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Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practice

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger

Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and
others.

Rajashekhar Devarai
Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

(Originally published at :  http://www.shishuvan.com/wp/?p=7778   reproduced here with due acknowledgement to the source)

Celebration of Librarians is one of the Annual Events at Shishuvan. This is the  second successive year of celebration of this event. Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12th August 2017  in honor of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (widely known as Father of Library Science in India). The celebrations  were marked with a Seminar on “Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices – role of Teachers, Students, Parents, Librarians and others”.

This time the objective of the Seminar was on  Excellence in School Library Practices Vis a vis Best Practices. Democratic and Open School Philosophy of Shishuvan is maintained in Library Seminar by involving and addressing Parents, Teachers, Students, Librarians and others. Presentations were made, lectures were delivered by Teachers, Parents, Students and Librarians and others. The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to School Library Service was amply visible in the deliberations of its teachers, students, parents and Library Staff.

Soon after the Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony, Mrs Shubadra Shenoy Principal of the School gave her welcome address. She emphasized on the role of Libraries  in Schools. She emphasized that libraries and their services are integral to Shishuvan and its academics from KG to Class X. She advised participants to be proactive and support actively in the Teaching Learning process.

Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, in his introductory remarks emphasized on the importance of celebrating Librarians Day,  briefed the audience on the relevance of the Librarians Day in a School and dealt in  brief about the theme of the Seminar centering around the concepts like : School Libraries, Librarians, Excellence and Best Practices.

Mrs. Heeru Bhojwani (Information Curator and Coach – American School of Bombay), Mrs.Suhas Dave (Head Librarian – Gundecha Education Academy), Mrs Sangeeta Bhansali (Director – Kahani Tree), Mrs.Prashanti Ghadigaonkar / Geetmala S (Faculty Members – Muktangan) were the Core presenters. Mrs. Jamila Merchant, Mrs.Shraddha Tiwarekar, Mrs.Prajakta Bhandare, Shraddha Goyal and Mrs.Archana Balaji , Class VIII students Disha and Mihir presented / deliberated on behalf of Shishuvan. Kabir Class Student activated / energized the group with a timely break.

Highlight of the event was the Question Answer / Discussion Session moderated effectively by Preeti Santosh Malavade, Librarian of Vibgyor High Borivali. Questions were invited for all the presenters one by one. Various issues and concenrns were addressed. During the session Mrs Shamim Padamsee shared her ideas on Indian authors, Indian Books and Reading Events. She also briefed on the ongoing Leading Reading Schools of India Awards. Mrs.Namita Talreja Vice Principal gave presidential remarks. Mrs.Jamila Merchant thanked every one responsible for the success of the Event / Seminar.

Functional and state of art Libraries  are back bones of successful schooling according to IFLA/UNISCO School Library Manifesto (1995), “ School library globally are envisioned as a force for the  enchantment and improvement of Teaching and Learning through out the School Community for Educators as well as Students .”

The theme of the Seminar was well appreciated by every one. The major take away of the Seminar :

1. Libraries can and should play important role in the Teaching / Learning Process.
2. Librarians need to adopt professional approach and be professional in works and activities.
3. Teachers, Students, Parents and others can contribute and impact effectively and appropriately to achieve excellence in school library service.

1. It was truly a day filled with learning and ideas. – Nirupama Kaushik
2. The Seminar which was organised was wonderful and it was helpful to gather innovative ideas.  There was a  good interactive session. Good knowledge to gain. – Amol Sonawane
3. In Seminar I enjoyed and learned many new things such as “students can also be Librarians” and came to know about new activities that can be created and will help me during my classes. – Anon.
4. The workshop / seminar was encouraging and I came across many new activiries that will help me in developing reading habits in children of my school – Anon.
5. The Presentations were wonderful. I liked them.  – Hiya, Class V Student, Mahapragya Public School.
6. Excellent Seminar.  I like all activities and discussions held during the Seminar.  I would like to attend such seminars again and again. Thank You. – Ms.Kamini Katkar, Librarian, PIS – CBSE, Powai
7. Got very good information on Library functions. I could hear to Librarians with experience. Seminar was arranged in a very good way by Shishuvan. Thanks for celebrating our day i.e Librarians Day.  – Hemangini G Shah, Librarian, Sion.    

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Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and others”, Rajashekhar Devarai Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Shishuvan Blogger

Role of Teachers, Parents, Students, Librarians and
others”,

Rajashekhar Devarai
Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School)

Celebration of Librarians is one of the Annual Events at Shishuvan. This is the  second successive year of celebration of this event. Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12th August 2017  in honor of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (widely known as Father of Library Science in India). The celebrations  were marked with a Seminar on “Excellence in School Librarianship through Best Practices – role of Teachers, Students, Parents, Librarians and others”.

This time the objective of the Seminar was on  Excellence in School Library Practices Vis a vis Best Practices. Democratic and Open School Philosophy of Shishuvan is maintained in Library Seminar by involving and addressing Parents, Teachers, Students, Librarians and others. Presentations were made, lectures were delivered by Teachers, Parents, Students and Librarians and others. The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to School Library Service was amply visible in the deliberations of its teachers, students, parents and Library Staff.

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School, its library and librarian

"School Librarianship is to Library Science what Paediatrics is to Medicine. It is time Librarians retain this wonderful practice and knowledge, lest they lose it to teachers or administrators." - LbnRaj ; https://www.facebook.com/LbnRaj, 23rd Jan 2017

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education – Role of Libraries’

Librarians Day – Cum – Seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education – Role of Libraries’ celebrated in Shishuvan English Medium School on 12^th August 2016 : A Brief Report

Shishuvan School Matunga,  Mumbai,  celebrated Librarians Day  on 12^th August 2016  in honored of 124^th birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan widely known as Father of Library Science in India. The celebrations  included a seminar on ‘Excellence in School Education –Role of Libraries.’

The objective of the seminar was to focus on the Perspectives e on Excellence in School Education vis –a –vis . School library service. The unique  part of seminar was that the presentations were made by students , teachers , parents  and  librarians .The participants comprised of  students ,teachers, parents, librarians. Seminar stood out to  be unique as it involved major  stakeholders of school library service. The result was an useful gain and share  knowledge from each of the presenters and participants.  Organizers reasserted and re-assured  their approach to involve all stake holders in the forth coming events/activities. It was appreciated by one  and all and specially by the guest speakers and presenters.  Shishuvans commitment to Libraries was amply attested by the fact that Management Committee Members took active part in the deliberations. Soon after the Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony, Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, spoke briefed the audience on the relevance of the Librarians Day in a School and dealt in  brief about the theme of the Seminar. This was followed by lectures by (Shishuvan Management Committee) Shree Mulchandbhai, Shree Navinbhai and Shree Premjibhai. Mrs. Jamila Merchant (PR Librarian – Shishuvan) spoke on Joy of Working with children and summed up on the School Library Service since the inception of the School. Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai spoke on ‘School Librarianship – Lessons in Professionalism’. These preludes / talks paved way for the Core Presentations  one each by Parents(Mrs. Mala Balamurugan), Teachers(Ms.Kepha - Shishuvan), Students (Ananaya /Tanisha – class VII and Class X – Shishuvan School), Librarians (Shirley Miranda – Goldcrest International School, Navi Mumbai).

Functional and state of art Libraries  are back bones of successful schooling according to IFLA/UNISCO School Library Manifesto (1995), “ School library globally are envisioned as a force for the  enchantment and improvement of Teaching and Learning through out the School Community for Educators as well as Students .”  Credit of successfully Celebrating Librarians Day and conducting the Seminar goes to  Ms. Shubadra Shenoy (Principal) & Members of Management committee who aptly recognized  the need to recognize library service in a school.  Parents team ,Students, Librarians from Shishuvan and Other Schools  who attended, enjoyed the sessions and appreciated Shishuvans incentive in the regard . Some of the participants  wished that the  event should be celebrated every year.

Highlight  of the event was Chief Guest Prof. Coomi Veviana’s lecture. She is currently English Professor at Mumbai University, Author of much acclaimed book ‘What Children Really Want.’ The audience was spell bound through out her session which was full of life, information and enthusiasm. Senior Management committee Members Shree Mulchandhai, Shree Premjibhai, Shree Navinbhai, Principal Shubadra Shenoy, Executive  Director Neha Chheda participated in lighting of the lamp ceremony and inaugural session. Organizing team comprised of Shubadra (Seminar Director) Mr. Rajashekhar Devarai(Organizer Secretary ),  Ms. Jamila Merchant(Member) and others from Library Advisory Committee and Learning Resource Centre (a parent body of the school).  Ms.Bhumika (class X) Prime Minister of School and her classmates :  Avnish, Jash, Jay ,Yugam, Advik ,Manan, Tanay, Sakshi, Dishita, Nishita Punit, Soumil, Tanisha actively worked with the organizing Team in successful conduct of the Event from concept to commissioning. Suggestion/Recommendations of the participants are being compiled. Mrs. Neha Chheda Executive Director (Shishuvan School) who was all out in promoting the event and encouraging the organizing team,  summed up the sessions, organized Question / Answers / Discussion. Mrs. Namrata Manglani (Shishuvan Parent)  was an  all praise by every one for her impressive role as Master of Ceremonies. The event  ended with vote of thanks by Shraddha Tiwarekar, Assistant Librarian (Shishuvan).

Rajashekhar Devarai

Seminar Organizing Secretary

Chief Librarian (Shishuvan School, Matunga, Mumbai)

chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com 

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Good News ! Doctors, Librarians, Teachers, Parents and Educationists !

Good News ! Doctors, Librarians, Teachers, Parents and Educationists !

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Author Deepak Dalals message to Librarians

12th March 2016

Dear Librarians,

It was a pleasure meeting all of you at the British Council office on Thursday, last.

For me, it is always a pleasure to meet dedicated librarians. As I confessed during my talk,                                                        if I weren't a writer, I would surely have been a librarian. All of you are so lucky to spend all your time with books.

I have copied below a link that lists the good effects of reading. You might want to share this with your friends and colleagues.

Warmly,

Deepak Dalal

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/health-benefits-reading_n_4081258.html?section=india

Note : This was an email message (as it is) sent by Deepak Dalal to participants of a British Council Workshop for Librarians held on 10th March 2016.