1. About KLA
The Kerala Library Association (KLA) was founded Career Guidance Programme for
in 1971 by a group of librarians who strongly felt
the need for an independent professional
association at the state level to promote the cause
of library development, professional standards of
Library and
librarians, entirely dedicated for libraries and
librarians. The Headquarters of the Association is
at Thiruvananthapuram. Prof. K. A. Isaac was the
Information Science
patron of the Association.
In order to encourage the students who undergo
Students
Graduate and Post Graduate Courses in Library
and Information Science, KLA has instituted Gold
medal awards to the first rank holders in Kerala, May 12, 2012
Calicut and Mahatma Gandhi Universities. KLA
also gives away Holy Cross Endowment instituted
by Prof. C.A. Augustine for the toppers.
About K.E. College Venue:
Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam one of the K.E. College
prestigious college in central Travancore. The
College is managed by the St.Joseph’s
Mannanam, Kottayam
Monastery, Mannanam, the Mother House of CMI
Congregation and comes under the purview of the
chapter and the education Committee of the
Monastery. This college is affiliated under
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Ten
graduate courses, five postgraduate courses,
Organised Jointly by
several self financing and addon courses are
offering from this college. A well-equipped,
efficiently functioning library is another attraction
of K.E. College. The college library having a
space of 11,000 sq. ft., and has a collection of
41363 books, 84 periodicals and journals on all
relevant subjects. BLISc. course is also offering
from this higher education institution. K.E. College Kerala Library Association
Home page: www.kecollege.in Mannanam Kottayam Region

2. About the programme Programme Time
Job opportunities for Library and Information Science 9:30 AM-3:30PM
professionals are becoming more complex and competitive.
Constant change can be observed in the organisational ,
technological and information environment of recent times. In
Registration
addition to classroom learning, candidates have to acquire Registraton Fee is `100/- participant.
new competencies and skills to perform well and good in the For registration, contact 9846496323
emerging globalized job market. Acquiring competencies for For online registration: http://tinyurl.com/kla2012
job market and prepare for new positions are very essential
for LIS students. This Career orientation programme for Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Library and Information Science students is designed Registration Fee to be paid in cash at the registration
exclusively for the requirements of students and graduates counter in the programme venue.
searching for opportunities in challenging environment.
Last date for registration
May 10, 2012
Objectives
Introducing career opportunities in Library and Information
Science Contact
Give an over view of challenges in new professional work Fr. Jose Viruppel
environment President, KLA Kottayam Region
Guidelines to prepare for competitive examinations Mob:919447877088
Help LIS students to conduct a self assessment Email: fr.viruppel@gmail.com
Vimal Kumar V.
Scope Secretary, KLA Kottayam Region
Competencies for new age Library professionals Mob: 9846496323 Email: vimal0212@gmail.com
Higher studies and research in LIS
Effective strategies for job hunting
Benefits of associate with professional bodies Join Kerala Library Association
Use of WWW for professional development.
Associate Membership
Resource persons For students undergoing a course of study leading to a Degree/Diploma in
Library Science.
Faculty members in Library and Information Science and Membership Fee: `35 (Admission Fee + Annual subscription)
working professionals.
Life Membership
Life Membership is open to all librarians who satisfy the required minimum
Who can participate qualifications viz. a basic Bachelor’s Degree with a Degree/Diploma in
Library Science.
Library Science (MLISc/BLISc) students and LIS graduates. Membership Fee: `610
Visit www.keralalibraryassociation.org for downloading membership form.