The MALA is continuously organizing education programmes, discussion groups, workshops, conferences and seminars. The Association maintains active liaison with academic and research institutions, book publishers, and many of its activities are planned in collaboration with local, national and international institutions.
| Date | Activity |
12.08.2021
Celebration of National Librarians Day, Annual General Body Meeting, Election for the office bearers of MALA & MALA Awards 2021
24-25/11/2021
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) - DAE - Govt. of India in MALA - Kalpakkam Chapter jointly organized International Conference on "Recent Advances in Information Technology (READIT-21)"
Mode: Hybrid (Offline+Virtual)
Link: Day 1: https://youtu.be/vcBmh2NDrqc
Day 2: https://youtu.be/jU5-_X5CPmQ
06.10.2021
Mother Teresa Women's University and MALA in collaboration with National Digital Library of India organized webinar on "Calibres of National Digital Library of India."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/CCf-kXOktvg
07.09.2021
Patrician College, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organized one-day webinar on "Introduction to - Latex"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/aIPx_yxrA_s
09.08.2021
Bapuji Central Library, MGMCRI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry in collaboration with MALA commemorates the 129th Birth Anniversary of Padma Shri Prof. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan.
Mode: Virtual/Zoom
24.07.2021
Tek talks - A knowledge series by Knimbus in association with the Madras Library Association.
Mode: Virtual/Zoom
21.07.2021
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research in collaboration with MALA organized one-day International webinar on "An Digital Library of India - An Introduction."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/0NcD5VKKHdc
07.07.2021
Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts and Science, Tirupattur in collaboration with MALA organized one-day webinar on "Academic and Research Visibility"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/FdtOiBe4xd4
28.06.2021
University College of Engineering, Panruti (A constituent college of Anna University, Chennai) in collaboration with MALA organized one-day International Webinar on "LISDE-21"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/mJTmToPNXlE
16 - 17/06/2021
Scientific Information Resource Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam and MALA Kalpakkam Chapter organized 2 Day International on "Emerging Trends in Digital Research Library."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s5DLH6NL8w
Day 2: https://youtu.be/koyqhHMX_aM
10 - 14/05/2021
Department of Library and Information Science Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal in collaboration with MALA organized 5 Day International Short-Term Course on "Library Services in Digital Environment"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdeQJ-04WwfqCSzIkV5J8pLm
12 - 16/04/2021
Department of Library and Information Science Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai in collaboration with MALA organized 5 Day International Short-Term Course on "ELISPET-21"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdfIPKtuN4DGKXf1-v6Tgp0b
24.04.2021
Pope's College, Sawyerpuram, Thoothukudi in collaboration with MALA organized one-day webinar on "Effect of Reading Habits on Academic Performance."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/0pa1VfYE-WU
21.03.2021
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organized one-day webinar on "Development of Library Web Portal Using Wordpress."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/y1kikWjA81Q
16.03.2021
Vivekananda College, Madurai and MALA Madurai Chapter organized one-day webinar on "Transforming Library Services through Innovative Technologies."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/YmTzWaSukak
07 - 11/12/2020
Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with MALA organized 5 Day International Short-Term Course on "Library and Information Science."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdcfi0zquwjQoD88_k6qBbym
08.11.2020
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organized one-day webinar on "E-Resources."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/_1BExBgbv8Q
22 - 27/09/2020
Tamil University, Thanjavur in collaboration with MALA organized 7 Day International Short-Term Course on "சுய à®®ுன்னேà®±்றம் (Self-improvement)"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdcFhu0MNeKOnkGpjO58NOv_
29.08.2020
MALA organizing "Library Upliftment Programme" and Lecture on Collection of books in Anna Centenary Library, Chennai by Librarian and Information Officer, ACL.
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/Qkp7zQbKsjI
15.08.2020
Madras Library Association and Tamil Nadu Librarians (Online Platform for all Librarians) jointly celebrate the 128th Birth Anniversary of Padma Shri Prof. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan.
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/NJwIlchqU9Q
12.08.2020
DLIS, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli and MALA organizes Plenary Talk on the occasion of Padma Shri Prof. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's 128th Birth Anniversary.
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/MV0xQy9W7QY
09.08.2020
Bapuji Central Library, MGMCRI, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry and MALA jointly commemorates the 128th Birth Anniversary of Padma Shri Prof. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan.
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/ZAeeDnToEME
27.07.2020
Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts and Science, Tirupattur in collaboration with MALA organizes one-day webinar.
Mode: Virtual/Google Meet
26.07.2020
Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organizes one-day webinar on "Leadership Skills for Librarians."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdeAtsRGDiYiB-CKbOmHLx7a
17 - 24/07/2020
Department of Library and Information Science Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli in collaboration with MALA organizes 7 Day International Short-Term Course on "Library and Information Science."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4qgcPIuBdeAtsRGDiYiB-CKbOmHLx7a
04.07.2020
Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organizes one-day webinar on "Research Indicators and Predatory Journals."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/8Xhn05Pg1XQ
02.07.2020
Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai in collaboration with MALA organizes one-day webinar on "Systematic Approach towards Research Writing and Publications."
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/b9DVFuRUNg0
29.06. 2020
International Institute of Tamil Studies in collaboration with MALA one-day webinar.
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/K_mHcG5xlhg
06.06.2020
Government Arts College, Nandanam in collaboration with MALA one-day webinar on "Content Development on Google Docs"
Mode: Virtual/Google Meet
31.05.2020
Madras Library Association in collaboration with Lisquiz organizes one-day webinar on "Introduction to Moodle for Librarians"
Mode: Virtual/YouTube
Link: https://youtu.be/WEJkKudClcg
19.02.2020
Workshop on 'RFID Technology'
Venue : IGCAR, Kalpakkam
14.02.2020
MV Muthiah Govt Arts College for Women, Dindigul organizes one-day state level seminar on ' Statistical Analysis using SPSS' on 14/02/2020 jointly with MALA Madurai Chapter
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31.01.2020
MOU Signing ceremony with MALA in Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry
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19.10.2019
12.10.2019
Date: 12.10.2019, Saturday
Venue: Central Library, Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai -600048
19/05/2018
Central Library, MGMCRI, SBV University, Pondicherry organised One day National workshop on DSpace and WordPress
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12-13/05/2018
20-21/01/2018 | The Madras Library Association(MALA) and Connemara Public Library organised "Two Days Preparatory Programme for TNPSC and TNSET Exam" at Connemara Public Library |
06-01-2018 | Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam, Chennai in collaboration with Madras Library Association has organised UGC Sponsored One Day Workshop on "Modernization of Digital Library Using DSPACE and DIGIMAT Software" at Government Arts College for Men, Nandanam, Chennai on 6th January 2018. Click Here to view Event Photos |
19-11-2017 | As a part of Library Week Celebration 2017, on 19-11-2017, MALA family members have visited an Old Age Home and distributed Books. |
21-07-2017 | UGC Sponsored National Level Conference at Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore |
| 20_24.08.2017 | INFLIBNET Training Programme on Library Automation - Organised by Mother Teresa Women University and MALA |
| 21.07.2017 | UGC Sponsored National Level Conference on "Libraries for Today and Tomorrow" held at Muthurangam Government Arts College, Vellore |
| 13.05.2017 | MALA Members Pondichery Tour. |
11.03.2017 | One Day National Seminar on Content Management of Digital Resources in Libraries at Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai organised by Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, in association with Madras Library Association |
07.03.2017 | One Day National Workshop on "Open Source in Digital Library Management" Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, Chennai -89 |
16.02.2017 | Awareness programme was held in American Library on 16.02.2017 |
23.12.2016 | Awareness Programme" is arranged by MALA at 4 p.m. in British Council on 23.12.2016. |
26.11.2016 | National Seminar on Quality Management Techniques in Libraries |
01.10.2016 | One Day National Conference on Information Literacy on Bibliotherapy and Webotherapy for Women By MALA and Soka Ikeda Colelge of Arts and Science for Women |
20.08.2016 | 125thBirth Anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan MADRAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION & THIRUVATTIYUR PUBLIC LIBRARY On SATURDAY 20TH August 2016 at 10.30 a.m.
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13-14.07.2016 | 10 th National Conference On Recent advances In Information Technology (READIT-2016) Conference theme: Information Access in Digital Era on July 13-14, 2016 At Sarabhai Auditorium, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam – 603102. Organized by Scientifi c Information Resource Division, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam - 603 102 In association with Kalpakkam Chapter |
27.06.2016 | MALA & Patrician College : Readers Circle Inaugral Function |
11.06.2016 | One Day National Conference on Bibliotherapy and Webotherapy at SCSVSM University Kanchipuram |
28-29.05.2016 | Ugc Net & TNPSC Preparatory Programme for Library and Information Science Professionals at Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College For Women |
30.04.2016 | ONE-DAY SEMINAR ON ‘MANAGING & HANDLING OF E-WASTE AND DIGITAL LOCKER IN MODERN LIBRARY ERA” 30 TH APRIL 2016 at International Institute of Tamil Studies |
16.03.2016 | MALA & IIT “Recent Trends on Scientometrics and Research Methodology |
26.02.2016 | MALA & Anna University Chennai “ Nurture the Nation for Life Long Learning” By Dr.Amudavalli |
17.02.2016 | MALA & IIT “ICT Training on D Space for Library and Information Science Professionals Resource Person:Baskar Linux |
21.11.2015 | Golden Rules for Interpersonal Relationship by Dr. .Madhavan, Prof,. School of Management, AMET University & ‘Bibliotherapy for Problem Solving (Healing through Books)Dr.K.Sangeetha, Librarian, Highways Research Station, Chennai-25 |
2001 | Annual Report for the year 2000-2001 Click Here |
1995 | Social Costs and implications of the Telematics Revolution - Lecture by Dr. James Heitzman, USA Design & Development of In-house Databases - Workshop READIT'95 - Recent Advances in INformation Technology Seminar, Kalpakkam Chapter of MALA
Text, Scholar & Library: Reflections on An Eternal Triangle - Lecture/Discussion by Mr. James H. Nye, Chicago University |
1994 | Medical Information seeking behaviour of Research Scholars - Lecture by Dr. Prithika Chari |
1993 | Research in Library & Information Science - Lecture by Dr. S. Amba
Change & Challenge in Library & Information Science Education - Worldnet
Library & Information Science Education in UK - Dr. A. Amudhavalli.
IT and its implications for Libraries - Lecture by Prof. T. Viswanathan |
1992 | S.R. Ranganathan's Birth Centenary Celebrations: · Second International ISKO conference on Cognitive Paradigms in Knowledge Organisation · Release of postage stamp in honour of S.R. Ranganathan · A 30 minute documentary film: The Man and His Mission (in five languages, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Hindi) · Commissioning of a bust of S.R. Ranganthan |
1991 | Recent Developments in Information Modelling - Lecture by Dr. M.A. Gopinath, Professor, DRTC, Bangalore.
The IFLA and its Work - Lecture by Mr. Russell Bowden, dy. Chief Executive, British Library Association.
CDROM Technology - Worldnet Programme.
Trends and Impact of Informatics - Seminar. |
1990 | Knowledge-based Systems - Lecture by Dr. M.A. Gopinath, Prof., DRTC, Bangalore.
The Information Scene in India in the 1990s - Annual Lecture by Prof. S. Parthasarathy, IIS, Madras. |
1989 | Race Against Time: Preservation of Documents - Lecture by Mr. John Mcintyre, National Library of Scotland.
Library and Information Scene in the 90's - Group discussion initiated by Mr. S.C. Biswas, President, ILA. |
1988 | Public Library services and Information Networks - Seminar.
Resource Sharing in Libraries in Britain Today - Lecture by Ms. Jean Plaister, President of British Library Association.
Medlars User Awareness Programme - Demosntration/Online Connection to National Medical Library, Washington, USA. |
1987 | Computer Application to Library and Information Activities - Workshop. |
1986 | Library Automation - Seminar. |
1985 | Libraries and the Chnage of Education - Seminar. |
1982 | The Changing Dimensions of Library and Information Science, the implications for Curriculum Development for the future - Lecture by Mr. Kevin J. McGarry, North London Polytechnic. |
1981 | Libraries in the Year 2001 - Lecture by Prof. F.W. Lancaster, University of Illinois, USA. |
1979 | Libraries, Information and Quality of Life - Golden Jubilee Oration by Mr. D.J. Foskett, central Library, University of London. |
1977 | Information for Industry - Seminar organised in collaboration with the Industries Department, Tamil Nadu Government. |
1972 | The Communication Gap between the Research and Industry - Lecture by Prof. A. Neelameghan, DRTC, Bangalore
Scientific Technological Information Network in Britain - Lecture by Prof. Wilfred Ashworth, Central Polytechnic, London. |