“TO ALL CIVIL SERVICES ASPIRANTS”

DIVISIONAL LIBRARY (S) WISHES YOU GOOD LUCK FOR PRELIMS EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 3^RD JUNE. PRACTICE MOCKS, REVISE LAST MINUTE NOTES AND STAY HYDRATED!

Students of the Saupin’s School, 32, Chandigarh visited the Divisional Library on 23rd May, 2018.

Students of the Saupin’s School, Chandigarh visited the Divisional Library on 22nd May, 2018.

Students of the Oakridge International School, Mohali, visited the Divisional Library on 21st May, 2018.

Students were briefed about the library and its working inside out, its features and its usefulness. 

A Group Photograph of students with Library staff and School Teachers.

“Five Laws of Library Science”

I. Books are for use.

II. Every Reader his Book.

III. Every Book its reader.

VI. Save the time of reader.

V. A Library is a growing organism.

                                                                     - S.R. Ranganathan

                                                                  (Father of Library Science in India)
 

                                                                                                        

Searching Simplified: OPAC

In order to improve your search strategy these steps have been compiled to make sure as a user you never lag behind in finding your book in the library.

To search the library books section wise, a user can follow these steps:

Step 1: Click on the “Browse” Option.

Step 2: Following screen would appear up after clicking on Browse.

Step 3: Select the type by which you want the search to find results you viz. Author, Title, Classified (By Call No.), Subject, Publisher and Place.

Step 4: Select the section you want to search in.

"You can also check New Additions separately"

Ever heard about MOOCs?

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enroll. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale.

What is Swayam?

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India. You can call SWAYAM as Indian originated MOOC.  Courses delivered through SWAYAM are available free of cost to the learners, however students wanting certifications shall be registered, shall be offered a certificate on successful completion of the course, with a little fee.

Courtesy:  www.swayam.gov.in

You can also check: www.edx.org, www.coursera.org, www.khanacademy.org.

WHY DOES  CULTURAL DIVERSITY  MATTER?

Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life.

World Day for Cultural Diversity
for Dialogue and Development | 21 May

Did you know?

Shree Pundalik, India’s first feature film was released today i.e. 18th May 1912.

Thought of the day

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.

-Albert Einstein

Exhibition of Books on 
National Technology Day   
(11^th May 2018)

w.e.f. 11^th May 2018 to 16^th May 2018

Venue: Circulation Section

Exhibition of Books on  
International Day of family 
(15^th May 2018)

w.e.f. 13^th May 2018 to 18^th May 2018

Venue: Circulation Section

Thought of the day

Great dreamers’ dreams are never fulfilled, they are always transcended.

~Alfred Lord Whitehead

Divisional Library (South), Sector-34, Chandigarh

Is Organizing

Interactive session on

Memory Enhancement & Effective Study Skills

By Dr. Shilpa Suri

(Renowned Psychologist and Trainer)

For Class 7^th -10^th

Timing: 11:0 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

1^st June, 2018

Note: No Entry Fee

Only for Members

Free Registration on First-cum-First-Serve basis

Last date for Registration: 30th May 2018

Divisional Library (South), Sector-34, Chandigarh

Summer Workshop - 2018 for Children

4^th   June to 12^th June 2018

Date	Event	Class
4th-June-2018	Puppet Making	1st -10th
5th-June-2018	Mask  Making	1st -10th
6th-June-2018	Personality Development through Acting	1st -10th
7th-June-2018	Science or Magic	1st -10th
8th-June-2018	Theatre Workshop	1st -10th
11th-June-2018	Paper Craft Workshop	1st -10th
12th June 2018	Paper Craft Workshop	1st -10th

Timing: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Note: No Entry Fee

Only for Members

Free Registration on First-cum-First-Serve basis

Last date for Registration: 31st May 2018

LIBRARY NEWS

Divisional Library (South), 34, has always wanted its patron to use the library services as long as possible. We are proud that our library is finding name in daily newspapers for its services, and for holding its value and loyalty towards its patrons.

The Librarian Incharge, Mrs. Kusam Lata Verma, wishes the library users success and Happy Reading!

Image Courtesy: Hindustan Times.

आज का सुविचार

कुछ काम शुरू करने से पहले, हमेशा अपने आप से तीन प्रश्न पूछें - मैं ऐसा क्यों कर रहा हूं, परिणाम क्या हो सकते हैं और क्या मैं सफल रहूंगा। केवल तभी जब आप गहराई से सोचते हैं और इन सवालों के संतोषजनक उत्तर पाते हैं, तो आगे बढ़ें।

~चाणक्य।

Thought of the day

The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.

~Anonymous

ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON HEAT WAVE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Readers of the Divisional Library (S) were made aware about the heat precautionary measures to be taken on peak heat days in summer through public announcement system, posters and lecturers given by library officials on 11/05/2018.

Dr. Anupama Verma, Librarian, briefing the readers about the summer precautionary measures to be taken in the reading hall of the library.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

~ A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM