A Succint

The Department of Library and Information Science, in true sense is considered as the ‘Gangotri’ of Library education, research and library development in India. It was the first teaching, learning and research school instituted by Padma Shree Prof. SR Ranganathan and Prof. S Das Gupta in 1946. In 2021, the department completed its 75 years of academic excellence and celebrated ‘Platinum Jubilee Year of the Department (1946-2021)’. On this occasion for the first time in the history of department, three monumental documents namely ‘75 Glorious Years: Department of Library and Information Science- Pioneer in LIS Teaching, Research & Innovation’; ‘Flying Colours of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations: A Treatise of Anthology of Tested Knowledge’; and ‘A Succinct -Kaleidoscopic Voyage of Academic Excellence of Department of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi’ consisting of more than 750 pages have been published. This monograph is unique in terms of content, composition, coverage and in lucid language. This treatise focused on the various dimensions of pattern maker alumni, department history and hallmarks, concise outline of the platinum jubilee celebrations, profile of the distinguished speakers, positioning of various committees formed for platinum jubilee celebrations, recollecting and refreshing old memories. All three books are printed in high quality coloured print. The Authors believe that these documents will serve as an encyclopaedia of the LIS Department of University of Delhi and will also show a path to others to undertake such projects.