Section 17 of The Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969 — Librarian

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(1)The Librarian shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor subject to the approval of the Board and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the library and the purchase, cataloguing and maintenance of books and journals and operation of the library.
(2)The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Librarian shall be such as may be prescribed.

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Summary

The Librarian is an officer of the University appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with Board approval.
The Librarian reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor on all library matters.
The Librarian is responsible for purchasing, cataloguing, and maintaining books and journals.
The Librarian manages the daily operation and administration of the university library.
The pay, allowances, and service conditions of the Librarian are determined as prescribed by Statutes.

Practical examples

1The university library needs 300 new agricultural science textbooks for the academic term. The Librarian selects the titles, handles purchase procedures, catalogues the books, and reports operational status to the Vice-Chancellor.

2A campus library suffers water damage to its archived journals. The Librarian uses administrative authority under Section 17 to organize restoration, restock damaged volumes, and maintain library services for students.

FAQ

1. Who appoints the university Librarian under Section 17?

Under Section 17 of this Act, the Librarian is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor subject to the approval of the Board.

2. To whom is the Librarian accountable for library management under Section 17?

Under Section 17 of this Act, the Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the library.

3. What specific duties regarding books and journals are assigned to the Librarian under Section 17?

Under Section 17 of this Act, the Librarian handles the purchase, cataloguing, maintenance, and operation of books and journals.

4. How are the emoluments and terms of service of the Librarian fixed under Section 17?

Under Section 17 of this Act, the emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Librarian shall be such as may be prescribed.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 17 of this Act, who is responsible for the purchase, cataloguing, and maintenance of university books and journals?

Q2.Under Section 17 of this Act, which body must approve the Vice-Chancellor's appointment of the Librarian?

Q3.Under Section 17 of this Act, to whom is the Librarian responsible for the overall operation of the library?

Q4.Under Section 17 of this Act, how are the service terms and emoluments of the Librarian determined?

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