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Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (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. Currently, it has five hundred (900) members in its fold. CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME(CEP) CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMMES CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/TRAINING PROGRAMMES ORGANISED
SALIS has framed its objectives by considering and accommodating the aspirations of its members particularly young and upcoming library professionals. The objectives are framed after considerable deliberations in appropriate forums. They are practicable, executable and achievable. The execution of these objectives are reviewed periodically in its Annual General Body(AGB) meetings. The President is reviewing the status of implementation of these objectives chapter wise with the office bearers of the respective chapters. The aims and objectives of SALIS are enumerated below:
To promote the development and advancement of Library and Information Science and Technology (LIST) and all related fields
To provide a common forum/network of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals to meet frequently and exchange their ideas and share their experiences
To organise and conduct events of interest to the members such as meetings, lectures, seminars, conferences, training programmes, etc.
To disseminate important scientific, technical and other information relevant to the scope and objectives of the society through publication of newsletters, reports, etc.,
To collaborate with the various National/International professional bodies/agencies for the development of Libraries and Information Centres, etc. as well as for the professionals
To encourage professionals for there yeomen services to the profession by giving awards etc To undertake projects and conduct research, etc in various areas of LIST
To promote application of Information Technology in Library and Information Centres in order to provide timely and quality services to the end users
To take active measures to inculcate the reading habits for developing the society
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.
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.
SALIS offers the following categories of membership: Life Membership - Rs.300 Any professionals holds a certificate/diploma/degree in Library and Information Science or any professionals who wish to work for the objectives of SALIS. Institutional Membership - Rs.3000 A library or information centre attached to an institution Sustain Membership - Rs.5000 Any institution engaged in Library and Information Science and Technology activities Click here to download application form
More than 800 professionals all over India are members of SALIS
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. It has conducted twenty five(25) seminars/workshops at various places within a span of three years
SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science SALIS is publishing newsletter on a quarterly basis. It has started a free e-journal called “SALIS Journal of Library and Information Science”. It has started an e-group by name SALIS e-group, which has emerged as an active forum for communication among library professionals. The SALIS newsletter has disseminated professional knowledge on many emerging and technical topics
SALIS instituted the following awards to recognise and encourage LIS progessionals those who contribute for the profession and society.
Click here to know more about the SALIS awards This is the E-Group of SALIS members SALIS E-Group has been established for exchange of information and ideas among the members.
Click here to join a member of SALIS E-Group
CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES SALIS offers the following services:
INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMME To promote the reading habits and use of ICT of corporation school children, SALIS regularly organises Information Literacy prgrammes for corporation school children.
Besides about 50 lectures arranged on various emerging topics in LIST, SALIS also conducted a series of programmes cum lectures on ‘Personality Development’ for the library and information professionals. Regular monthly lectures are being organised on emerging topics by the various chapters of SALIS.
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMMES ORGANISED (Chronological order with topic, duration, dates)
Workshop on NET/SLET Examinations on 18-19, May 2002 at Connemara Public Library. Chennai
Workshop on NET/SLET Examinations on 17-18 Aug, 2002 at Bishop College, Tiruchi
Seminar on Digital Library on 26.10.2002 at Sri Sairam Engineering College
Seminar on Digital Library and Information Resources on the Internet on 22.3.2003 at St. John’s College, Palyamkottai, Tirunelveli.
Workshop on Effective Communication Skills - an Orientation Programme for Library Professionals on 27.09.2003 at SALIS, Chennai
Workshop on Accreditation and Certification of Libraries on 10. 10. 2003 at C S I Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.A debate on Print Media versus Electronic Media was organized on 16 Nov 2003 at Connemara Public Library
Inter-University Quiz programme on IT for Library at IITM, Chennai on 25th Jan 2004
Seminar on Developing Skills for the Librarians in the Digital Era on 13.03.2004 at Yadava College, Madurai
Workshop on Event Management for LIS Professionals 25.04. 2004 at P S G College of Technology, Coimbatore
Training Course on Digital Library on 8-9 May .2004 at SALIS, Chennai
Training Course on Web Technology on 15-16 May 2004 at SALIS, Chennai
Training Course on Library Automation on 22-23 May 2004 at SALIS, Chennai
Programme on Internet & Intranet on 10.12.2004 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 18.12. 2004 at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai
Seminar on Changing Faces of Libraries on 26.02.2005 at Mannar College, Madurai.
Seminar on Innovative Skills to Library Professionals in the IT Era on 2.4 2005 at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy
Workshop on Research Methodology and Report Writing, Jamal Mohamad College, Trichy
Seminar on Modern Managerial Skills in Library and Information Centres on 16.04.2005 at D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence, Coimbatore.
Workshop on Library – a Centre for Knowledge Management on 17.09.2005 at Heavy Water Plant Dept of Atomic Energy, Tuticorin
Seminar on Media and Library on 8-9 Oct 2005 at Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore
Seminar on Information Requirements for To-day Library Users on 12.11.2005 at Crescent Engineering College, Chennai
Internet – Enhancing values in Libraries , 11th 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
Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software, 19-20, Aug 2006, DLIS,RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
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
Sanitization of Information Literacy, 23.12.2006, Supported by UNESCO, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi,
Sanitization of Information Literacy, 28.12.2006, Supported by UNESCO, DLIS, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Seminar on Future Libraries, 30.12.2006, Anna University, Chennai
Seminar on RFID Technology and Library Management in Digital Era, 03.02.2007, 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
National Workshop on
Building Digital Libraries using DSpace and GSDL, IMHR, Jaipur, 14-15,
March 2008
Re-Building the Libraries:
Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future, 7-9, Aug 2008, Kumaraguru
College of Technology, Coimbatore |
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