Report of Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region (PLANNER) 2004

摘要

The 2nd Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North Eastern Region (PLANNER) Convention was organized by Information & Library Network Centre (TNFLIBNET) in collaboration with Manipur University, Imphal and held 4-5 November, 2004 (Plate 1). The convention was initiated by INFLIBNET to boost the automation and networking of libraries in the North East Region. The convention was attended by the chairperson of the Manipur Human Rights Commission, Justice W.A. Shishak as the chief guest, vice-chancellor of the University, Professor N. Bijoy as the president and deputy director of UGC Bangladesh, Abdul Awal as the guest of honour. Other important participants included chief coordinator, Prem Chand, university deans and staff of Manipur University. The convention was inaugurated by Shri W.A. Shishak, chairperson of the Manipur Human Rights Commission and former Chief Justice of Chatisgarh and Himachal Pradesh. The chief guest, Shri W.A. Shishak remarked that the present generation are fortunate to be bora in the computer age. He was optimistic that the ongoing endeavor of bringing INFLIBNET to the north-eastern states will ensure the passage of the region among successful states in the field of communication. It will also benefit information seekers, schol ars and academicians, he added. In his inaugural address he expressed his happiness to know about PLANNER and appreciated the steps taken for this region by INFLIBNET. He emphasized that the North East needs special attention and PLANNER is a step in this direction.