Regional Seminar on Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954

Regional Symposium on Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954

Directorate of Public Libraries, Chennai

Madras Library Association (MALA)

December 23, 2005

Directorate of Public Libraries,

737 Anna Salai, Chennai

Symposium

National Library, Kolkatta as proposed to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954 in association with Directorate of Public Libraries, TamilNadu and Madras Library Association.

Symposium Content

THEME: Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954

FACETS

1.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Evolution & Evaluation

2.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Tamil Nadu’s Perspective

3.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Andhra Pradesh’s Perspective

4.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Karnataka’s Perspective

5.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Kerala’s Perspective

6.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Pondicherry’s Perspective

7.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Publishers’ Perspective

8.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Author’s Perspective

9.  Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act 1954: Users’ Perspective

Symposium Conduct

The Symposium is organized for a day. Papers on the above listed facets are invited from the Experts in the field for presentation. This will be followed by panel discussion and audience interaction.

Symposium Participants

Library & Information professionals, particularly from Public Libraries, Experts, Students, Scholars & the General Public.

Symposium Registration

Each participant is charged a Registration Fee of Rs. 250/- per head. On request accommodation can be arranged. The Registration Form is enclosed and it can be filled and sent along with the DD drawn in favour of The District Central Officer, Chennai .and mail it to reach us on or before 20th December 2005.

Symposium Contacts

Mr. P. Kulasekaran, Director, Directorate of Public Libraries, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

Tel. 044-28524263/2880983 (O)

Ms. L. R. Gowri, Secretary, Madras Library Association.

Tel.: 044 – 24770056 (R) Email:

For further details

Please refer brochure and registration form that can be downloaded from the MALA website at www.accel-India.com/mala/