Chhattisgarh Library Association

Chhattisgarh Library Association (CGLA) 

(Registered under the Chhattisgarh Societies Registration Act, 1973)

 

 

About CGLA :

Chhattisgarh Library Association (CGLA) was started on December 13, 2012 (February 13, 2024 is officially registered under the Chhattisgarh Societies Registration Act, 1973 Vide No. 122202456077/2024) mainly by the personal enthusiasm of Dr. Kundan Jha, a man who devoted his life for the growth and development of Public Libraries in Chhattisgarh State. Dr. Kundan Jha is called the Father of Public Library Movement in Chhattisgarh State due to his Contribution. "He is the founder member and the first President of the Chhattisgarh Library Association."

The Association, existing-to-develop high standards of librarianship and library and information services. The core objective of CGLA is to provide a common platform to library and information science professionals for exchange of latest updates, new knowledge, improve the quality of library and information centers and functioning for the welfare of Library Professionals. The CGLA is dedicated for the holistic development of library profession, therefore frequently organizes various events like seminars, thought-provoking discussions, brainstorming sessions for insights to conceptualize innovative research proposals are the usual activities under the canvas of association. The association also frequently strives to organize invited lectures, workshops for professional and students on contemporary advancements of library sciences.

 

Structure :

CGLA is a democratically structured organization. The offices of the Association are :

1. President

2. Deputy President

3. Secretary

4. Deputy Secretary

5. Treasurer

6. Members

Publications :

1. CGLA Journal of Library and Informatio Science

2. CGLA Journal of Informatio Science Studies

3. CGLA Journal of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science

4. CGLA Newsletter

5. Online Directry of Informatio Science Professionals

6. Conference Proceedings

Award :

Chhattisgarh Library Association (CGLA) invites nominations/applications for following awards, in different categories for every year. These awards have been constituted to honor and encourage the Library and Information Science professionals in Chhattisgarh for encouraging outstanding achievements and remarkable accomplishment reflecting the services, goals of the library profession.

The nominations for different categories of awards with a view to recognizing the efforts of library and informatio science professionals, who have made an invaluable contribution to their library through their imagination, zeal, enthusiasm and have incorporating new technologies.

The Application in prescribe format from aspiring professionals are welcome along with a write up in no more than 500 words mentioning major achievement in support of nominations, including information about academic and professional career, professional activities or offices held, special projects and services carried out while discharging responsibilities, academic publications and any other related information, demonstrating a commitment to the library and informatio science profession along with latest curriculum vitae (one passport size photo) of the candidate.

Code :

01 CGLA-LIS Teacher of the Year

02 CGLA-School Librarian of the Year

03 CGLA-College Librarian of the Year

04 CGLA-Young Professional of the Year

05 CGLA-Technical College Librarian of the Year

06 CGLA-Female Librarian of the Year

07 CGLA-Innovative Library Professional of the Year

08 CGLA-Life Time Achievement Award of the Year

09 CGLA-Public Library of the Year

10 CGLA-Best Research Paper Presentaion Award

11 CGLA-Young Researcher Award

12 CGLA-Honorary Award

Training :

The Association regularly organizes various training programmes, such as, Certificate in Library Science, Computer Training on Koha Software, Orientation Programme to the working librarians and Workshops on various subjects.

Koha Implementation

Dspace Implementation

Vendors Registration – In view of the fact that all different types of libraries have similar types of requirements pertaining to:

1. Books / Journals

2. Library Stationery

3. Library Furniture / Fittings

4. Library Software

The present CGLA website provides an opportunity for Library Vendors to register themselves on the given Link which will provide their Names and Addresses in each category. The interested vendors are therefore advised to enroll themselves on payment of Rs. 1000/- per year per category. Only after registration, their names and addresses and also the link of their websites, if any will be provided on ILA website. For the purpose, the basic requirement will be to produce/ provide certificates from at least two Universities / Reputed Colleges for rendering satisfactory services to them. Online (UPI)/ The cheque/demand draft may be drawn in favour of Chhattisgarh Library Association at any Bank in Bilaspur. Outside cheques must include Rs 100 /- as bank commission charges.

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Membership :

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Members List –

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Useful Links :

1. Public Library Acts – Please Click - http://rrrlf.nic.in/StaticPages_PubLibSystem/PubLibScenario.aspx

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3. LIS Job – Please Click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1muiduOMK_8jvQ1AONhbqtIu96lfcxwtq/view?usp=sharing

4. Open Softwares and Libraries - Please Click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VrYYf953wj93vCQdMrNVbIqW3KRWZuFI/view?usp=sharing

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Contect Us :

Mobile No. 8109316595

Email Id : chhattisgarhla2008@gmail.com

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Telegram : https://t.me/cglibrary