Birth of SALIS

Issues in the Beginning of 21st Century

Globalization of Education
Opening of self financing institutions all over in India
Digital threat and divide
Information Explosion, availability and accessibility
Publication of more information resources in e-version
Birth of Consortia and legal issues related to accessing
Copyright and IPR
Technology threat and opportunity
Technology enabled Library solutions
Availability of limited Budget
Lack of trained manpower
Lack of adequate training  and skills to Professionals in all parts of the country to meet the digital challenges

To address these issues, Mr. A. Hariharan, CSIR-S|ERC, Chennai convened a group of like minded LIS professionals in Chennai in January 2002.

It was decided in these meetings to start a professional society and also get the opinion of LIS professionals working in Chennai. 

A meeting was again convened on 3rd March 2002 in the LLA Building, Chennai. More than 50 Library professionals in and around Chennai attend the meeting.

It was unanimously decided to start a professional society named Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) by establishing Chapters at important cities in India  to address the issues and also to meet the challenges of 21st Century.

The formal inauguration of SALIS was held on 6th April 2002 at Bishop Heber College, Trichy

SALIS

The acronym ‘SALIS’ stands for Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science. Like-minded library professionals established SALIS as a professional association in March 2002. The primary focus was to provide need-based service to the profession and to work for the advancement of Library and Information Science (LIS). The current focus of SALIS is to ‘Reach the Unreached’ LIS professionals with rural settings in order to minimize the digital divide. It also pays attention on the working library professionals of Public Libraries, the segment which almost remains as an area of neglect.

STRUCTURE

The structure of SALIS is federal in character. There exists a central authority namely the Governing Council (GC) with elected/nominated office bearers. The GC is the apex body responsible for policy making. The role of the GC is to provide guidance and support for each chapter. Each chapter has its own office-bearers and functions under the guidance of their respective Executive Committee (EC). The EC is empowered to take decisions and is also the authority for implementation at local levels. Thus the decision making process has been decentralized. Each chapter has the freedom to organize programmes based on their local needs.

CHAPTERS

SALIS  has opened regional chapters at the following cities with the basic aim of providing services with a regional perspective as well as to meet regional aspirations of its members. It is also contemplating to open a few more regional chapters in the years to come.

• Chennai    ( 3rd March 2002)
• Thiruchirapalli (6th April 2002)
• Coimbatore (19th October 2002)
• Tirunelveli  (22nd March 2003)
• Madurai    (13th March 2004)
• New Delhi (18th June 2004)
• Vellore (7th August 2005 )
• Nagpur  (27th December 2006)
• Karaikudi (9th April 2008)
• Erode (9th March 2009)
• Puducherry ( 28th July 2013)

MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility: Any professionals holds a certificate/diploma/degree in Library and Information Science or any professionals who wish to work for the objectives of SALIS.
SALIS offers the following categories of membership:
Life Membership                            - Rs.500
Institutional Membership                 - Rs.5000
A Library or information centre attached to an institution
Sustain Membership                        - Rs.5000
Any institution engaged in Library and Information Science and Technology activities

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME(CEP)

 

As envisaged in its objectives, every chapter of SALIS is periodically conducting lectures on emerging trends by inviting experts. The experts are either the practicing librarians or academicians from Library and Information Science Schools and allied fields. It also has conducted special programmes to impart softskills, which is very much essential for library professionals in the age of globalization and liberalisation. The thrust areas are Information and Communication Technology(ICT), human resource development and training with emphasis on information literacy, the ability to handle digital environment efficiently with the latest digital tools and techniques.  It also conducts Quiz programmes for library and information science students of post-graduate level.

 COURSE CONTENT

SALIS felt the need of the hour of library professional. In consonance with one of its objectives, SALIS has formulated the course content on the following topics viz.:

• Knowledge Management
• E-publishing
• Managerial skills
• ICT, Digital tools/techniques
• Web resources
• Information Literacy
• E-resources
• Internet applications
• Technical Writing
• Meta data

 

PUBLICATIONS

SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science – an International Journal [ISSN 0973-3108]

SALIS Journal of Information Management & Technology [ISSN 0975-4105 ]

Objective of the journal

To disseminate latest developments, research activities, important work done in the field of Library and Information Science and Technology(LIST) and also to exchange knowledge, experience, issues and solutions among professionals and other interested groups.

SALIS Newsletter

SALIS is publishing newsletter on a quarterly basis. It has started a free e-journal called “SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science”. The SALIS newsletter has disseminated professional knowledge to the members

Books

SALIS published the following books with ISBN
 
Initiatives in Libraries and Information Centres in the Digital ERA
Future Technology for Empowering LIS Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities
Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future
Knowledge Networking in the Digital Era
Networking of Libraries, Resources and Users
Next Generation Digital Libraries
Innovative Library Services
Open Source System for Library and Information Science & Technology
Next Generation Library Services

Collaborating Institutions

SALIS organized programmes jointly with many reputed organizations. Some of them are:

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras
• Anna University
• Karunya University
• B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
• Delhi Technological University
• RTM Nagpur University
• IIHMR, Jaipur
• JIIT, Noida
• Jaypee University of Information Technology , Waknaghat, Distt-Solan, H.P.
• Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna (MP).
• Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
• National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
• KLN College of Engineering, Madurai
• Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
• Connemara Public Library, Chennai
• Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
• JBAS College for Women, Chennai
• Sr. Xaviers’ College, Palayamkottai
• PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
• Heavy Water Plant, DAE, Govt of India, Tuticorin

 

AWARDS

SALIS instituted the following awards to recognise and encourage LIS professionals those who contribute for the profession and society.

1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level)
2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award
3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award
4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award
5. Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals
6. Best Paper Award for LIS Students

LECTURE SERIES

Besides about 70 lectures arranged on various emerging topics  in LIST, SALIS also conducted a series of programmes cum lectures on Personality Development  for the LIS professionals. Regular monthly lectures are being organised on emerging topics by the various chapters of SALIS. The importance of soft-skills for our professionals was felt out; hence a series of lectures on various skills were conducted in every month. Some were listed below:

Mr.K.Mohan, AGM, RBI delivered a lecture on “Effective Communication”
Mr.K.Mohan, AGM, RBI delivered a lecture on “Stress Management”
Dr.S.Thenmozhi, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Directorate of Distance Education, Universty of Madras spoke on “Self-esteem and self-awareness”
Mr.Muthaiah Ramanathan, Mind Dynamics Centre on “Public Speaking”
Ms.Aysha Onterio, spoke on “Time Management”
Ms.J.S.Gunavathy, Lecturer, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai spoke on “Project Proposal Writing

INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMME

To promote the reading habits and use of ICT,   SALIS regularly organises Information Literacy programmes for corporation school children

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

SALIS offers the following services:

• Setting up Libraries and Information Centres
• Library Automation
• Database Creation and Maintenance
• Application of ICT in Libraries
• Knowledge Management
• Digitisation
• Digital Library
• Institutional Repositories
• Web Designing
• Library Portal
• Customised Library and Information Services
• Human Resource Development
• Information Literacy Programmes
• Community Information
• Evaluation of Library Services
• Training programmes on Various LIST and ICT topics

PARTNERSHIP WITH UNESCO

SALIS has organized a series of programmes on Information Literacy  at Chennai, Nagpur and Delhi jointly with UNESCO.

SALIS undertaken a project on ‘Developing an E-Learning Portal for Awareness Raising on Information Literacy Competency Development Skills for Southern Asia’.
More details of the project can be found it ‘http://salisonline.org’
E-GROUP

SALIS E-Group has been established it E-Group for exchange of information and ideas among the members. It is one of the active e-groups in India.

 SALIS Success Story

Continuous need based programmes for professional development in emerging new areas and
Professional Skill Development

Encouraging, recognizing, felicitating and  honouring the LIS Professionals

Exchange of knowledge, ideas and dissemination of latest information through SALIS E-group, newsletters, journals, web site and blog

Giving various roles to deserving members on rotation such as EC/GC members in various capacities, resource persons for SALIS programmes, Editorial Advisory Board members for SALIS publications, etc

Accountability, Transparency, integrity and honesty in all the transactions

Passion and Commitment to work among the members

Collective decision making process and sharing responsibility

No special privileges to EC/GC members

Slogans   

SALIS Family
Team SALIS
To Reach the UnReached
Innovate and Serve
Quality
Professionalism
Together we can build knowledge Communities

Events/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/FUNCTION  

2002

 Some Important Programmes organized by SALIS.

Formation and Birth of SALIS, 3 March 2002, District Central Library, Chennai

Formation of SALIS Chennai Chapter, 3 March 2002, District Central Library, Chennai

Formal inauguration of SALIS, 6th April 2002, Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Formation of SALIS Trichy Chapter, 6th April 20012, Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Launch of SLAIS Website April 2002

Launch of SALIS E-group April 2002

Launch of SALIS E-journal June 2002

Workshop on NET/SLET Examinations on 18-19, June  2002 at Connemara Public Library. Chennai

Get-together of LIS Professional in Tanjore, 27 July 2002,Thanjavur

Lecture of ‘The art of Scientific Writing’, R.Srinivsan, 27th July 2002, Thanjavur

Workshop on NET/SLET Examinations on 17-18 Aug, 2002 at Bishop College, Tiruchi

Inauguration of SALIS Coimbatore Chapter, 19th Oct 2002, Bishop Appaswamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

Seminar on Digital Library on  26 Oct 2002 at Sri Sairam Engineering College Institution of SALIS Award, Dec 2002

 

2003

Seminar on Digital Library and Information Resources on the Internet on 22 March 2003 at St. John’s College, Palyamkottai, Tirunelveli.

Effective Communication for LIS Professionals, 2nd March 2003, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

Regional Seminar on PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY DOCUMENTS, 17 March 2013, Auxilium College , Vellore

Inauguration of SALIS Tirunelveli Chapter, 22 March 2003, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai

Workshop on Effective Communication Skills - an Orientation Programme for Library Professionals, 27 September 2003, SALIS HQ, Chennai 

Workshop on Accreditation and Certification of Libraries on 10 Oct  2003,  C S I Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Special Lecture on Copyright in the Information Age, V.Sajthi Regha, MSSW, 12 Oct 2003, SALIS HQ, Chennai

A debate on Print Media versus Electronic Media, 16  Nov 2003 at Connemara Public Library

National Library Week Celebrations and Felicitation to Plam Kaliyanasundaram, 23th Nov 2003, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai

 

2004

Inter-University Quiz programme on IT for Library,   25 Jan 2004, IITM, Chennai

Special Lecture on Information Retrieval in the Context of Digital Library, C. Jayakumar, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, 8 Feb 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Seminar on  Developing Skills for the Librarians in the Digital Era on 13 March 2004 at Yadava College, Madurai

Inauguration of SALIS Madurai Chapter, 13 March 2004, Madura

Special Lecture on Global trends in electronic information and their implication for Libraries in India, Dr. Paul Pandian, MATSCIENCE, Chennai, 14 M arch 2004, SALIS HQ , Chennai

Workshop on Event Management for LIS Professionals 25 March 2004  at P S G College of Technology, Coimbatore

Special Lecture on Networking in a Library with special reference to LAN environment, P.Pandian, Sri Venkatewsara |Engineering College, Sriperumbudur, 11 April 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Training Course on Digital Library,  8-9 May 2004 at  SALIS, Chennai

Training Course on Web Technology, 15-16 May 2004 at SALIS,  Chennai

Inauguration SALIS DELHI- NCR Chapter, 18 June 2004, Jeepee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, Delhi

Information Management Centre, G.C. Shivakumar, RMK Engineering College, 11 July 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Special Lecture on ISO: 9001-2000 – Library Applications, Dr. S. Muralidhar, CVRE, Chennai, 8 Aug 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Special Lecture on Building E-resources for an Academic Library, Dr. K. Nithyanandam, Director, Anna University Library, 12 Sep 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Stress Management, Dr. N Surendra Prasath, Principal, D J Academy for Managerial Excellence
Coimbatore, 25 Oct 2004, Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore

Lecture on Knowledge Management, Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, MIT, 10 Oct 2004, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Programme on  Internet & Intranet, 10 Dec 2004 at PSG College of Technology Library, Coimbatore

National Workshop on Building Digital Libraries using DSpace on  16-17 Dec 2004 at IIT Madras, Chennai

Seminar on Content Creation and Management in Digital Era 18 Dec 2004 at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai

 

2005

Expert System For Indian Pharmaceutical Drug, Dr. S.Palani, 9 Jan 2005, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Special Lecture on Organizational Climate,  P.Panneerselvam, Crescent Engg College, Chednnai, 13.02.2005, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Special Lecture on Quality Management in Libraries, S.KANNAN, Tutor Librarian, Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan, 13 Feb 2005, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Group Discussion cum Special Lecture on Issues faced by LIS Professionals in USA To-day, Ms. Pamela C. Sieving, Biomedical Librarian/Informationist, National Institute of Health Library, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, 15 Feb 2005, IIT Madras

Seminar on Changing Faces of Libraries on 26 Feb 2005 at Mannar College, Madurai.

Seminar on Innovative Skills to Library Professionals in the IT Era on 2 March 2005 at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy

Special Programme on Result Oriented Communication, Mr.K.Mohan, A.G.M., R.B.I, Chennai,  13 March 2005, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Get-together of LIS Professionals and Lecture on Electronic Resources, R.Srinivasan, 19 March 2005, Alagappa Study Centre, Tuticorin

Seminar on Innovative Skills to LIS Professionals, 2 April 2005, Bishop Heber College, Trichy

Special Lecture on Marketing of Information Products/Services,  Mr. Yesudoss, SRM Deemed University, 10.04.2005, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Special Programme  on Stress Management, Mr.K.Mohan, Assistant General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, 10 April 2005, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Workshop on Research Methodology and Report Writing, Jamal Mohamad College, Trichy

Self awareness and self esteem,  Dr. Thenmozhli, University of Madras. 12 June 2005, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Seminar on Modern Managerial Skills in Library and Information Centres on 16 April 2005 , D.J.Academy for Managerial Excellence, Coimbatore.

Special Lecture on Managing Your Time Effectively, Ms.Ayesha Mushtag, ONEIRIC, centre for
Psychological Assitance and Life Skill Development, 10 July 2005, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Inauguration of SALIS Vellore Chapter, 7 Aug 2005, Vellore

The “Impact of IT in Libraries Services”, Mr. Srikanth, 7 Aug 2005, Vellore

Ranganathan Birthday Celebration cum Felicitation to honour Retired LIS  professionals  cum Lectures - 1. Lecture on Ranganathan’s contributions to Library Science by Dr. A.Ganesan, HOD, DLIS, Sri Poondi  Pushpam College, Poondi. 2. Lecture on Impact of IT in Library & Information Services by Dr.S. Balasubramanian, Librarian, Periyar Maniyammai Engineering College, Vallam 3. Felicitations to library professionals.13 Aug 2005, Besant Hall, Tanjore

Special Lecture on Public Speaking, Muthiah Ramanathan, Director - Training, of Mind
Dynamics Center and President Hypnotique Circle, 11 Sep 2005, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

SALIS Madurai Chapter, Special Meeting on 11th September 2005. MUTA, MAdurai

Workshop on Library – a Centre for Knowledge Management on 17 Sep 2005  at  Heavy Water Plant Dept of Atomic Energy,  Tuticorin 

Seminar on Media and Library on 8-9 Oct 2005 at  Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore

Special Lecture on Project Proposal Writing, Ms. J.S.Gunavathy, MSSW, Chennai, 9 Oct 2005, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

Seminar on Information Requirements for To-day Library Users on 1 Nov 2005 at Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

 

2006

Internet – Enhancing values in Libraries , 11 Feb 2006 at KLN College of Information Technology, Madurai

SALIS 2006 -  National Conference on Initiatives in Libraries and Information Centres in the Digital ERA, 8-10th June 2006 at Karunya University, Coimbatore

Seminar on Internet – Enhancing Values in Library Services, 11th Feb .2006, K.L.N. College of
Information Technology, Pottapalayam, Madurai

Felicitation Function to Retired LIS professionals, 14 May 2006, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottrai

Special Lecture on "Impact of ICT and  Challenges faced by LIP's., Dr. S.Surianarayanan, 25 June 2006, Alagappa Study Centre, Tuticorin

Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Birthday Celebrations  and Felicitation to Ph.D awardees, 12 Aug 2006, SALIS HQ, Chennai

Workshop on Greeenstone Digital Library Software, 19-20 Aug 2006, DLIS, RTM Nagpur University

Regional Seminar on E-Resources: Effective Utilization in Academic and Special Libraries, 8-9 Sep 2006, KLN College of Engineering, Madurai

Workshop on Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques, 9-10 Sep 2006, Connemara Public Library, Chennai

National Workshop on  Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and  GSDL, 27-28 Oct 2006, Thiyagarajar College of Management, Madurai

Information  Literacy Competency Development for Library Professionals and Special Educators. 6-10, Nov, 2006, Supported by UNESCO, MSSW, Chennai

National Library Week Celebrations and also programme for promoting Reading Habits of Corporation School Children, 14th Nov 2006, Connemara Public Library

Sensitization of Information  Literacy, 23.12.2006, Supported by UNESCO, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi,

Inauguration of SALIS Nagpur Chapter, 27 Dec 2006, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur

Sensitization of Information  Literacy, 28.12.2006, Supported by UNESCO, DLIS, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur

Seminar on Future Libraries, 30.12.2006, Anna University, Chennai

 

2007

Seminar on RFID Technology and Library Management in Digital Era, 03 Feb 2007, St.Joseph College, Tiruchi

Digital Library Initiatives using DSpace and GSDL, 16-17 March, 2007, B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

Preservation of Library materials, 17 March 2007 Asylum College, Vellore

SALIS 2007 - National Conference on Future Technology for Empowering LIS Professionals: Challenges and Opportunities, 9-11 August 2007, Anna University, Chennai

Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities in Libraries, 27 Oct 2007, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Madurai

Advanced  Training cum Workshop on Web Page Design, 6-7, Dec 2007, St. Xavier’s College, Palyamkottai

 

2008

Inauguration of  UNESCO-SALIS e-learning Portal on Awareness Raising on Information Literacy Competency Skill Development for Southern Asia was formally opened to public by Padmashree Dr. Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty in the presence of Mr. A.Natarajan, former Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai and Mr. N. Avadaiappan, Director, Connemara Public Library , 5.1.2008,  Connemara Public Library, Chennai.

Information Technology and Information Literacy for School Librarians, 5 Jan 2008, Connemara Public Library Chennai

National Workshop on Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and GSDL, IMHR, Jaipur, 14-15, March 2008

Advanced  Training cum Workshop on Web Page Design, 18-19, April 2008 Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai

International Conference on ICT and Knowledge Networking, 22-24, Jan 2008, Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

Emerging Technology in Digital Libraries and E-Learning, 13th Mar 2010, KLNCIT, Madurai

Redefining the Library in the Digital Era – 20th Mar 2010, Sivandi Aditanar Engineering College, Tiruchendur

Training Programme on E-learning using Moode, 27-28, Mar 2010, BASAD, Coimbatore

Inauguration of SALIS Karaikudi Chapter, 9th April 2008, Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Advanced Training cum Workshop on Web Page Design, 18-19, April 2008 Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai

SALIS 2008- Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future, 7-9, Aug 2008, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
Digital Libraries for Academic Institutions using GSDL, 4th Oct 2008, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti
International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS- 2008) , 18-20, December, 2008, JIIT, Noida, Delhi

 

2009

SALIS 2009- International Conference on Knowledge Networking in ICT Era, 22-24, Jan 2009, Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

Inauguration of SALIS Erode Chapter, 09 March 2009, K.S.R. College of Arts & Science, Tiruchengode

Preparatory Programme for NET/SET, 25-26, July 2009, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode

Preparatory Programme for NET/SET, 09 August 2009, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode

Workshop on Koha : An Open source Integrated Library System, 28th & 29th of November 2009, K S Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode

 

2010

SALIS Journals release function and felicitation of LIS Professionals, 6th March 2010, ICSA, Chennai

Emerging Technologies in Digital Libraries and E-Learning, 13th March 2010 , K.L.N. College of Information Technology , Pottapalayam, Madurai

Seminar on Re-defining the Library i the Digital Age, 20th March 2010, Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar college of Engineering, Tiruchendur

International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS-2010), 3-5, June, 2010 , Jaypee University of Information Technology , Waknaghat, Distt-Solan, H.P.

National Seminar on Managing E-Resources, 24th July 2010, K.L.N. College of Engineering, Pottapalayam, Madurai

State Level Seminar on E-Resources, 13th August 2010, Sri Sarada College For Women, Tirunelveli

Free Training Program for LIS Professionals for TRB, 15 August, 2010, DCL, Palayamkottai
Two-day Preparatory Programme for TRB: Library and Information Science
(Recruitment 2010), 14 & 15 August 2010, Chikkaiah Naicker College, Erode

Free Training Program for LIS Professionals for TRB, 15th August, 2010, DCL, Palayamkottai

SALIS 2010 - Next Generation Digital Libraries and Web Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities, 19-21 August 2010, Sri Krishna College of Engineering Technology, Coimbatore

National Seminar on Total Quality Management in Digital Libraries, 27th October 2010, Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai

 

2011

Special function, Felicitation and Honoring Ph.D Awardees and Retired Professionals, 24th July 2011, Sri Parasakthi College for Women (Autonomous), Courtallam

Preparatory Exam for NET/SLET Exam, 24 July, 31 July, 7 Aug, 2011,Bishop Heber College,
Tiruchi

Preparatory Exam for NET/SLET Exam, 24 July, 31 July, 7 Aug, 2011, JBAS College for Women, Chennai

National Seminar on Implementation of Future Technologies in Academic Libraries , 12 August 2011, KLN College of Technology, Madurai

Library Week Celebrations for Promotion of Reading Habits and Use of Books for Knowledge Enhancement, 8th - 12th August 2011, JBAS College for Women (SIET College for Women), Chennai

Library Week Celebrations for Promotion of Reading Habits and Use of Books for Knowledge Enhancement, St.Mary’s College for Women, Tuticorin, 26-30, September, 2011

SALIS 2011- National Conference on Networking of Libraries, Resources and Users, 13-15 Oct 2011, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti

National Library Week Celebration and Felicitation and Honoring Function, 27 Nov 2011, Bishop Heber College, Trichy.

 

2012

SALIS DECENNIAL PROGRAMM cum family get together, 11-12 Feb 2012, Kodaikanal

SALIS 2012 – National Conference on Innovative Library Services, 19-21 January, 2012, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering

National Conference on Open Source System for Library and Information Science & Technology,  8-9 the June 2012 B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai

Seminar on Advancement in Digital Information Sources and Services for Education and Research, 19 July 2012,National College of Engineering, Maruthakulam, Tirunelveli

National Workshop on E-resources for Engineering Technology and Research, 4 Aug 2012, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti

Celebration of Librarians’ Day cum  Honoring/Felicitating the Meritorious services of cum Special Lecture on Security systems in Libraries, 12 Aug 2012, Bishop Heber College, Trichi

National Workshop on E-resources for Engineering and Technology, 14 Sep 2012, Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology

NET/SET Workshop, 23, 30  Sep, 2012, MIT, Chennai

NET/SET Workshop, 23 & 30 Sep, 2012, Kongu Arts  & Science College, Coimbatore

ETTLIS-2012 - The 3rd International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Service, 26 - 27 Oct 2012, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna (MP).

National Library Week Celebration cum Felicitation Function to honour Retired LIS Professionals, Ph.D Awardees and NET/SET holders, 18 Nov 2012, Anna University, Chennai

Panel Discussion on  Preparing for the Future, 18 Nov 2012, Anna University, Chennai

National Workshop on Research Techniques & Methods in LIS, 23-24 Nov 2012, KPR School of Business, Coimbatore

 

2013

International Seminar on Knowledge Management for Technical Education, 19 January 2013, Velammal College of Engineering & Technology, Madurai.

Inauguration SALIS Pondicheery Chapter, 28 July 2013, Pondicherry

Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries, 26-10-2013, AMET University, Chennai

Two days NET/SET Preparatory Programme, 15-16 November 2013, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai.

Two days NET/SET Preparatory Programme, 7-8  December 2013, Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem

Two days NET/SET Preparatory Programme, 7-8  December 2013, Gurunanak College, Chennai

SALIS 2013 - Next Generation Library Services, 16-17 Aug 2013, JBAS College for Women, Chennai

National Library Celebration cum Felicitation to honour LIS Professionals (Retired/Ph.D Awardees and NET/SET holders), 15.12.2013, Madurai

Seminar on Application of Web 2.0 and Social Media for Academic Library and Information Services, 19th October 2013, CIT, Coimbatore

Seminar on Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries, 26th October 2013, AMET University, Chennai

SALIS Leadership Summit, Madurai, 15.12.2013, Madurai

 

2014

Workshop cum Training Programme on Creating Websites and Blogs using WordPress for Library and Information Serices, 8th Feb 2014, SSSS Jain College for Women, Chennai.

SALIS Leadership Summit, 23rd Feb 2014, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy

Forthcoming Programmes

SALIS 2014: National Conference on Reaching the UnReached: Connecting Users and Resources through Services and Technologies, 8-9 August 2014, CIT, Coimbatore