Report on two-day workshop on
Software & Standards
(CDS-ISIS; J- ISIS and MARC21)
22
and 23, January, 2015
The
association of PG department of Library and Information Science “Bibliotheque Club
De Vellalar”, Vellalar College For Women (VCW), Erode and Roja Muthaiya
Research Library, Chennai jointly organized two day workshop on “Software and Standards”(CDS-ISIS;
J-ISIS and MARC21). The workshop was held on 22 and 23, January, 2015 at
Conference Hall.
Dr.Kalaivani,
Principal in-charge, VCW, Erode and Dr.Sadhik Batsha, HOD, Department Of
Library And Information Science, Periyar university has felicitated in the
inaugural function.
The
inaugural address was given by the chief guest of the workshop Mr. G. Sundar, Director of RMRL,
Chennai. He explained the need and importance of software in the field of library
science and the scope in the related fields. The inaugural function concluded
with vote of thanks by Ms. M. Sathya, secretary, Bibliotheque Club De Vellalar.
There
were four technical sessions and the Resource person for the sessions was Mr.
R.Prakash, Asst. Director, RMRL, Chennai. After the tea break, the first technical session
began at 11.30am. It was Introduction of
CDS/ISIS; J-ISIS and MARC21 and he also explained the AACR-2 rules and regulation.
After
lunch the second technical session started at 2.00pm. which was about the Creation of database using J-ISIS and
CDS/ISIS software. His simple language and step by step method of teaching
was easy to understand and follow. The first day of the workshop ends by
3.45pm.
23
January, 2015(Friday)
The
second day of the workshop began with formal welcome address proposed by Mrs.
Mercy Lydia, Asst. Professor of PGDLIS. There were two technical sessions taken
over by the Resource person. He explained application of MARC21 format in J-ISIS software in detailed manner. Then there was
an interaction with the participants and feedbacks were received from them.
The
presentation of the resource person was really wonderful and informative and
the way he presented was well appreciated by all the participants. The
presentation has motivated the participants to work in CDS-ISIS and J-ISIS
software. Nearly 35 participants have attended the two day workshop and were benefitted.
The
valedictory function was held on 23 January, 2015 afternoon at 2.30pm. Mrs. D.
Esther Delsy, Asst. professor, PGDLIS, VCW welcomed the gathering.
Mr.
T.Stephen, HOD, PGDLIS, VCW has given a presentation i.e., highlights of our
department activities (projects such as open biblio, subject gateways and GSDL).
The special address was given by the resource person .
Dr.
D. Kamalaveni, Principal, VCW gave the valedictory address and has appreciated
our students` extension activities. Mr. T. Magudeeswaran, Librarian, CN
College, Erode appreciated the efforts of the department in his felicitation. All
the participants have given a positive feedback about the workshop and the
hospitatlity.
The
certificates were distributed by the Principal and the chief guest. Ms.D. Jabaselvi Juliyet, president of Bibliotheque
Club De Vellalar, PGDLIS has given the vote of thanks. Finally the two day
workshop has concluded with national anthem.
