‘Pusthaka Dasara-2014’

Mysore :

Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore, in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore and Rotary Mysore North, has organised a book exhibition and donation camp on Oct. 13 from 9.30 am.

The camp will be held at the new DIRC Building, Mysore University Library, Manasagangotri (near bus stop).

The camp will be inaugurated by Prof. S. Indumathi, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Mysore and former Vice-Chancellor, Davangere University.

Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar of Department of Computer Science, will be the guest of honour. S. Nagaraja, President, MyLISA, Y. R. Manjunath, President, Rotary Mysore North, Dr. M. Chandrashekara, Chairman and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore and Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, Librarian, Mysore University Library, will be present on the occasion.

Books will be distributed to the libraries of various schools and colleges free of cost. The camp is organised as part of ‘Pusthaka Dasara-2014’ initiative to promote the use of books.

Around 1500 books in various subjects as Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, English literature, Economics, Engineering, Food Science, General Knowledge, History, Kannada literature, Management, Medicine, Philosophy, Physics, Religion, Political Science, Science, Sociology, Fiction, Literature and Biographies have been received through donation. A significant number of children’s books have also been donated by the public. A list of books received is hosted on the MyLISA website http://mylisamysore.weebly.com.

Schools and colleges interested to receive the books may contact Dr. M.V. Sunil, Co-ordinator on Mobile: 99864 39832 or Dr. N.S. Harinarayana, Secretary, MyLISA on 97415 33380.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>General  News / Sunday ,  October 12th, 2014