Study visit in India: Libraries Unlimited Project creates learning opportunities for LIS professionals

Ahasan, Dhaka, 23 March 2019

An eleven member’s library professional team from the different district government public libraries recently successfully completed a study visit in India.

A six-day study tour was started on 10 March and ended on 16 March 2019. This tour was sponsored and patronized by of Libraries Unlimited project. During the tour, the participants visited several libraries including the National Library of India, the State Central Library of West Bengal, Bishovaroti Central Library, Bangladesh Bhawan, British Council Library, Uttar Chobbis Porgana District Government Public Library, Barasat Town Library, Asiatic Society and Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Kolkata. During the visit, both of the country professionals participated in several discussion sessions, seminar and shared their ideas to develop the library services.

The participants reported that the tour was a successful experience comes with many benefits — both professionally and personally. The experiences they received will build lasting relationships with individuals and international colleagues in other countries as well.

Team members –Mr. Kazi Mohammad Mohiuddin, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs; Ms Sonia Chowdhury, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Lakshipur(Attachment in Department of Public Libraries, Shahbag,Dhaka); Ms Selina Islam, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Sirajganj(Attachment in Ministry of Cultural Affairs); Mr Mohammad Monjur Alam, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Kustia; Mr M Mosharraf Hossain, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Chandpur(Attachment in Narayanganj); Mr Kahlid Mohammad Saifullah, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Jhalkhati; Mr Sazzadul Karim, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Sherpur; Mr Oyes Chakma, Librarian, District Government Public Libraries, Khagrachori; Ms Sharmmi Akter, Assistant Librarian, Department of Public Libraries, Shahbag, Dhaka; Mr Mohammad Wahiduzzaman, Assistant Librarian, Department of Public Libraries, Shahbag, Dhaka; Purnima Dalu, Assistant Librarian, District Government Public Library, Mymensingh and two persons from LU project Mr Taposh Barua and Mr Poddaza Sarker