'Get Ready to Compete with the World’

MULISSA for the current academic year (2010-11) was inaugurated on 22nd December
2010 by Prof. V.G. Talawar, honorable Vice-Chancellor, University of
Mysore by lighting the lamp. In his inaugural speech he explained that how librarians
are gaining importance at the global level. He advised the students to prepare themselves for the future challenges. In his concluding part he once again congratulated all new team members of MULISSA.

At a time when the world has become a global village, University of Mysore (UoM) Vice Chancellor Prof V G Talawar urged students to stop limiting themselves to the levels of varsity and prepare to face competition from across the world.

He was speaking at the inaugural programme of Mysore University Library and Information Science Students Association (MULISSA) at the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, UoM, here on Wednesday.

Advising students of the Library and Information Science Department, Prof Talawar said that the focus should be on inter-disciplinary studies. Stressing on the need for knowing the basics of all subjects, Prof. V. G. Talawar said that it would help them catalogue books in a better way and also help people.

Observing that Father of Librarian Sciences S R Ranganathan had provided the cornerstone, he urged students to specialise in subjects and adopt necessary skills to succeed. He also told students to go beyond the department to learn about the current trends in their area of expertise.

Prof. V. G. Talawar said that students from rural areas can outperform their urban counterparts with the critical thinking skills they possess. He said that while urban students have better communication skills, they lack critical thinking capabilities.

Citing an example about the preference for students from rural areas, Prof. V. G. Talawar said that recently an industrial tycoon had said that corporates prefer rural youth as they are more dedicated and ensure better productivity. Honesty and the urge to learn will help students become successful, he added.


Guest of honor Dr. I.R.N. Gowder spoke about the positive qualities
which are necessary for all librarians and students. In his speech he
appreciated the knowledge gained by students of Dept. of LIS, UOM comparing with the students of other universities. According to him
dept of LIS, UOM has been producing good number of students who are
suitable for the IT environment by providing all IT facilities
through subject experts. He encouraged students to train themselves in
different sections of university library during leisure to gain practical
experience. At the end of his talk he appreciated the faculty
and students of dept. of LIS.

Prof.Mallinath Kumbar President MULISSA and Chairman of LIS, UOM
presided over the function. In his presidential address he thanked
from his whole heart to Prof.Talawar for their continuous support and
cooperation for upgrading department. On that special
occasion he explained how students should make use of MULISSA forum to
develop their self confidence, to improve their leadership qualities
and to expose their hidden talents. Finally he promised all team
members that he will give continuous support and freedom to organize
fruitful programmes which will more useful to student community.

The programme was started at 10: 30 am by melodious invocation by
Ms. Lekha, Dr. Adithya Kumari, Faculty advisor MULISSA welcomed the
gathering, Mr. Muruli N. proposed vote of thanks. Ms.Shrirekha was the campier during the programme.

Dr.Y. Venkatesha, Associate Professor, DOS in LIS, UOM, Dr.N.S.Harinarayana, Reader in DOS in LIS, UOM, Dr.Ramesh Gandhi, Chief Librarian were present there.