Delhi Libraray association is one of the oldest and most pronounced Library associations in India. The Association has embarked upon several programmes and undertaken projects during its existence. Delhi Library association maintains its archives. The list of books published by the DLA is given below. Rare lectures and seminars can be obtained in hard copy from here. Delhi Library Association has the following publications
Library Herald Journal of Delhi Library Association
The Library Herald is a quarterly journal of the Delhi Library Association has completed 44 successful volumes. Issue no. 2 of volume 44 for the period December, 2006 was released thereby making it the most regularly brought out and up-to-date journal in field of Library and Information Science in India. The Association places on record the honorary editorial service rendered by Prof C. P. Vashishth, Dr Sunil Kumar and Dr. R.K.Sharma .
Library Herald (Quarterly Journal, Vol.I :- 1958)
The Library Herald (ISSN 0024-2292) is a quarterly organ of the Delhi Library Association which has recently completed 44 successful volumes. The Association places on record the honorary editorial service rendered by Prof. C. P. Vashishth, Dr Sunil Kumar and R.K. Sharma for Library Herald.
Managing Editor: Prof. C.P. Vashishth
Volume 46, 2008
Volume 45, 2007
- Volume 45 No 1, March 2007
- Volume 45 No 2, June 2007
- Volume 45 No 3, September 2007
- Volume 45 No 4, December 2007
Volume 44, 2006
- Volume 44 No 1, March 2006
- Volume 44 No 2, June 2006
- Volume 44 No 3, September 2006
- Volume 44 No 4, December 2006
Volume 43, 2005
- Volume 43 No 1, March 2005
- Volume 43 No 2, June 2005
- Volume 43 No 3, September 2005
- Volume 43 No 4, December 2005
Volume 42, 2004
- Volume 42 No 1, March 2004
- Volume 42 No 2, June 2004
- Volume 42 No 3, September 2004
- Volume 42 No 4, December 2004
Annual Subscription
Rs 1000.00 (India): US $ 50.00 (other countries) Demand Draft should be in favour of "Delhi Library Association" drawn in any Indian Nationalized Bank in Delhi, India.
Office Address:
DELHI LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Ranganathan Bhavan,
'C' Block, Community Centre,
Near C.G.H.S. Dispensary,
Naraina Vihar, New Delhi 110028
(India) Ph. 91-011-25774507
email: dla_39@yahoo.co.in
Delhi Library Association Lecture Series
DLA organizes two lecture series in the name of eminent Librarians of all times Prof. S R Ranganathan and Prof. S. Dasgupta. This is to commemorate the great service done by these two which are receiving international attention now.The Lectures can be obtained in print. Scientists who are engaged in designing tools and systems for Internet and Web-based information services want to study Ranganathan's vision for improving their services.
SR Ranganathan Lecture Series
To perpetuate the sweet memory of its patron, the Executive Committee of the Delhi Library Association decided to institute a Memorial Lecture Series in the name of Dr. SR Ranganathan. The inaugural lecture in the series was delivered by Dr. M P Satija, Professor of Library & Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) on 10th March 2003. The lecture coincided with the 64th Foundation Day Function of the Delhi Library Association. The theme and its contents aroused keen interest amongst the audience. There was heavy demand for the prints of the lecture, so it was decided to reprint the lecture in the 2nd Issue of Volume 41 of Library Herald (2003).
First Lecture:- 10th March 2003
The Five Laws in Information Society and Virtual Libraries Era.
Prof. MP Satija
Second Lecture:- 26th September 2004
Are we on Right Line in LIS Curiculum Development?
Dr. P.S.G Kumar
Third Lecture:- 28th August 2005
Ranganathan - Live and Real.
Prof. B Guha
Fourth Lecture:- 24 th September 2006.
Open Access Journals- a Myth or Reality.
Dr A Ratnakar
Fifth Lecture:- 23rd September 2007
The National Knowledge Commission and Libraries: A vision for the future.
Dr. Kalpana Das Gupta
S. Dasgupta Lecture Series
In the memory of S. Dasgupta, one of the eminent librarians of all times, Delhi Library Association has instituted a Memorial Lecture Series in the name of S. Dasgupta. Prof. S. Dasgupta contributed substantially to the development of the Delhi University Library, the establishment of the Master of Library Science course, the rejuvenation of the Indian Library Association, starting of the Delhi Library Association, and the development of Delhi Public Library which was pilot project of UNESCO.
Sixth Prof S Dasgupta Memorial Lecture (2004)
Tenth Prof S Dasgupta Memorial Lecture (2008)
Delhi Library Association Annual Reports
The association has embarked upon several programmes and undertaken projects during its existence. DLA submits its annual Report in the Annual General Body Meeting. The report mainly consists of the activities undertaken by DLA India. Various Projects undertaken during the last one year are also reported. Composition of the various committees and the important decisions undertaken by them are mentioned. The budget of the DLA is also discussed here.
Annual Reports
- 2001-02
- 2002-03
- 2003-04
- 2004-05
- 2005-06
- 2006-07
Delhi Library Association Archives
Delhi Library association maintains its archives. The list of books published by the DLA is given below. Rare lectures and seminars can be obtained in hard copy from here.
1. lndian library literature-A bibliography: Compiled by Shri P N KAULA. 1956 (Out of print)
2. Library movement in lndia: Ed by Shri P N KAULA. 1958 Rs. 150.00 (India): US $ 10.00 (other countries)
3. Directory of libraries and who's who in library profession in Delhi: Ed by Shri N K GOIL etal. 1964 Rs. 125.00 (India): US $ 10.00 (other countries)
4. University libraries and library education in India: Prof Das Gupta Memorial Lecture by Shri B S KESAVAN, 1967 Rs. 30.00 (India): US $ 5.00 (other countries)
5. Delhi Library Association: Fifteen years of activity 1953-67; Ed by N K GOIL Rs. 100.00 (India): US $ 20.00 (other countries)
6. College libraries in India: Needed a policy for development by N K GOIL, 1967 Rs. 100.00 (India); US $ 20.00 (other countries)
7. Dictionary of pseudonyms in lndian Literature Rs. 100.00. US $ 20.00
8. 20 years of Library Herald-A Cumulative Index Vol. 1-20 Ed by C P VASHISHTH Rs. 100.00 (India); US $ 20.00 (other countries)
9. Knowledge, society, information technology & libraries in India: Action plan 5th Prof S Das Gupta Memorial Lecture by GIRJA KUMAR, 2002 Rs. 30.00 (India); US $ 5.00 (other countries)
10. The five laws in information society and virtual library era. S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture by M P SATIJA, 2003. Rs. 30.00 (India): US $ 5.00 (other countries)
