Report of Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region (PLANNER) 2004
| Published date | 01 January 2005 |
| Date | 01 January 2005 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510588223 |
| Pages | 14-15 |
| Author | Prem Chand,T.A.V. Murthy,K. Prakash |
| Subject Matter | Library & information science |
Report of Promotion of Library Automation and
Networking in North Eastern Region
(PLANNER) 2004
Prem Chand, T.A.V. Murthy and K. Prakash
14 LIBRARY HITECH NEWS Number 1 2005, pp. 14-15, #Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 0741-9058, DOI 10.1108/07419050510588223
The 2nd Promotion of Library
Automation and Networking in North
Eastern Region (PLANNER)
Convention was organized by
Information & Library Network Centre
(INFLIBNET) in collaboration with
Manipur University, Imphal and held
4-5 November, 2004 (Plate 1).
The convention was initiated by
INFLIBNET to boost the automation
and networking of libraries in the North
East Region. The convention was
attended by the chairperson of the
Manipur Human Rights Commission,
Justice W.A. Shishak as the chief guest,
vice-chancellor of the University,
Professor N. Bijoy as the president and
deputy director of UGC Bangladesh,
Abdul Awal as the guest of honour.
Other important participants included
chief coordinator, Prem Chand,
university deans and staff of Manipur
University. The convention was
inaugurated by Shri W.A. Shishak,
chairperson of the Manipur Human
Rights Commission and former Chief
Justice of Chatisgarh and Himachal
Pradesh. The chief guest, Shri W.A.
Shishak remarked that the present
generation are fortunate to be born in
the computer age. He was optimistic
that the ongoing endeavor of bringing
INFLIBNET to the north-eastern states
will ensure the passage of the region
among successful states in the field of
communication. It will also benefit
information seekers, scholars and
academicians, he added. In his
inaugural address he expressed his
happiness to know about PLANNER
and appreciated the steps taken for this
region by INFLIBNET. He emphasized
that the North East needs special
attention and PLANNER is a step in
this direction.
Professor N. Bijoy Singh in his
speech expressed that the theme of the
convention, content creation, access
and management in networked
environment offers potential to bring
immense benefit to librarians. He
further stated that libraries have many
added roles in the arena of
disseminating information through the
latest technologies. The traditional
concept of a library, which brought to
mind a place to access paper records
and books had been redefined to one
that houses the most advanced media
facilities, including CD-ROM, internet,
a virtual library hub and remote access
to a wide range of networks.
Consequently, librarians and
information professionals have to
increasingly dispense their traditional
duties and combine them with tasks
involving continuously evolving
technologies, he added.
Shri Abdul Awal Deputy Director,
UGC Bangladesh in his address stated
that INFLIBNET had a vision to bridge
libraries in different universities
through a computer based networking
system in India. The Bangladesh UGC
is moved by the success of the
programme being launched by
INFLIBNET, and Shri Awal forwarded
his wish to make a contact chain
network between Bangladesh and India.
Ch. Radhyshyam Singh, University
Librarian and organizing Secretary
welcomed the delegates. Shri Prem
Chand, Scientist and Chief Coordinator
proposed a vote of thanks and
highlighted the efforts of INFLIBNET
and the UGC for the modernization of
libraries by launching UGC- INFONET
and an e-journal consortium
The professionals and the
participants of this 2nd Convention
PLANNER-2004 have taken this
opportunity for updating their
knowledge and experiences. More than
150 professionals from Manipur and
other states in the region and also from
the neighboring country Bangladesh
Plate 1
From left to right: Prem Chand, Chief Coordinator, Professor Bijoy Singh,
Vice Chancellor and Mr W.A. Shishak, Chairperson of the Manipur Human Rights
Commission and former Chief Justice of Chatisgarh and Himachal Pradesh
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