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Invitation to Present | SoFerence 2026: A Global Platform to Showcase AI Use Cases in Libraries at Virtual
The Fr. Arrupe Central Library, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on “Bridging Knowledge, Technology, and Society through Libraries” at Fr. Albert Huart Hall (Auditorium), St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
International Conference on “Transforming Libraries through AI for a Smarter Knowledge Future” (ICTL–2026) at Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Mode: Hybrid (Online & Offline)
Future of librarianship is bright or dark in India ?
In our country librarians are facing following problems therefore a genuine question arises that future of librarianship is bright or dark in India.
1. Status issue at workplace and society
2. Salary and stipend = MNREGA Mazadoor
3. Exploitation in private sector
4. Non teaching Cadre in school/ college and university
5. Unemployment
6. No promotion opportunities for Librarians/ Asst. Librarians in school/ college and university.
7. Condition of School and Public libraries
8. Working Condition and pay scales of Public Libraries
9. No post of librarian sanction in UP State Government senior secondary school
10. No post of librarians in ITIs
11. Less pay bands for librarians in Engineering College and Polytechnic colleges (AICTE norms)
12. Library act/ Legislation is still pending in more than one dozen states
13. Implication of Library act/ Legislation in various states.
14 .No major and minor projects for librarians by UGC.
15. Our salary is 900 to 2,500 per month, but our expenditure on education is Rs. 25000 - 30000/- .
There may be various similar issues but No representation by library associations to Government or Authorities.
Please post your comments
with regards
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Permalink Reply by Dr.M.VEERACHAMY on
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Dear sir
In State of Tamil nadu SALIS do well join your hands with them
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Permalink Reply by Dr. N K Pachauri on
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Sir
please provide me details ..............
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Permalink Reply by rajan wadhawan on
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bakwas profession hai yeh dushman ko b na mlib karne dena.
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Permalink Reply by Manavta Jugeshh on
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SALIS is a society for advancement for Library and Information Science.
The Objectives of SALIS -
Aims and Objectives
To promote the development and advancement of Library and Information Science &Technology (LIST) and all related fields
To provide a common forum/network of Library & Information Science professionals to meet frequently and exchange their ideas and share their experiences.
To organize and conduct events of interest to the members such as meetings, arranging of lectures, seminars, conferences, training programs, 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 their 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
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Permalink Reply by sonia gaur on
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future is not very bright always considered as non teaching staff.
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you are right madam
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Madam
ILA is not functioning properly otherwise the condition may be different
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Permalink Reply by SANJAY KUMAR on
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you are right sir
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Permalink Reply by Ravish Verma on
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even ILA not ready to give membership fee receipt
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why does ila not provide the fee receipt .........
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