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Announcement for Refresher Course on DSpaceA Refresher Course of the recently performed training on ‘Digital Repository Software D-Space’ will be held at CIRDAP Computer lab on 22 August 2014, Friday in the evening at 4-00 pm to 7 pm. Only those participants who took part in the training on D Space held on 01-0 2 May 2014 at CIRDAP are eligible to take part in this refreshers’ course. No fee is required to attend the course but the candidates must register their names on or before 15 August 2014.Register your name |
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Training in “Digital Repository using DSpace” held at CIRDAP ICT Centre during 1-2 May 2014 A two-day long training programme on “Digital Repository using DSpace” held at CIRDAP ICT Centre during 1-2 May 2014. The programme was organized by BALID Institute of Information Management (BIIM), Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) in collaboration with Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP).
At the beginning of the training, a short inaugural session was held at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC). CIRDAP Director General Dr. Cecep Effendi was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural session while BALID and BIIM Chairman Dr. Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam was the chair of the session. Mr. Shyama Prasad Bepary, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Life Member, BALID was present as special guest. Dr. Vasanthi Rajendran, Director, ICD & Training, CIRDAP, Mr. Hossein Shahbaz, Director (Pilot Projects), CIRDAP and Mr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Director, BIIM also present at the session. Mr. Sasanka Kumar Singha, Secretary-General of BALID was the anchor of the session.
There are 25 participants in the training programme from different national and International institutions including Government agencies. Mr. Zahid Hossain Shoeb and Mr. Nur Ahammad from Independent University, Bangladesh were the resource persons of the two-day long training programme. At the end of the training programme, certificates had been awarded among the participants where Dr. Vasanthi Rajendran, Director, ICD & Training, CIRDAP was present as Chief Guest.
List of Participants |
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Lecture on 'RFID' and 'SLiMS' held at Southeast University - 12 April 2014 BALID Institute of Information Management (BIIM), a subsidiary organ of Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists organized a lecture as a part of its regular lecture series programme in collaboration with Southeast University, held at University Campus 2, House# 64, Road# 18, Block# B, Banani, Dhaka, on 12 April 2014. Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir Chowdhury, Pro Vice Chancellor of Southeast University were present as Chief Guest & Special Guest respectively where Dr. Mirza Mohd Rezaul Islam, Chairman, BALID & BIIM presided over the programme.Mr. Shamsuddin Ahmed, Director, BIIM, BALID gave a short introduction of BALID & BIIM and Ms Hazera Rahman, Deputy Librarian and Head of Southeast University Library gave welcome speech at the beginning. BALID crests were handed over to Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain by BALID Chairman Dr. Mirza Mohd Rezaul Islam and Prof. Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir Chowdhury by BALID Secretary General Mr. Sasanka Kumar Singha on the occasion. Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, University Librarian, North South University has delivered the lecture on “Use of RFID Technology in Integrated Library Management System in Bangladesh: a practical experience” and Mr. A.K.M. Nurul Alam (Apu), Assistant Director, Bangladesh Bank Library has shared his experiences in the session titled “Automation of Libraries using Senayan Library Management System - SLiMS”. Both the lectures were very interactive and a number of responses received from the audience. Around 80 Library professionals were present at the programme. Resourses Presentation of Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman PDF File (971.98 KB) Presentation of A.K.M. Nurul Alam (Apu) PDF File (1011.51 KB) Participant List PDF File (280.51 KB) |
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Formation of New BALID Executive Committee 2014-2015 An Election of Executive Council (EC) of Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientiests and Documentalists (BALID) for 2014-2015 was held on 17 March 2014 in Women’s Volunteer Association (WVA), 27 Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The Election has been conducted by Mr. Md. Mofizur Rahman, Executive Director, Community Development Library (CDL) and Mr. Md. Zohurul Qaiyum, Registrar, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) as the Election Commissioner and Deputy Election Commissioner respectively.Five panels were proposed from the members present for different 17 posts of the Executive Council. Members for the Executive Council of 2014-2015 were selected on consensus from the 5 panels of candidates. Elected Executive Council Members for 2014-2015 are as follows:
Before the Election, the 20th AGM of BALID also held on the mentioned venue on same date. |
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Announcement: Use of RFID in Library: a practical experienceLecture on "Use of RFID in Library: a practical experience" will be jointly organized by BALID Institute of Information Management (BIIM) and Southeast University. To participate on the event, please apply online or to see details click here. Entry fee: at free of cost but registration must be done with BALID Website. Seats are limited, first come, first serve. |
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