Saturday, 28 August 2021
Thursday, 26 August 2021
Read India Celebration 2021 (class III to XII)
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Participate in Read India Celebration 2021 (International)
In 3 simple steps:
- REGISTER HERE
- Read – Read a book or research on a topic (refer to the proposed list of 25 themes / topics below; students are free to choose any book / topic of their choice)
- Submit / Upload below 2 files i.e. a & b to RIC website from student dashboard (Upload Files Tab after you Login in to RIC:
a. Doc file: A 2 page summary (PDF or MS Word doc)
– Section#1 / Page1: Summarize the message & learnings in the book / Independent views on the research topic / theme (Minimum 3 Pros & Cons + conclusion) in your own words (*Either book or research not both)
– Section#2 / Page2: Describe and propose a solution to any problem of your choice from “Upload Files tab in students dashboard”
b. Video file: Make a 1 to 2 minutes video about the message & learning from the book / research topic starting with a self-introduction
* Submit both doc & video file at the same time i.e. select 2 files and save by 15 Sep 2021 from students dashboard (Upload Files Section)
*For students in India, Hindi & English language submissions are allowed.
Timelines for RIC 2021:
- Last date for student registrations – Aug 31st, 2021
- Last date for student submissions – Sep 15th, 2021
- Round #2 screening begins for 100 qualifiers (could move subject to volume of participants) – Sep / Oct, 2021
- Leadership coaching sessions for round #2 qualifiers – Oct / Nov, 2021
- Grand Finale for 4 finalists in each category – Dec 2021
Nominated book for the year 2021 – Leading Self & Beyond (Download eBook)
Proposed Topic for the year 2021 – ”Use, Addiction and Abuse of Technology” – Can technology potentially empower (effective use) or hamper youth (addiction / abuse) of nations / world?
Proposed Themes / Topics for the RIC 2021
- Road ahead for Humanity – Knowledge Based Culture Vs Commerce Based Culture?
- Leadership Styles – Values Or Valuables; Greed Or Honesty; Service Or Grandeur
- Entrepreneurs Vs Job Seekers (Risk Vs Comfort?)
- Creativity Vs Knowledge Vs Logic
- Top priorities for state – Education, Health Care, Nature Care & Employment Creation?
- Merit Based Society Vs Group or People Controlled Society – Pros & Cons!!
- Beliefs Based Society Vs Independent Thinking Society – Merits & Demerits!!
- Technology for Evolution (choice) Vs Technology for Devolution (addiction & abuse)?
- Between Use and Abuse of Natural Resources – How to strike a balance?
- Corona – Crisis Vs Opportunity Vs Punishment?
- People in Policy – Courage (& the price to be paid) Vs Fear (& consequences)
- A Progressive Society – Is it People or State driven?
- A cultural shift to nurture creativity – From being part of the problem (/silent) to being part of the solution (think & experiment solutions!)
- Leaders – How to draw the line between need & greed?
- Is there a need to introduce a global citizen element in the school education system keeping the local flavors?
- Indian Education Systems
- Global Education Systems
- The road to economic recovery for nations / world post Covid-19
- Fixing accountability on countries spreading pandemics / global unrest
- The need for stronger & accountable global bodies to deal with 21st century pandemics / global challenges
- Is there a need to add a course / subject on Emotional Intelligence as part of the curriculum for high school students globally?
- A student’s guide to preparing for the Unknowns & Uncertainties in life!
- Is Knowledge the only thread which can keep the world united & harmonious in diversity?
- Why do Ignorance & Intelligence go together in the “I / Self”? and how does one know from where the self is operating from (Intelligence or Ignorance?)?
- Are Ignorant Leaders the greatest threat to our planet?
The winners in each category will be awarded
- Category 1 | Grade 3rd to 5th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 2 | Grade 6th to 9th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 3 | 10th to 12th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 4 | Undergrad & Grad – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
For any further queries, please feel free to call on Cell# +91 8688 120 864
Enjoy the knowledge festival!!
sources: https://readindia.info/index.php/ric-2021/
Thursday, 12 August 2021
National Librarian's Day (August 12)
National Librarian's Day (August 12)
Celebration of 129th Birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan Father of Indian Library Science
Ranganathan was educated at the Hindu High School in Shiyali, at Madras Christian College (where he took B.A. and M.A. degrees in mathematics in 1913 and 1916), and at Teachers College, Saidapet. In 1917 he joined the faculty of Government College, Mangalore. He subsequently taught at Government College, Coimbatore, in 1920 and at Presidency College, University of Madras, in 1921–23. In 1924 he was appointed first librarian of the University of Madras, and in order to fit himself for the post he traveled to England to study at University College, London. He took up the job at Madras in earnest in 1925 and held it until 1944. From 1945 to 1947 he served as librarian and as professor of library science at Hindu University in Vārānasi (Banaras), and from 1947 to 1954 he taught at the University of Delhi. During 1954–57 he was engaged in research and writing in Zürich. He returned to India in the latter year and served as visiting professor at Vikram University, Ujjain, until 1959. In 1962 he founded and became head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre in Bangalore, with which he remained associated for the rest of his life, and in 1965 he was honoured by the Indian government with the title of national research professor in library science.
Ranganathan’s chief technical contributions to library science were in classification and indexing theory. His Colon Classification (1933) introduced a system that is widely used in research libraries around the world and that has affected the evolution of such older systems as the DeweyLater he devised the technique of “chain indexing” for deriving subject-index entries. Other works of his included Classified Catalogue Code (1934), Prolegomena to Library Classification (1937), Theory of the Library Catalogue (1938), Elements of Library Classification (1945), Classification and International Documentation (1948), Classification and Communication (1951), and Headings and Canons (1955). His Five Laws of Library Science (1931) was widely accepted as a definitive statement of the ideal of library service. He also drafted plans for a national and several state library systems, founded and edited several journals, and was active in numerous professional associations.
Dr. S R Ranganathan
डॉ एस आर रंगनाथन
| पूरा नाम | शियाली रामअमृता रंगनाथन |
|---|---|
| जन्म | 9/12 अगस्त, 1892 |
| जन्म भूमि | मद्रास |
| मृत्यु | 27 सितंबर, 1972 |
| मृत्यु स्थान | बंगलौर |
| नागरिकता | भारतीय |
| कर्म-क्षेत्र | लेखक, शिक्षक, गणितज्ञ, पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष |
| शिक्षा | बी. ए , एम. ए. (गणित) |
| पुरस्कार-उपाधि | 'पद्मश्री' (1957) |
| मुख्य रचनाएँ | 1.फ़ाईव लौज ऑफ लाइब्रेरी साइंस (1931) 2. क्लासिफाईड कैटेलॉग कोड (1934) 3. प्रोलेगोमेना टु लाइब्रेरी क्लासिफिकेशन (1937) 4. थ्योरी ऑफ लाइब्रेरी कैटेलॉग (1938) 5. एलीमेंट्स ऑफ लाइब्रेरी क्लासिफिकेशन (1945) 6. क्लासिफिकेशन एंड इन्टरनेशनल डाक्यूमेंटेशन (1948) 7. क्लासिफिकेशन एंड कम्यूनिकेशन (1951) 8. हेडिंग्स एंड काइनन्स (1955) प्रमुख हैं। |
Listed below are some facts on the noted scholar that you must know:
- He was born on August 9, 1982 in present day Tamil Nadu
- India celebrates August 12 as Librarians Day in his honour
- His most notable contributions to the field are his five laws of library science
- His Colon Classification (1933) introduced a system that is widely used in research libraries around the world
- In 1924 he was appointed first librarian of the University of Madras, and in order to fit himself for the post he travelled to England to study at University College, London
- In 1957 he was elected an honorary member of the International Federation for Information and Documentation (FID) and was made a vice-president for life of the Library Association of Great Britain
- In 1962, he founded and became head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre in Bangalore
- He also drafted plans for a national and several state library systems
- Prior to his occupation as Librarian, he was a teacher of Physics and Mathematics
- In the year 1965, the Indian government honoured him with the title of national research professor in library science
- The government of India conferred on him Padma Shree, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1957.