The habit of reading books is the basis for writing skills, according to A. Amudavalli, Head, Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Madras.
Workshop
She was speaking at the two-day Regional Workshop on Scientific Writing. The event was being held under the auspices of the Department of Library Services, Christian Medical College, Vellore and the Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Madras at the CMC campus here on Friday,
Dr. Amudavalli said that in any type of writing, the ability to express one’s thoughts clearly is very important. Reading is very important for this, but unfortunately reading has almost been forgotten nowadays, she said.
The HOD of Library and Information Sciences said that knowledge of various subjects is one of the basic requisites of a librarian.
The basics of various subjects including science subjects were taught during the different courses in library science. It is because a graduate in library science should be competent enough to work as a librarian in any type of library.
A librarian can command respect only through his/her delivery and performance stemming directly from the skills that one had acquired during the course of study, she said.
Words recalled
Dr. Amudavalli recalled the words of late S.R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science, Documentation and Information Science who said that the job of a librarian is `to convey the right information to the right user at the right time’.
She said despite all advancements in technology, there is no replacement for books and newspapers. This reinforces the larger role that librarians have to play in information transfer. The librarian provides personalised service to the users, she said.
Thomas Kuriakose, Associate Director of CMC lighted the lamp and delivered the presidential address.
Felicitations
Alfred Job Daniel, Principal, CMC offered his felicitation. Joy Sarojini Michael, Vice-Principal, CMC welcomed the gathering.
V. Newton, Head, Library Services, CMC proposed a vote of thanks.
Joyson, Azaraiah and Senthil Kumar, Senior Librarians, CMC organised the workshop.
A two-day Regional Workshop on Scientific Writing was held at the CMS campus
