Librarians Day - Seminar - 2016, Aug 12 - Report by Mrs Favia Fernandes - Don Bosco High School, Matunga

Librarians Day - Seminar - 2016, Aug 12 - Report by Mrs Favia Fernandes - Don Bosco High School, Matunga
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ONGOING FORMATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR OUR STAFF

Sep 9, 2016 | News

9 Sept, 2016

-Inputs from Ms. Christina Mascaranhes, Mr. Cliffrichard D’Souza & Ms. Flavia Fernandes

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)  – Mrs Christina Mascarenhas

The NLP seminar was conducted by The All India Association of Catholic schools (AINACS) from the 5th to 7th August at Cochin. The resource persons were Mr. Arul Subramaniam and Ms Narmada Rao. There were 42 participants in all.

NLP is a powerful training which demonstrates that people have a unique way of thinking and processing information. It helps a person know his/her unconscious patterns and bring them to awareness. Through NLP, one learns to use language in a compelling way, to create rapport instantly, and to use different strategies to motivate different people. It presupposes a spirit of curiosity. It teaches a person to focus on how people say things, and emphasizes that all spoken words should be treated as rumours unless they are substantiated by action.

Through the sessions, the participants were challenged to focus on behaviour, without attaching meaning to it. They were made to think and explore whether they were models of the behaviour they wanted to see in others. Finally they learned to accept the reality that change is the only way forward, since, if they did what they always did, they would get what they always got.

Librarian’s Day cum Seminar on Excellence in School Education – Mrs. FlaviaFernandes

The librarian’s seminar was held on 12th August 2016 at Shishuvan School. The seminar was rich in content – knowledge and experience – as recorded in personal testimonies below:

Rajshekhar Devrai, Senior Librarian, with thirty years experience says that the school librarian is the first person to talk to students about the books; a librarian is a person engaged in collecting, organizing and disseminating information.

Jamila Merchant, Librarian of Shishuvan noted that a Librarian plays an important part in the life of a child. S/he should have a passion for books, should be computer literate and child friendly. As a primary section librarian she tell stories after issuing books according to the child’s ability to read, and assists the child individually if s/he is unable to read. She reiterated the importance of interpersonal skills to help deal with students, teachers and others.To sum up she says a librarian has to be a facilitator and story teller and help to access information to both students and fellow members.

Mr. Premjibhai, the Chairperson expressed his love for reading during his school days. He confessed that even now when he visits his native place in summer he visits his school library and loves to read.  He lamented the fact that today children have moved away from reading because of excess use of internet and mobile phones; and so, we have a challenge to bring them back.

Mr.Rajashekhar Devarai opined that the school library is a school’s physical and digital learning space where reading, inquiry, research, thinking, imagination and creativity that are central to students information take place.

The parents said that it is important for them to motivate the child to read, develop love for books and enlarge child’s world to read. However, they faced a dilemma due to lack of time, a fast paced society and packed schedules, besides a growing tight budget;  hence the school library is a better place for reading.

This session also provided inputs for teachers and librarians into good reading habits as also a reflection into a librarian’s vocation.

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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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Shishuvan School Mumbai Celebrates Librarians Day

Shishuvan School Mumbai Celebrates Librarians Day

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Registration Form for : Librarians Day - Cum Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

 

Librarians Day - Cum Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

Registration Form

Title :         Prof    5            Dr.    5          Mr.    5              Ms.    5

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Please fill in the form and send scanned copy by  email:

_{Shishuvan English Medium School,}

_{426, Shraddhanand Road, King’s Circle, Matunga Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019.                                                Shubadra Shenoy, Principal, Organizing  Director; Neha Chheda, Executive Director, Member – Organizing Committee, Jamila Merchant, Librarian (PR), Namrata Manglani, Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, Organizing Secretary. Chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com ; namratamanglani@gmail.com ; shraddhaasstlibshishuvan@gmail.com ; zamilamerchant@yahoo.co.in ; Tel : 022-24044063/64}

12th August 2016 : Librarians’ Day – Cum – Seminar at Shishuvan English Medium School, Matunga, Mumbai

12^th August 2016 : Librarians’ Day – Cum – Seminar

Shishuvan Invites

Shishuvan celebrates Librarians Day in honour of Great Indian Librarian Padmashree Prof.Dr S.R.Ranganathans’ 124^th Birth Anniversary , by hosting a “Seminar on Excellence in School Education : Role of Libraries” on 12^th August 2016 (forenoon, 9.00 am onwards).

Event Highlights

·       Different perspectives on Excellence in Education vis-à-vis School Library Service would be elicited by way of a four pronged presentations by Students, Teachers, Parents and Librarians. The presenters representing the above four would focus on their role in the process of achievement of Excellence in School Education.

·       Focus of presentations would invariably on Best Practices.

·       Prof.Coomi Vevaina (Professor of English – Mumbai University) a renowned  Educationist and author of the much acclaimed book, “What Children Really Want” would grace the occasion by delivering a lecture on the topic.

·        Shishuvan Reading Programme

·       Seminar Resolutions

Who should participate?

Students, Teachers, Parents Librarians and any other who have genuine interest in                     School Education and School Libraries.

Participants in the event will  get to know the nuances of Achieving Excellence in School Education – Vis-à-vis Role of Libraries. Functional and State of Art Libraries are backbones of vibrant and successful schooling. ‘School Libraries globally are envisioned as a force for the enhancement and improvement of Teaching and Learning throughout the School community for Educators as well as for Students (IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto, 1999).

No Participation fee. Participation by application / registration. Fill in the form. Sign and send a scanned copy by email.                                       Bring along the original on 12^th August 2016.

Librarians who would like to speak/make presentations on the seminar theme                                             may get in touch with the organizers.

_{Shishuvan English Medium School,}

_{426, Shraddhanand Road, King’s Circle, Matunga Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019.                                                Shubadra Shenoy, Principal, Organizing  Director; Neha Chheda, Executive Director, Member – Organizing Committee, Jamila Merchant, Librarian (PR), Namrata Manglani, Rajashekhar Devarai, Chief Librarian, Organizing Secretary.}

_{www.shishuvan.com ; Chieflibrarian.shishuvan@gmail.com ; namratamanglani@gmail.com ; shraddhaasstlibshishuvan@gmail.com ; zamilamerchant@yahoo.co.in ; Tel : 022-24044063/64}