Faculty Development Programme on Library and Information Science: Enabling Digital Transformation and Sustainable Progress

Event Date: 12 May 2025

Published On: 04 May 2025

Organizer: UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre in Collaboration with Department of Library and Information Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar - 388 120, Gujarat

About the FDP

When: 12/05/2025 to 17/05/2025
Hybrid (Online/Offline) Mode
Free Registration
Last Date for application is 05/05/2025 or maximum seats whichever is earlier
Accommodation will be provided to the outstation participants
Minimum 40 and Maximum 50 seats are allowed

Objectives of the FDP

The objectives focus on exploring emerging trends and technologies in Library and Information Science (LIS), enhancing skills in digital resource management, metadata creation, and open access publishing. Also emphasize strategies for effective information literacy programs in academic institutions and the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into LIS practices, curricula, and research. Additionally, promote collaboration to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

By equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, the program will contribute to the advancement of library services and academic research support. This FDP emphasizes a balanced fusion of India's traditional wisdom and modern practices in Library and Information Science to create a sustainable and inclusive knowledge society.

The course will be conducted in Hybrid Mode and would include lectures, class discussions, project work, seminars, assignments and presentations by the participants. They will be evaluated at the end of the programme.

Who Can Apply:

Faculties of Library & Information Science and Librarians (including Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Assistant Librarians) working in universities and colleges that are included under Section 2(f) of UGC Act. The Teacher and Librarian of Colleges that do not come within the purview of section 2(f), but have been affiliated to a university for at least one year and six months will be permitted to participate in the Course. Certificate will be issued to those who have attended all the sessions and have qualified the evaluation test.

Click Here to Register

Please download the Application Form from the link given below, take the print of the form and get it dully filled in, signed and stamped and forwarded by the competent authority, paste a passport sized photograph. Upload the filled in form as indicated. Please also bring the hard copy of the form when you come for the Programme: Click Here to Download

Note: The programme will be conducted in online/offline mode. Hence, participating faculties and librarians who opt for an offline mode should come to Department of Library and Information Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar 388120

Regards

Prof. Niranjan Patel Vice Chancellor & Patron Sardar Patel University

Prof. Mitesh Jayswal Programme Director UGC-MMTTC Sardar Patel University

Mr. Hardik A. Pandya Technical Officer UGC-MMTTC Sardar Patel University

Course Coordinator: Dr. Meghna Vyas Head of the Department Dept.of Library & Information Science Sardar Patel University

Co-Coordinator Dr. Lavji Zala Assistant Professor Dept. of Lib.& Inf. Sc. Sardar Patel University

Contact: e-mail : dlisspu@spuvvn.edu OR Contact : 9377922949,9428192441