Tributes to Professor P. N. (Prithvi Nath) Kaula, 1924-2009

(Prof. P. N. Kaula receiving 2004 Padma Shree Award from President Prof. APJ Kalam). Photo courtesy Kaula Endowment

ITBHU's The Chronicle states:

"With deep regret we announce the demise of Prof. P. N. Kaula. He was a distinguished Librarian of our country and abroad. He classified and standardized Library and Information system...
Among his achievements:

>>Former Professor & Head, dept. of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, India
>>Author bibliography for document list educator journalist,
>>Library and Information Science Specialist
>>Emeritus Professor (UGC)
>>2004 Padma Shree Award Winner by Govt. of India."

Much more in Librametric Mapping of the 'Libraries, Archives & Information ...; and here: Library of Congress

A note from the family reads:

"With deep sorrow and grief we inform about the sad demise of our beloved
Padmashree Prof. P N Kaula, one of the greatest intellectual of the world in
library and information sciences who left this world on August 30, 2009 at his
residence at Lucknow. Born at Banamohalla Srinagar and educated in J&K
State, Delhi, Chennai, and Banaras, he was the brighest student of Dr
Ranganathan, the father of library sciences in India.May God bestow peace upon
the departed soul.Sh M L Peshin and Smt Uma Peshin, Brother-in-Law &
Sister09419205774, 2594146

Aligarh Muslim University - Mera Chaman - Sad demise of Padmashri ...

[LIS-Forum] Tribute to Prof. Kaula

Info courtesy: Dr. R. N Sharma

Knowledge Worth Sharing from a Solo Librarian: Helen Tannenbaum

Knowledge Sharing is...

Joseph Addison said: "When knowledge, instead of being bound up in books, and kept in libraries and retirements, is thus obtruded upon the publick; when it is canvassed in every assembly, and exposed upon every table, I cannot forbear reflecting upon that passage in the proverbs, 'Wisdom crieth without, she uttereth her voice in the streets.'" More quotes from the blog: Library & Information Science Quotations.

Then, here is the wisdom, share it, and be empowered:

Extract:
Helen Tannenbaum, editor of Flying Solo, the newsletter of the SOLO Librarians Division of the Special Libraries Association, compiled this top ten list from posts on the dsol-sla electronic discussion list. I think it's great for any librarian!

10. Never lose your enthusiasm over purchasing a book truck.
9. Keep track of the things you do, the questions you are asked, etc.
8. Promote yourself and your services--don't be afraid to blow your own horn.
7. Don't be shy about asking the Solos list a question--that's why we're here.
6. Make nice with the following staff: IT people, office management, supplies purchaser, HR, your boss's assistant, mailroom and receptionist (i.e., Everyone).

Continue reading the complete list posted on the blog by Judith A. Siess:

TOP TEN LIST FOR NEW (OR ALL) LIBRARIANS

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One Person Library - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

One Person Library - Citizendia

The Evolving Role of the Solo Librarian

Deep Thoughts - Gandhi on Prayer, Humility and Heart Softeners

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”

Mahatma Gandhi (Indian Philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest, 1869-1948) ~~source: ThinkExist.com Quotations

Info courtesy: Begum Ibrahim @ Facebook
Picture courtesy: Mike Ghouse @ Facebook


On the same shelf:
Gandhi on humility, by vinod @ Youtube, courtesy:
Heart Softeners - Understanding Islam Community

U.N. releases Mahatma stamp

Magnificent Pillars of Leadership by Joseph Plazo

Quote of the day: "Integrating, coordinating, motivating. These prime directives allow a CEO to weather any storm and take the corporate ship home to port. They are the three pillars of magnificent leadership." Continue reading

Six Lessons for Investors

Be diversified and don't assume past performance will continue.
By JOHN C. BOGLE
"There is almost no limit to the ability of investors to ignore the lessons of the past. This cost them dearly last year. Here are six of the most important of these lessons:

1) Beware of market forecasts, even by experts
2) Never underrate the importance of asset allocation.3) Mutual funds with superior performance records often falter.
4) Owning the market remains the strategy of choice.
5) Look before you leap into alternative asset classes.
6) Beware of financial innovation." continue reading

See on the same shelf:

• Leverage: One Cause of the Financial Crisis
• If the world’s population were reduced to 100…

Thought for the day ~~ Indecent Obsession in love and duty

"The last lines in the book read: ''Nurse Langtry began to walk again, briskly and without any fear, understanding herself at last. And understanding that duty, the most indecent of all obsessions, was only another name for love.'' Neither the sentiment expressed nor the suggestion that Nurse Langtry finally understands herself is convincing; nevertheless, Colleen McCullough is able to make the reader care about Sister Langtry, who, despite herself, is a vibrant enough character to make the book enjoyable and worth reading. "
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