Q1. Can you share some glimpses of your background and journey towards librarianship?
I did my education till 12th from Allahabad Board, then B.Com, M.A Sociology and Certificate, Diploma, BLIS, MLIS, M.Phil and PHD in Library Science in Delhi. I started my first job from school library in Delhi and then worked with the library, at Hindu College, University of Delhi. Joined LHMC library in the year 1994.
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Q2. What would you consider the most rewarding parts of your job?
Satisfaction with providing diverse information to medical professionals
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Q3. Many libraries are embracing technology and innovative services these days, can you share about any recent technological implementations or digital initiatives your library has undertaken?
Recently we have completed the computerization of the library’s printing material in the Central Library, LHMC and have been providing various types of e-resources to our readers through the Myloft platform for the last two years.
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Q4. Can you share one aspect of librarianship that is particular to your country or geographic region?
Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow, etc.. particularly in the medical library.
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Q5. How do you stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in library science and how do you incorporate these insights in your daily work.?
By attending various types of seminars, and workshops and getting information from publishers and database providers.
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Q6. What are the few challenges a librarian faces in the career and how have you overcome those?
In medical libraries, librarians are not able to make any decisions in the interest of the library due to a lack of proper promotion and not being given an important role in the library committee.
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Q7. If you could take a trip right now to visit any library in the world, which would it be and why?
The British Library which is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world.
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Q8. How about your Hobbies or what would you like to do apart from official work.?
Reading books, travelling, playing musical instruments, etc..
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