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resources for promoting teaching-learning and research in Indian Universities in general and North
Eastern Universities in particular. He congratulated all the universities located in North Eastern region of

India in achieving high ranks in India Rankings NIRF in comparison to other universities in India. Further,
Dr. Arora apprised the guests and the audience about the e-Shodhu Sindhu, a new project initiated by
the INFLIBNET Centre and encouraged everyone to make use of e-resources provided by e-Shodh
Sindhu.

Prof. Jagtar Singh delivered keynote address. In his address, he pointed out the role of technologies in
modernisation of library activities and services. He also emphasised on the role of information
literacy/digital literacy, media literacy, etc. for bridging the gap between the information poor and
information rich. He stressed upon the role of libraries in materialising various issues for developing a

knowledge-based society. He advocated the effective use of social media in libraries for reaching out to
unreached in remote locations.

Prof. J.C. Binwal highlighted the importance of the libraries from the ancient culture to the digital age
and changing role of librarianship. He emphasised on the role of libraries in bringing information seekers

in touch with information sources. He also deliberated on the change of technology from web 1.0 to web
2.0 and web 2.0 to web 3.0. Prof. Binwal also touched upon various aspects of embedded and blended
librarianship, information literacy, knowledge management in developing knowledge-based society.

Mr. R. G. Lyngdoh, in his inaugural address, appreciated INFLIBNET Centre for hosting the PLANNER

Convention at NEHU, Shillong and the efforts undertaken by the NEHU Library in organising the
Convention. He vividly remembered that as Home Minister of the State, he had inaugurated the 1 st
PLANNER Convention as the Chief Guest in the year 2005. He referred to the role of libraries in the past
and in the present and mentioned that with promulgation of the technologies and its adaptability, the
role of libraries has changed dramatically.

Prof. Sri Krishna Srivastava was the Guest of Honour of the Convention. In his address, he mentioned
about the disruptive technology and its impact on the library services in changing environment. He
congratulated the Director, INFLIBNET Centre and his team, local organising committee headed by Dr.
Sumer for organising the Convention in a conducive platform. He pointed out the dynamic changes

taken place in the NEHU Library with setting-up of Institutional Digital Repositories (IDR) and
implementation of emerging technologies in the library. Mr. H G Hosamani, Convener of the Convention
extended a warm vote of thanks at the end of the inaugural programme.

Prof. J. C. Binwal, Former University Librarian, NEHU was the Convention Director and Dr. Manoj Kumar

Sinha, Associate Professor & Head, DLIS, Assam University was the Rapporteur General.

Mr. R G Lyngdoh, Vice-Chancellor, Martin Luther Christian University released the printed proceedings
of the Convention, souvenir as well as proceedings of the Convention on CD.

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