qualifications and other requirements for the posts are as under:-
For the post of Deputy Librarian
i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record.
ii) Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian
iii) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library.
For the post of Assistant Librarian
A Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or an equivalent Professional Degree with at least 55% of the marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library.
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