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Library

The year 2010-11 marks a significant landmark in the development and growth

of the Doon Library & Research Centre. The institution has now reached a level

of maturity so that it can legitimately claim to have emerged as an important

facility for the citizens of Dehradun. There is now a steady stream of members

and readers to the library all through the day. Demands are now being made

to increase reading hours and increase the number of seats. A particularly

satisfying feature is the large number of young people who make use of our

library. Many are preparing for various competitive examinations. At the same

time there has been a steady increase in the number of students and research

scholars visiting the library.

During the year the library continued to grow in terms of the number of books

and number of members. At the end of the year the library had a total collection

of 13,663 books. Simultaneously membership of the library increased to 880

consisting of 867 annual members and 134 life members. In addition there were

also two institutional members – the Doon University and the Survey of India.

Month-wise data on total books, and membership is shown in the following

below.

2 | Annual Report 2010-11

Month-wise data on total number of books and membership : 2010-11

Month No. books Membership

Annual Life

April 11856 584 0May 12036 610 0June 12108 646 0July 12578 670 0August 12750 715 0September 12870 736 0October 12992 760 0November 13043 779 0December 13157 791 0January 13275 815 5February 13563 840 8March 13663 867 13

An important fact that we wish to underline is that the library was used quite

regularly by the members. In other words the members were not just passive

members, but quite active. This is evidenced by the data on the number of books

borrowed every month. It varied from a low of 532 to a high of 819. Month-wise

information on the number of books borrowed is shown below.

Month No. of books borrowedApril 562May 639June 742July 771August 753September 532October 731November 655December 691January 793February 616March 819


Graphic representation of the above information is provided in what follows.


Other activities

Apart from acquisition and circulation of books, the Doon Library & Research

Centre also oragnised other activities like talks, panel discussions, music

concerts etc. to which the general public was invited. A major seminar was also

organised during the year. A brief description of these is given below.

seminar

� A seminar on “Uttarakhand’s Next Decade: Accelerated Growth with

Inclusive and Sustainable Development” on July 2, 2010 on the invitation

of the World Bank Mission for Uttarakhand. Presentations on behalf of the

Doon Library & Research were made by Shri I.K. Pande, Chairman Third

State Finance Commission, Shri H.S. Sethi, former Professor in Economics,

LBS National Academy of Administration and Prof. S. P. Singh, former Vice

Chancellor HNB Garhwal University jointly with Shri Mohit Chaturvedi.

The World Bank participants included Dr Deepak Bhattarai, Mission Leader,

Dr John Newman, Dr T.G. Srinivasan, Prof. Ravi Kanbur, Dr Tapas Sen,

Dr Saurabh Mishra, Dr Piyush Dogra and Dr Monika Sharma.

Shri N.S. Napalchyal, Chief Secretary, delivered the inaugural address.

talks, Panel Discussions & Presentations

� “Doon Readings: Mountain Echoes 2” was organised by the Doon Library

& Research Centre in collaboration with Yatra Books and Penguin India


Books with financial support from the Uttarakhand Tourism Development

Corporation and Gas Authority of India Limited during April 2-4, 2010 in

Dehradun.

This was the second edition of “Mountain Echoes”, the first having been held in

May 2008. Many more writers participated this time compared to the previous

occasion. Some of the prominent names were: Liladhar Jagudi, Mangalesh

Dabral, Himanshu Joshi, Shekhar Joshi, Mamta Kalia, Subhash Pant, Yatindra

Misra, Pushpesh Pant, Shekhar Pathak, Girish Tewari ‘Girda’, Narendra Singh

Negi among Hindi authors, and Ruskin Bond, Keki Daruwala,Stephen Alter,

Ira Pande, Sujeev Shakya (Nepal), Vicky Arya and Aditya Sudarshan among

English authors.

� Lecture on “Uttarakhand ke Samajik Itihas Lekhan ki Samasyaen” by Prof.

D. D. Sharma on April 04, 2010; Shri N. S. Napalchyal, Chief Secretary

Uttarakhand presided and Dr R. S. Tolia, Chief Information Commissioner,

Uttarakhand and Shri I. K. Pande, Chairman Third State Finance

Commission Uttarakhand were distinguished guests.


� Kavya Sandhya, an evening of Hindi and Urdu poetry by well-known poets

of Dehradun was organised in collaboration with Navodit Swar Saptahik, a

local literary magazine on April 11, 2010.

� Readings from Shakespeare in celebration of his birth anniversary on April

24, 2010.

� Discussion and readings from the writings of Sa’adat Hasan ‘Manto’ on

May 29, 2010.

� Panel discussion on “The State of Indian Sports” was organised on June 5,

2010. Panellists included Dr Indu Singh, Principal MKP (PG) College, Shri

Phillip Burrett, Doon School, Ms. Dayita Datta, Welham Girls School and

Shri Debashish Chakrabarty, Doon School. Shri Rajen Brij Nath anchored

the discussion.

� Book launch by Mrs Mrinal Pande, Chairperson Prasar Bharati of two Hindi

books published by Natraj Publishers: (1) Kumaun ke Khaufnak Adamkhor by

Thakur Dutt Joshi; and (2) Daivi Sher aur Kumaon ke Anya Narbhakshi

(a Hindi translation by of Jim Corbett’s Temple Tiger and other Man-

eaters of Kumaon) by Naresh Chandra Madhwal, on July 31, 2010. Shri

N.S. Napalchyal, Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand presided over the function.

Shri I. K. Pande, Chairman, Third State Finance Commission, Uttarakhand


and Dr R. B. S. Rawat, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests were the

distinguished guests on the occasion. The programme was organised in

partnership with Natraj Publishers.

� A programme was organised on September 12, 2010, the birth anniversary

of Dr S. R. Ranganathan, which is celebrated as Librarian’s Day. The

programme included talks on Dr Ranganathan’s contribution to Library

Science and to library management, and readings from some of his writings.

A number of librarians of Dehradun attended the function.

� Panel Discussion on “Right to Education: Whose School is it?” was

organised on October 13, 2010. Panellists included Ms. Manisha Panwar,

Secretary School Education, Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Dev Lahiri,

Principal, Welham Boys School, Ms. Saujanya, Director School Education,

Government of Uttarakhand, Shri Pande, Latika Roy Memorial Foundation

and Ms. Jyoti Rawat, student (B.A.II) of MKP (PG) College. Shri Rajen Brij

Nath anchored the discussion.

� We co-sponsored the Annual Art Exhibition by the Doon Art Society during

October 29-31 at Hotel Regent. On October 30 we sponsored a slide shows

by Bhumesh Bharti of Dehradun on “Butterflies” and by Thakur Dalip Singh

of Haryana on “Beautiful India”


� A panel discussion on “Inequality in Indian Society: Is there hope for

change?” on February 26, 2011. Panellists included Ms. Dayita Dutta,

Ms. Shaila Brijnath, Shri Anup Nautiyal. The discussion was anchored by

Shri Rajen Brijnath.

Music concerts

� A Hindustani classical vocal concert by Ms. Kalapani Komkali, the

accomplished daughter of the legendary vocalist Pt. Kumar Gandharva was

organised on September 27, 2010 at Welham Girls School. The programme

was organised in collaboration with SPIC-MACAY, Dehradun Chapter. A

large number of music

lovers attended.

� A Hindustani classical

music recital by Suchit

Narang, a well-known

local artiste, on December

4, 2010 in the hall of the

Cheshire Home.


PubLicatiOns & ParticiPatiOn in seMinars, cOnferences, WOrkshOPs, etc.

D. D. Sharma

Uttarakhand ke Samajik Itihas Lekhan ki Samasyaen, being the text of the lecture

delivered on April 04, 2010.

B. K. Joshi, Honorary Director

“Towards a New Architecture of Local Government with Special Reference to

Uttarakhand”, Published jointly with the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies,

Bengaluru.

B. K. Joshi and C. S Tewari

“Readership Survey Preliminary Results” being a survey of some readers using

the Doon Library & Research Centre

Manoj Panjani, Research Associate

Articles in Himadri (Journal of the Doon Library & Research Centre)

1. “Ghas Katne ke Liye Bhi Talim Zaroori Hai”

2. “Books and the Youth of Mumbai”

Seminars Attended

Attended a workshop on “PC-PNDT Act: Concept of the Missing Girl Child”

organised by MKP P-G College, Dehradun

Attended a seminar on “Contemporary Painting” organised by MKP P-G

College, Dehradun

C S Tewari, Research Associate

Newspaper and Magazine Articles

1. Gum Hote Banj Ke Jungal, Amar Ujala (Editorial Page) May 17, 2010

2. Aitihasik Evam Paryatan Sthal Gannath , Dev Bhumi Sandesh, July 2010

3. Derh Sau Saal Purani Ramleela, Amar Ujala, Editorial Page, October 16, 2010

4. Uttrakhand Mein Gandhiji Kee Yatra, Dev Bhumi Sandesh, October 2010


5. Boond Boond Pani, Amar Ujala, Editorial Page, November 20, 2010

6. Kyaa Aap Jante Hain? Uttarakhand Year Book, January 2011

7. Vyaktigat Prayason Ne Kholi Tarakki Kee Rah, Yojana, February 2011

8. Kumaun Ke Golu Devta, Amar Ujala (Editorial Page) February 26, 2011

9. Baras Diwali Barse Fag, Kadambini, March 2011

10. Smritiyon Ke Rang, Jansatta (Editorial Page) March 18, 2011

11. Satrali kee Satrangi holi, Janpaksh, March 31, 2011

Paper

1. Readership Survey Preliminary Results ,B K Joshi & C S Tewari

Radio Talk

1. Kumaun Anchal Kee Ramleela, All India Radio Najibabad, October 2010

2. Kumaun Anchal Kee Holi, All India Radio Najibabad, March 2010

Seminar attended

1. Attended a seminar on “Pahadon Me Vikas Kee Sambhavnayein”, organized by

Dhad, December 11, 2010

Khushi Ram, Library Assistant

Participated in ‘CALIBER -2011; 8th International Convention on Automation

of Libraries in Education and Research” at Goa on March 2-4, 2011 organized

by Information Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Ahmedabad & Goa

University

� Life Member of Prantiya Library Association, Dehradun

� Convener, Uttarakhand Library Association , Dehradun

Jagdish Singh Mahar, Clerk

Participated in ‘CALIBER -2011; 8th International Convention on Automation

of Libraries in Education and Research” at Goa on March 2-4, 2011 organized

by Information Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Ahmedabad & Goa

University


MeMbershiP Of cOMMittees, cOMMissiOns anD PrOfessiOnaL bODiesDr b k Joshi, honorary Director

� Academic Council, Doon University

� Fee Structure Committee for technical courses run by technical

� institutions in the state appointed by the Government of Uttarakhand

� in fulfillment of the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court

� Steering Committee of the IFAD supported Uttarakhand Livelihood

Improvement Project

� Executive Committee, Uttarakhand Education for All Project

� President, Latika Roy Memorial Foundation, Dehradun

� Trustee, SAMARTHAN: Support Organization, Bhopal

� Director, UPTEC Computer Consultancy, Lucknow

� Member, Executive Committee, Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan, Uttarakhand

Sewa Nidhi, Almora

� Member, Executive Committee and Dean Research, Peoples Science

� Institute, Dehradun

� Vice-President, Centre for Environmental Development and Research

� (CEDAR), New Delhi

rajen brij nath, advisor

� Life Member & Professional Member, Indian Society of Applied Behavioural

Science

� Life Member, Friends of the Doon Society

� Life Member, Citizens Action Group

� Life Member, Doon Citizens Association

� Life Member, Indian Society of Training and Development

� Life Member, HRD Network

� Life Member, Indian Humanist Union


k c saxena, Librarian

� Member, Book Selection Committee for Public Libraries nominated by the

Directorate of School Education, Government of Uttarakhand, under a

programme of the Raja Rammohan Roy Foundation, Ministry of Human

Resource Development, Government of India

� Member, State Level Screening Committee, Uttarakhand State Archives

� President, School Management Committee, Govt. Primary School, Parade

Ground, Dehradun

� Life Member of Uttarakhand Library Association , Dehradun

� Member, Central Government Library Association, Dehradun


accOunts

The audited accounts of the Doon Library & Research Centre for the year

2010-11 consisting of the balance sheet, income and expenditure account, audit

report and other details are given in Annexure C. According to the income

and expenditure account the total income during the year was ` 42.56 lakhs.

The bulk of this (` 39.58 lakhs) was interest on the corpus of ` 5 crores which

was invested in fixed deposits in the Uttaranchal Gramin Bank. The total

expenditure during the year was ` 35.61 lakhs, which included ` 25.87 lakhs

shown in the income and expenditure statement and ` 9.74 lakhs shown in the

Fixed Assets Schedule (Schedule G). Thus excess of income over the expenditure

during the year by six thousand ninety five rupees. The major items of

expenditure during the year were:

Item Amount (` lakhs) Per cent of total expenditure

1. Books 8.59 24.472. Administrative expenses 24.32 69.27 Salaries and wages (12.35) (35.18) Honoraium (1.67) (4.76) Office expenses (10.29) (29.32)3. Furniture & Fixtures 0.26 0.744. Plant/Machinery & Computers 0.89 2.535. Programmes etc 1.05 2.99Total 35.11 100.00

*Includes ` 79,882.00 on subscription of journals, ` 1,44,707 on printing and stationery and ` 1,11,058 on minor repairs and maintenance.


anneXure a Governing bodyShri N. S. Napalchyal, IAS ChairmanChief Secretary Government of Uttarakhand(till September 11, 2010)

Shri Subhash Kumar, IAS ChairmanChief Secretary Government of Uttarakhand(after September 12, 2010)

Shri Alok Kumar Jain, IAS MemberPrincipal Secretary FinanceGovernment of Uttarakhand

Shri Rakesh Sharma, IAS MemberPrincipal Secretary CultureGovernment of Uttarakhand

Shri P. C. Sharam, IAS MemberPrincipal Secretary Higher EducationGovernment of Uttarakhand

Ms. Manisha Pawar, IAS MemberSecretary School EducationGovernment of Uttarakhand

Ms. Radha Raturi, IAS MemberSecretary PlanningGovernment of Uttarakhand(till June 2010)

Shri S. Ramaswamy, IAS MemberSecretary PlanningGovernment of Uttarakhand(after June 2010)

Dr B K Joshi Member-SecretaryFormer Vice Chancellor, Kumaon UniversityDirector, Doon Library & Research Centre


anneXure b People

Dr B K Joshi Director

Shri Rajen BrijNath Advisor

Prof M P Joshi Honorary Fellow

Dr B P Maithani Honorary Fellow

Dr Manjari Mehta Honorary Fellow

Shri Chandra Shekhar Tewari Research Associate

Dr Manoj Panjani Research Associate

Shri K C Saxena Librarian

Ms Yogita Thapliyal Accountant

Ms Suman Bhardwaj Library-cum-Documentation Assistant

Ms Meenakshi Kukreti Bhardwaj Professional Assistant (Library)

Shri Khushi Ram Library Assistant

Shri Jagdish Singh Mahar Clerk

Shri Naveen Kumar Dobriyal Library Attendant-cum-Office Help

Shri Gama Chand Security Guard

Shri Madhan Singh Security Guard

Ms Geetanjali Bhatt Accounts Assistant (Part Time)

Ms Madhu Dangwal Library Assistant (Part Time)

Shri Vijay Bahadur Gardener (Part Time)


anneXure c auDiteD accOunts 2010-11

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