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I was nine when I saw my first ghost.
My father and I were raking leaves in the cemetery where he'd worked for years as the caretaker. It was early autumn, not yet cool enough for a sweater, but on that particular afternoon there was a noticeable bite in the air as the sun dipped toward the horizon. A mild breeze carried the scent of wood smoke and pine needles, and as the wind picked up, a flock of black birds took flight from the treetops and glided like a storm cloud across the pale blue sky.
I put a hand to my eyes as I watched them. When my gaze finally dropped, I saw him in the distance. He stood beneath the drooping branches of a live oak, and the green-gold light that glimmered down through the Spanish moss cast a preternatural glow on the space around him. But he was in shadows, so much so that I wondered for a moment if he was only a mirage.
As the light faded, he became more defined, and I could even make out his features. He was old, even more ancient than my father, with white hair brushing the collar of his suit coat and eyes that seemed to burn with an inner flame.
My father was bent to his work and as the rake moved steadily over the graves, he said under his breath, "Don't look at him."
I turned in surprise. "You see him, too?"
"Yes, I see him. Now get back to work."
"But who is he—"
"I said don't look at him!"
His sharp tone stunned me. I could count on one hand the number of times he'd ever raised his voice to me. That he had done so now, without provocation, made me instantly tear up. The one thing I could never abide was my father's disapproval.
There was regret in his tone and what I would later come to understand as pity in his blue eyes.
"I'm sorry I spoke so harshly, but it's important that you do as I say. You mustn't look at him," he said in a softer tone. "Any of them."
"Is he a—"
Something cold touched my spine and it was all I could do to keep my gaze trained on the ground.
"Papa," I whispered. I had always called him this. I don't know why I'd latched on to such an old-fashioned moniker, but it suited him. He had always seemed very old to me, even though he was not yet fifty. For as long as I could remember, his face had been heavily lined and weathered, like the cracked mud of a dry creek bed, and his shoulders drooped from years of bending over the graves.
But despite his poor posture, there was great dignity in his bearing and much kindness in his eyes and in his smile. I loved him with every fiber of my nine-year-old being. He and Mama were my whole world. Or had been, until that moment.
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Amelia Gray may see ghosts, but she's always heeded her father's advice to avoid acknowledging them—until a woman is murdered in a Charleston cemetery she is restoring. Amelia offers to help detective John Devlin when the killer begins leaving more bodies on old graves bearing symbols that could be grisly clues to his motives. But soon another warning from Amelia's father, to never associate with those who are haunted, becomes impossible. For while she sees the ghosts shadowing Devlin, associating with the handsome detective is exactly what Amelia wants as she joins him in trying to lift the thin veil separating this world from the next.
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A very easy read for an afternoon on the beach. I read this book in one day because I could not put it down. I immediately picked up the second book in the series and am waiting for the third to come in the mail. A spooky ghost story I originally picked up because it takes place in Charleston.
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Increasingly Universities are being challenged about the "impact" of their research on society. Impact is however imprecisely defined stretching from changing public policy, changing the direction of a research field to interactions with industry, spin-out companies and licensing. Traditionally, Universities have excelled at teaching and research both are fundamental contributions to society in many intangible ways. As a scientist however we can contribute to the development of new technologies and plan their exploitation from the University laboratory to the market place. This suggest an "Academic Covenant" if you are spending tax payer's money and there is an opportunity to produce a return then an academic should have an eye to the exploitation. Academics in general are not experts at this but some are becoming academic entrepreneurs and can provide valuable experience, perhaps leading to a sustainable University.
In the group, and in collaboration with the Research and Knowledge Transfer office at the University, we have some interest in academic entrepreneurship. Having founded, funded and sold my first company EvanesCo Ltd I have some ideas from the world of business that might be useful.
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Within the group I lead the Knowledge Transfer Account funded by the EPSRC (£3.2M) and in collaboration with QinetiQ, to exploit technology in the field of Tailored Electromagnetic Materials. The Arkiris project (link to www.arkiris.co.uk) is addressing the questions of Investor Culture and direct development of projects in the field.
I founded my first spin-out company EvanesCo Ltd to exploit the technique of evanescent wave cavity ring-down spectroscopy within a fibre optic for the detection of molecules in the environment. The work from the company continues in the group with research on the optical profiling of petroleum products in collaboration with the LPI. The company was set up in 2002, took on some VC funding and ultimately sold to Trireme Systems: a case study from foundation to exit.
A second spin-out company Attomarker Ltd has also been formed to commercialise the array reader platform which was developed under the Attogram project. We are exploring many applications of blood proteome profiling for allergy and intolerance, immune system profiling, procedure outcome prediction and sexually transmitted disease detection. Attomarker is currently fund-raising and performing the initial market analysis for funding in 2011.
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Butterfly wings are natural examples of functional electromagnetic materials with nanometre-scale structures controlling the iridescence colour of their wings. In collaboration with QinetiQ, the project is looking for ways to exploit the technology commercially to control electromagnetic radiation in specific areas of society. We have employed an entrepreneur and identified potential first products and work is proceeding on these development projects in the laboratory.
We plan three exploitation strategies in three years to commercialise the technology and also to create a pipeline of discovery, disclosure, development and commercialisation within the University.
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Saigon! Oh Saigoooon!
What am I talking about? Our new discovery: a vietnamese grocer in the neighbourhood called Saigon that stocks *joy!!!!* everything asian - curry leaves, hae bee, pork floss, dumplings, toufu, mee, bee hoon... you get the idea.
Yes, squeals of pleasure several aisles down. Me yelling for Gene to check out stuff in the fridge "DID YOU SEE THAT??? Giong Chong!" (spring onion) There are also (frozen) durians and 10001 sauces and mixes.
There's also a decent Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodles)restaurant just across the intersection, and we just had dinner there. Two thumbs up so far.
(yes, I know, I know, it's pretty darned tragic that a grocer sends me into these heart-palpitating moments) arrrggghhhh... turning into a housewife. A real one this time. Now wondering if I buy that hae bee, what can I cook.... *squeak, what's happening to meeeeee*
On another note: We both passed our driving theory tests. Gene scored the higher percentage. He got one question wrong, I finished faster but got four (!) wrong out of the 86 questions wrong. Bludy heck... anyway, I have to wait a pretty long time before the actual road test - 21st July.
Met a few Singaporeans over the weekend for Sunday dinner. One couple has been here for 11 years and have... wait for this... FIVE kiddies.
BUT I must say, the kiddies were excellently behaved, and I actually wasn't running kicking and screaming. The youngest was 7 months, the oldest was 9, I think. Very sweet, the oldest can carry her sibs and cut up dessert all by herself. The kiddies told me funny anecdote about how when their Sg'rean cousins came to Rochester to visit, they didn't even know how to put on their own socks. Their maid had done it all the time for them back in Sg you see.
Essentially, they were told, you don't put them on yourselves, you don't go out!
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We may start checking out the nightlife later this week. Apparently there are a number of hot bars here (will check it out and verify this for you readers - sorry, journalistic training, hard to be un-cynical abt everything).
Oh, according to the housing managers, by mid next month, our gym at the apartment complex should be ready! Can't wait to lift those weights again.
Fruits and produce here - amazing. For someone who doesn't actually like fruit (me) am sure buying a lot (peaches and nectarines). They look pretty lah, and I am a sucker for pretty faces.
Oh, and we watched Nacho Libre today. Go only if you like Jack Black. Otherwise, please don't bother, the few measly laughs isn't worth the ticket price. This, by the way, is the first show we've watched together in the last 12 to 15 months. At least. Heh, watta a way to break the drought.
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Louie the Tui wanted to sing! But he couldn't quite start. With a little help from a friend, who loved music and feeding the birds, Louie discovered that if you try hard enough, you can do anything! A wonderful book for all ages.
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Our Dogs: Past & Present
Andy and I have been involved with golden retrievers since 1979 when we purchased our first golden, Aurora's Dream of Garzas Canyon Am-Can CD WCX (OD). Dream introduced us to obedience, hunting, breeding and the wonderful people involved with goldens. We have had goldens in our lives for nearly 30 years. The links below will introduce you to many of them:
The Girls We Own The Girls We Share The Girls We Lease Gaylan's Stud Dogs Other Boys We Love Past Litters Upcoming Litters Highly Accomplished Gaylan's Dogs A Complete List of Titled Gaylan's Dogs
Our Girls U-CD LornaDoone Encore! Encore! CDX SH MX MXJ NF WCX OD VCX CCA TT
OFA Excellent; normal heart, elbows and thyroid; diagnosed with pigmentary uveitis 2/2010
Sire: OTCH Meadowpond Stardust Reggie (ODHF/OS)
Dam: MACH Gadabout's Naughty But Nice UDX (ADHF/OD)
Corey's Pedigree Can CH. Gaylan's Hole in One MH MX MXJ NF WCX OD VCX CCA TT
OFA Good; normal heart, elbows and thyroid; diagnosed with pigmentary uveitis 2007
Sire: Am-Can CH. OTCH Highmark Mirasol Once A Knight UDX TDX MX MXJ JH WC VCX OS SDHF
Dam: Trumpet's Gaylans Butterfly CD JH AX AXJ WCX (OD)
Una's Pedigree Gaylan's Dreamcatcher JH CCA TT
OFA Good; normal eyes, heart and elbows
Sire: Coppertop's Captain Kirk CD MH WCX CCA VC
Dam: U-CD LornaDoone Encore! Encore! CDX SH MX MXJ NF WCX OD VCX CCA TT
Dreamer's Pedigree
Girls We Share Gaylan's Winning Colors MH WCX
OFA Good; normal eyes, heart, elbows and thyroid
Skye is co-owned with Charlie and Lauran Mancuso
Sire: Can Dual Ch-AFTCH Firemark's Push Come to Shove Can CDX Am WCX***
Dam: Gaylan's Into the Wind CDX AX AXJ WC
Skye's Pedigree Gaylan's Gamblers Choice CD MH WCX TT***
(Master National Qualifier 2008)
OFA Good; normal eyes, heart, elbows and thyroid
Risk is co-owned with Rosie Higdon
Sire: High Times Run'n the Roost UD MH WCX*** (OS)
Dam: Can CH. Gaylan's Hole in One MH MX MXJ NF WCX OD VCX CCA TT
Risk's Pedigree Windrush Gaylan's ItsA Wonderful Life JH
OFA Normal hips and elbows (prelim)
ZuZu is co-owned with Charlie and Lauran Mancuso
Sire: Sunfire's XX Muleteam Borax UD SH CCA WCX VC (OS)
Dam: Sunfire Windrush's Mrs Peele JH CCA WC
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Girls We Lease Many of our breedings are joint efforts with other Gaylan's owners. For these breedings, we lease the dam along with her owners so all of us are the legal breeders of the litter. The dam usually lives with her owners through the breeding, whelping and pups first six weeks, during which time the owners raise the pups using our program. Then they all come visit us at Gaylan's where together we: Some of the wonderful partners we have had or plan to have in the future are listed here. Our thanks to their owners for sharing these fabulous bitches with us!
- continue the pups socialization and development, including woods walks, swimming, introduction to gamebirds, et
- conduct evaluations
- get their eye and heart clearances done
- complete vaccinations, microchipping, etc
- send them to their new homes
- Gaylan's First Sgt Cricket JH WCX (OD), Bob and Cathi Jefson
- Gaylan's Into the Wind CDX AX AXJ WC (OD), Dana Morris
- U-CH C-ATCH U-AGII U-CD Gaylan's High Flying Abbi CD JH MX MXJ OF RA WC VC CCA CGC (OD), Pat and Tom Swallows
- Gaylan's Firefly's Golden Glo CDX MH WCX TDI CGC (OD), Carvel Gold
- UH SHR Gaylan's One Step Atta Time UD SH MX MXJ RE OF WCX OD ADHF CGC , Pat and Randy McKinney
- MACH Gaylan's Party of One CD SH WCX VCX CCA (OD), Marcy Burke
- Gaylan's Fly Like the Wind JH AX MXJ WC VC CCA (OD), Lise Pratt
- Ambertrail I Am A Wild Party OD; Can MH WCX, Donna LaHaise
Other Boys We Love Although not a complete list, here are links to some of the stud dogs we have used or plan to use in our breeding program. We are eternally grateful to their owners for sharing these wonderful animals with us.
- Brass, Brassfire Seattle on a Lark MH WCX (Master National Qualifier), Jack and Sue Belicka
- Cruiser, MACH Wingmaster's Bearboat Cruiser UD JH CCA WCX VCX ADHF CGC, Elise and Bob Kremer
- Gunner, HRCH Morninglo's Top Gun CDX MH NA RN WCX OS, Glenda and Jack Manucy
- Jake, BIS-BISS Ch Celestial Sirius Jake CDX JH WC OS SDHF, Kim Cain
- Jazz, Can CH Comstock's Caramel Nut UDTX SH WCX OS VCX; Can UD WCX, Kathy Eddy
- Joker, AFTCH MHR Wynwood's Jokers Are Wild CD MNH WCX OS, Can CDX MH WCX, Jill Richardson
- Kazaam, CH Hillock Meredreme's Kazaam (OS), Tammy Tomlinson
- Kirk, Coppertop's Captain Kirk CD MH WCX CCA VC, Ann Lynn
- O'Reilly, CH Ashford's Saffron O'Reilly UD JH WCX OS SDHF, Debbie Claussen
- Push, Can. Triple AFTCH Firemark's Push Comes to Shove Can. WCX; Am.*** (OS), Mike Ducross
- Quar, Dual CH AFC Tigathoe's Funky Farquar CD TD (OS, FDHF), Dottie Ramsey
- Rooster, High Times Run'n The Roost UD MH WCX *** (OS), Nancy and John Miner (more info on Rooster)
- Steeler, Comstocks Steelcity Superman MH WCX** (OS), Kathy Eddy
- Streaker, Am-Can Ch & OTCH Sunstreak of Culynwood UDT WCX (OS, OBHF), Suzi and Dave Bluford
- Zach, Am-Can CH Whipaly Sierra Zip'N Zachary CDX JH WCX (OS), Michele Andavall
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The late Mark McCormack, author of What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School, founded IMG. Starting as the agent for golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, McCormack built an international marketing colossus that represents hundreds of pro athletes and other celebrities and controls big events like Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. It has recently begun dabbling in the culinary industry, too, representing certain ventures of celebrity chefs like Ming Tsai, David Bouley and former White House chef Walter Scheib.
IMG also owns and operates IMG Academies in Bradenton, FL. If your kid is a sports prodigy and wants to be involved in his or her sport full-time at the highest level, the IMG Academy is where you want to send him. Recent graduates include Venus and Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, Derek Jeter and Kevin Garnett, plus dozens of other high-profile names.
Although IMG has 70 offices in 30 countries, company headquarters, as it happens, are located right across the street from Restaurant Hospitality's offices in Cleveland. And the honchos here have picked Ohio as the site of the company's next mega-venture: Lakeview Bluffs, featuring IMG Resort Academies. Located 28 miles east of Cleveland, the $1 billion project is billed as a sports-oriented resort community with 2,300 housing units.
Hmm…Resort Academies. Has a nice ring to it, but what will people learn to do there? Relax better?
In a way, yes. Set to open in the spring of 2008, the project will provide world-class training in what it dubs "all major sports": golf, tennis, soccer, baseball and basketball. There'll be a big health and wellness component, too. Throw in an undisturbed mile of Lake Erie shoreline, world-class steelhead fishing on the Grand River, IMG's first-ever golf course, a vineyard and a winery and you think you'd have pretty much everything a sports-oriented family-the target market for this project-could desire.
Well, not quite everything. It turns out you need a culinary school, too. What for? IMG vows to leave no stone unturned as it tackles what it describes as a "$40 billion, underserved active travel/life market." Part of the deal: "World-class instruction in other endeavors including a culinary academy, art institute and other non-recreational interests."
Which is to say, IMG thinks that to compete in the luxury travel segment, it can't just provide restaurants led by big-name chefs. IMG thinks people want to learn how to make the dishes for themselves, preferably learning how to do it from the big-name chefs.
It's hard to imagine that the deep-pocketed weekend warriors who will pony up for classes at the culinary school wing of the IMG Resort Academies will ever go into the profession full-time. But that's not the point. We're talking here about a brand-new market, something that IMG has proven in other venues it knows how to create. If we were you, we'd get on the phone to IMG and see how you can help them exploit it.
In the meantime, you may wish to make sure that things are going well at the culinary schools already located in your area. You may be more dependent on them than you already know.
How so? If your full-service restaurant is located in a city with a top-notch culinary school, your town's labor supply seems perpetually filled with trained, talented and eager new workers for both the front and the back of the house. If you're located in a town without one, finding adequately trained help can be a perpetual problem.
And if you're located in Norfolk, VA, or Charleston, SC, you're about to learn how big that problem can be. How come? Johnson & Wales University, which now has sizable culinary schools in both cities, will be closing them this spring. After that, J & W will consolidate these two operations in Charlotte, NC.
Is J&W moving because these two satellite campuses are struggling? To the contrary. J & W wanted to expand, and Charlotte came after it hard. The Charlotte Observer reports that the city sold the school a $7 million plot of land for $1 million; foodservice contract management firm Compass Group and the state of North Carolina kicked in another $12 million; and the Bank of America provided below-market leases for other building space. Total cost of the campus: $112 million. The first class graduates next year. It was initially projected to have 885 students; 1,120 signed up. The number of students will level out at 4,000 in couple of years. If you run a restaurant in Charlotte, your staffing problems are about to be over.
"I don't think we've ever been embraced by all aspects of a city like this," says J&W dean of culinary education Karl Gugenmos. "The mayor, the leaders, the business community-nothing we've ever done compares to what we have experienced so far in Charlotte."
Why did Charlotte woo J&W? Part of it is that the school is projected to have a $100 million economic impact annually. Nice. But Charlotte was a booming business center anyway. What sealed the deal was the "cool factor."
"Having a large infusion of young people is really going to add a new dimension to life in the downtown," urban planner Michael Gallas told the Charlotte Observer. "What gives flair and fun to downtowns is creativity and innovation. Manhattan has publishing, the fashion industry and the arts, things that lend glamour to the city. I think of Johnson & Wales as adding that dimension to Charlotte."
What will be added to Charlotte will be subtracted from Norfolk and Charleston. Operators there who needed part-time workers, interns, externs or recent culinary school grads had a fertile source in Johnson & Wales. The school provided an endless stream of skilled young talent that had a built-in passion for the profession. That stream will soon be drying up.
"Obviously, it's going to hurt," one restaurant owner told Hampton Roads newspaper the Virginian Pilot. "It takes young, enthusiastic, dedicated people to work in the restaurant business. It's going to be harder to find that talent."
With Johnson & Wales in town, the Hampton Roads/Norfolk area became known for a number of fine independent restaurants. They'll still be OK, but where will the next generation come from? "It's not so much the ownership as it is the worker bees," says Tammy Jaxtheimer, the paper's restaurant reviewer. "They're the ones that allow the owners to do so well."


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Charlie's Angels (8pm, ABC) - A remake of the 1970s hit show starring Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh, and Rachael Taylor. I'm not a fan. You're better served watching "Community." Or "Big Bang Theory." Or "The X-Factor." Or anything else.
Community (8pm, NBC) - In the Season 3 premiere, the study group wonder if Pierce will join them as they gather at the start of a new semester. Also, Jeff clashes with his biology teacher (Michael K. Williams, "The Wire," "Boardwalk Empire") and is kicked out of class, and Dean Pelton has a new nemesis at Greendale -- John Goodman.
Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - Two new back-to-back episodes open the fifth season. First, Penny hits a low point when she realizes what she's done by sleeping with Raj, and Sheldon becomes leader of the paintball team. Later, Penny and Sheldon clash and Amy is caught in the middle.
Parks and Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Leslie is faced with the difficult decision when she decides to run for office in the Season 4 opener. Meanwhile, Ron prepares for the return of his first wife (Patricia Clarkson).
Person of Interest (9pm, CBS) - A new drama following a presumed-dead CIA agent (Jim Caviezel) and a billionaire software genius (Michael Emerson) who try to stop crimes before they happen. Adrienne likes it. Read more.
The Office (9pm, NBC) - In the Season 8 premiere, the staffers discover their names on a mysterious list authored by new Sabre CEO, played by James Spader (right). Paranoia sweeps through the office as everyone speculates about what the list means.
Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Meredith is fired in tonight's two-hour Season 8 premiere. I have nothing against "Grey's," but there's better stuff on.
Whitney (9:30pm, NBC) - A new sitcom about about unmarried couple Whitney (Whitney Cummings) and Alex (Chris D'Elia). Is it funny? Adrienne says ...
Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - A new series about a NYC homicide detective (Maria Bello) coping with sexism and harassment from colleauges while working murder cases. Also stars Aidan Quinn. It's a remake of Helen Mirren's classic PBS series, but it's quite good. I think you should watch.
The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - In the fourth season opener, Jane is in prison and must prove that the man he killed was Red John. Lisbon wants Van Pelt to get counseling for having to shoot her fiance when it was discovered he was Red John's inside man. So that Red John thing is over, right?


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Volume 6, Number 2 Spring 1996(ISSN 1052–3049)
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University Training
Continuing Education
Professional Opportunities
Jody Bales Foote and S.M. Mannan
This paper examines the infrastructure for library education in Bangladesh, including curriculum at all levels, and political considerations. A certificate course was introduced in 1958, master's program in 1962, and doctoral program in 1979. All those programs have been at Dhaka University, which now has 14 professors of library science. Rajshahi University initiated a post-graduate diploma course in 1992, and a B.S.S. course in 1993. All curricula are traditional, with no practical computer applications up to this time. Continuing education opportunities are provided by the Library Association of Bangladesh, with some support from USIS, British Council, and agencies of other countries. Donor agencies also offer various international exchanges (study, teaching, visits) for professional personnel. Employment of librarians within Bangladesh has been satisfactory, but compensation in most libraries is low. Special libraries pay better than others, and have better technology. Political turmoil has been the cause of numerous shutdowns in the public universities, leading to an emergence of private universities, but none of these has yet undertaken instruction in library science.
At a time when adaptation to technology is an ongoing challenge in library training in every country, many developing countries have a problem serving their clientele at a very basic level. The pressing need is to produce librarians able to serve their constituencies with a minimum of materials and technology. While there is a growing clientele for advanced technological services, it is far too difficult for most library programs in developing countries to provide training at both ends of the spectrum. These countries must give higher priority to programs that meet librarians most fundamental training needs. Study abroad is the best option to provide advanced training for librarians wishing to take their place in an emerging information age. Thus, library science faculty must sublimate their own interests in advanced technology to meet the needs of students who will enter the workplace with only the most basic of resources.
This article examines the library training infrastructure in Bangladesh, a country with doctoral level training in library science, but an extremely limited resource base for library training. It describes training infrastructure, curriculum, geographical, political and economic constraints inherent in the system, and challenges faced by those operating a low technology program trying to move into the 21st century.
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in the world. Its per capita income in 1995 was US$200. Its population was 125 million spread over an area the size of Tunisia or Wisconsin. During the past few years, Bangladesh has experienced economic growth because of a growing garment industry sector and other industrial expansion. It has also had success in reducing its high birth rate. Yet, as the economic situation has grown somewhat brighter, the political situation has become more bleak.
Because of the heavy involvement of university students in the political process historically, Dhaka University, where much of the country's library training occurs, has been closed for lengthy periods of time, creating significant impediments to training in all areas. The politically charged environment on campus has also kept the government from investing heavily in universities, leaving the system anemic and isolated.
Bangladesh has been fortunate to have had a full–service library science program long before political turmoil affected its universities. While some developing countries have just recently opened university–level library science programs, Bangladesh has been training librarians for more than forty years since the then–Pakistan government inaugurated a three–month training course for librarians at Dhaka University taught by London–trained Fazal Elahi. Bangladesh has gradually expanded its offerings, providing a breadth of training from short courses to the Ph.D.
Bangladesh was apart of India (as East Bengal) until 1947, then became East Pakistan. Independence was proclaimed in 1971. Library education has been strong in Bangladesh, as it is in India and Pakistan India has approximately 75 universities offering library education programs, including 30 Ph.D. programs. In Pakistan, there are seven library science programs, with Karachi University offering a Ph.D. Beyond what was colonial India, there are only two other library science programs in South Asia, at Colombo University and Kelaniya University in Sri Lanka.
In 1958, the East Pakistan Library Association introduced a 6-month certificate course in librarianship in Dhaka that would become the foundation for an undergraduate library science degree. The next year, Dhaka University began its oneyear postgraduate diploma course that became a masters degree program in 1962 and a twoyear masters program in 1976. The University began a doctoral degree program in 1979. Thus, by the end of the seventies, Bangladesh had an extensive infrastructure in place to produce a full complement of librarians. Rounding out the program, there is a threeyear honors course in library and information science initiated in 1988.
The Library Science program at Dhaka University has produced 1,081 postgraduate diplomas, 815 masters degrees, and four doctorates. During the 199596 academic year, the Department had 3040 students working on a B.A. (Honors) degree and 7080 working towards a masters degree. An average of 80 students graduate each year from the department. There are currently only five students enrolled in the Ph.D. program and no degrees have been granted during the past five years. At Dhaka University, no coursework is required for the Ph.D. Candidates generally work on a thesis topic with an advisor for two to four years.
The Department of Library Science is part of the Faculty of Arts; it has 14 professors. Four of the faculty have Ph.D.s, all from Dhaka Universitys own program. Two of the faculty are currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program. Another is doing a Ph.D. in India. Two members of the faculty have received masters from abroad (Pakistan and U.S.). Some of the faculty have also participated in short courses abroad. The Department of Library Science budget accounts for a little more than three percent of the Dhaka University budget. Being housed in a large arts college, the Department must compete with strong programs in the social sciences. There are no laboratory or practical opportunities within the Department, although the University Library serves as a resource. There are plans for the Department to procure its first two computers by the end of 1996.
By the mid1990s, Bangladesh was planning a second library science program, at Rajshahi University in the far northwest part of the country. Rajshahi began a oneyear postgraduate diploma course in 1992 followed by a B.S.S. honors course in 1993. The University has planned a masters degree course to begin in 1997. From a costefficiency standpoint, the library science program at Dhaka University is adequate to meet the needs of the country and a second library science program may put a further strain on already scarce resources. Yet, geographic dispersion of academic programs is a nationwide concern in a country where most resources in all areas reside in the capital of Dhaka. Disbursing resources and programs to remote constituencies carries a high social value and will likely continue. Even with a second library science program, geographical constraints loom large for those seeking library training. Students have to travel hours by bus or river ferry to reach the capital city. Living costs in Dhaka are high compared to the rural areas. Leaving families for long periods of time also creates hardship. With no distance learning system in place, there is little chance of getting an advanced degree without residency in either Dhaka or Rajshahi.
Library training in Bangladesh is funded almost entirely from the government. Limited support comes from special grants from donor countries. Tuition and fees are minimal. A masters student at Dhaka University pays approximately US$40 per year for admission and fees. For those who cannot afford tuition, various scholarships and financial aid are available. Because the average annual income in Bangladesh is less than US$200, it is unrealistic to think of raising tuition much beyond the current level. Consistent political turmoil in Bangladesh over the past decade has resulted in long closures, called session jams, at Dhaka University, but these delays have decreased in recent years. Such delays are frustrating to both students and their parents as hundreds of careers are put on hold. These chronic delays and the overall lack of confidence in the university system have caused much concern among Bangladeshis. Known as the Oxford of the East during the Indian Raj, Dhaka University has suffered significantly because of budgetary and political problems. For years, Bangladeshi public universities had a monopoly on higher education, forcing students into a single underfunded system. Now the wealthy have begun to send their children to universities abroad.
Beginning in 1992, the middle class received a new higher education alternative when a group of private Bangladeshi universities developed in the urban areas. None of the private universities offer courses in library science, but all provide a fairly sophisticated exposure to information technology. Students at the private universities have more exposure to electronic databases, the Internet, and remote catalogs than the most advanced library science students at Dhaka or Rajshahi University. Up to now, the private universities have concentrated on areas that offer highpaying jobs upon graduation like computer science, engineering, and business administration. When the private universities expand and mature, however, they will likely move into other areas. It is quite possible that the library science departments at Dhaka and Rajshahi Universities will have private competition in the broader information science area. A degree encompassing computerized information retrieval, elementary multimedia skills, and traditional reference courses could be quite popular.
The current syllabus at Dhaka University has a conspicuous lack of computer applications. It spans traditional courses in cataloging, bibliography and reference, indexing and abstracting, library management, and building library collections. There is one course that is devoted mainly to computer applications in libraries and information systems, but there is no practical component in the syllabus. At the current time, neither the Dhaka University library nor the Department of Library and Information Science has computers on the premises. Students have limited access to computers through the University computer facilities. There is a proposal for external funding for a departmental computer center that would provide students ready access to the Internet, OCLC, and computerized periodical databases.
Beyond universitylevel education, Bangladesh librarians have a critical need for basic and continuing education. Much of this training need has been met by the Library Association of Bangladesh (LAB) which was established in 1956 and has a membership of approximately 1,500. Its goals are to promote library service to the people of Bangladesh, to provide and promote facilities for training of librarianship and research in library science, to cooperate with libraries and library organizations with similar goals, and to improve the status and service conditions of library personnel. The association holds an annual meeting, is governed by an executive council that meets monthly, and publishes the twiceyearly journal, The Eastern Librarian. The LAB sponsors the Library Training Institute in Dhaka, which offers library and information science courses and training programs and supports continuing education opportunities for librarians through seminars and symposia. The institute sponsors a sixmonth certificate course in library science, a 12month post–graduate diploma course in library and information science, a basic librarianship course for armed forces personnel, and other special courses. These courses are taught at the Institutes facility in Dhaka, housed in the Dhaka Central Library. The association also advises the Library Training Institutes in Chittagong, Khulna, and Rajshahi. The LAB course curriculum is modelled after the program at Dhaka Universitys Department of Library and Information Science, but pitched at a different level. Courses like reference sources and systems analysis are offered. Students at the Institute usually take leave from their paraprofessional positions to live and study in Dhaka. The Institute's faculty consists of librarians from university and special libraries in the Dhaka area.
The Library Association of Bangladesh has shown an interest in new technologies through its regular symposia. Beginning in 1987, the Association focused on Modernization of Library Education and Services in Bangladesh and in 1993 on Preparing the Libraries and Librarians of Bangladesh for the 21st Century. A variety of guest lectures by foreign specialists has rounded out the Library Associations new technology emphasis. Judging by the good attendance at these sessions, there is keen interest from a certain segment of the library community in this subject.
Yet, interest varies greatly according to the type of library where a librarian is employed. Help with continuing education has also come from several foreign governments and nongovernmental organizations. Both the United States Information Service (USIS) and the British Council have provided visiting scholars and training courses to expose Bangladeshi librarians to other systems. Similar assistance has come from Germany, Sweden, Korea, and Japan. USIS in Dhaka is responsible for American educational and cultural exchanges with Bangladesh, and provides opportunities through its many programs for advanced study for Bangladeshis. USIS serves as the coordinator of the Fulbright program in Bangladesh, which sends native professors for study in the U.S. and brings American professors to Bangladesh for teaching and research. The USIS international visitors program offers onemonth professional visits to the U.S. to approximately 15 Bangladeshis each year, including librarians, journalists, economists, social workers, writers, and government officials. USIS also coordinates grants to the EastWest Center at the University of Hawaii and opportunities for study in the U.S. through the Hubert Humphrey program. While these programs are available to all disciplines, Bangladeshi librarians have been the recipients of many of these grants.
The British Council in Dhaka also provides opportunities for advanced study in Britain to Bangladeshi librarians. The British Commonwealth countries, like India, Australia, and Malaysia, are also popular locations for study. Returning home to Bangladesh with an advanced degree, especially from a Western university, carries prestige and respect. Among current librarians, three have received doctorates from India and another four are studying there. Most librarians with postgraduate degrees remain in Bangladesh, but a few have taken jobs in the Gulf states or the West.
Employment opportunities in Bangladesh for library science graduates have generally been good, but the pay is low, usually under US$1,000 per year. The Class 1 positions pay nearly US$1,300 per year, but there are few of them and they are difficult to obtain. Because there is no set pay scale for librarians that is consistent across the country, it is difficult to establish professional norms of compensation. As in most countries of the world, librarians enter the profession in Bangladesh knowing that compensation will never match their postgraduate educational level. The most lucrative opportunities for librarians in Bangladesh lie with the countrys elite special libraries that are in a class by themselves, drawing the best–trained librarians and offering the best opportunities for technological access. These positions can pay as much as US$5,000 to US$6,000 per year. Most special libraries are operated by nongovernmental organizations with external funding. According to a survey in 1991 done by the Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics, Bangladesh has 664 special libraries. In comparison, there are only 13 academic libraries and 65 government public libraries in the country. The importance of special libraries is reflected in the placement of graduates. An informal survey of graduates of the Dhaka University Department of Library and Information Science found that 60 percent were employed in special libraries compared to 20 percent in public libraries and 10 percent in other libraries.
Special librarians are far more likely than others to have been abroad for training and to have far more sophisticated views about technology. This situation creates new opportunities for training. Most of the needs of this community are now being met informally within the special libraries. These libraries often serve as training grounds for those interested in some of the technologies not yet available in academic or public libraries. Librarians interested in new applications naturally gravitate to the special libraries for work or profession. At least one private company, Infoserve, has shown an interest in training librarians to work with the Internet. This firm, which does computer training for several groups of professionals, sees librarians as a potential market.
Bangladesh is fortunate in having a welldeveloped infrastructure for library training that includes a full complement of academic degrees to the Ph.D. and diploma and certificate programs for paraprofessionals. Through these programs, the training needs of most librarians in the country are being met. However, because most training takes place in Dhaka, geographical constraints impede countrywide access to courses. The academic training of librarians at the university level has been hampered by a nationwide problem of unrest and university closures. During these years of civil strife, universities have lost a great deal of credibility and opened the way for private universities to develop. While no private institution has developed a library science curriculum, there could be some kind of information science course in the future. Librarians whose needs are met least by the current library training system are those working in special libraries. This is the largest professional group in the country, outnumbering academic and public librarians combined. Because of donor aid, these special libraries are the most sophisticated in the country, having collections and information retrieval systems unknown to the nations other libraries.
Donor agencies sponsor librarians requiring a higher level of expertise for training in industrialized countries. Through this process, a small cadre of special librarians has been able to acquire advanced technological skills that they are able to apply in the workplace. The dual challenge is to diffuse those skills through the universities and professional institutes charged with training a new generation of librarians, but not to let special training get too far ahead of the basic needs of the nation's current libraries.
Ahmad, Nasiruddin. Education for Librarianship in Bangladesh: An Historical Study 1947'82. Ph.D. dissertation, Dhaka University, 1987.
Ahmad, Nasiruddin. "Library Education, Training and Research: A Perspective for the 21st Century in Bangladesh." In Preparing the Libraries and Librarians of Bangladesh for the 21st Century. Dhaka: Library Association of Bangladesh, 1993, pp. 36–47.
Ahmad, Nasiruddin. "Personnel Requirements in the Libraries of Bangladesh." International Information & Library Review 26 (1994): 315–326.
Ahmad, Nasiruddin. "Professional Development, Manpower Education and Training of Library and Information Work in Bangladesh.". In World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science Education, ed. P.S. Kawatra. New Dehli: Crest Publishing House, 1994, pp. 190–216.
Foote, Jody Bales. "Bangladesh." In World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services, 3rd ed., ed. Robert Wedegeworth. Chicago: American Library Association, 1993, pp. 101–103.
Foote, Jody Bales. "Libraries and Librarianship in Bangladesh." Third World Libraries 5–2 (Spring 1995): 59–66, and at http://www.worlib.org/vol05no2/.
Hossain, Sarwar. "Library Education in Bangladesh: Yesterday and Today." UNESCO Journal of Information Science, Librarianship and Archives Administration 2–3 (July–September 1980): 180–183.
Kabir, A.F.M. Fazle. "Library Education in East Pakistan." Eastern Librarian 4–1 (September 1969): 1–9.
Mannan, S.M. "Library Professionals in Bangladesh: A Study of Their Social Background." Dhaka University Studies 47–2 (December 1990): 113–124.
Modernization of Library Education & Services in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Seminar. Dhaka: Library Association of Bangladesh, 1987.
Rahman, Afifa. "Acquisitions and Collections Development Education in Bangladesh." Library Acquisitions: Practice & Theory 12–1 (1988): 43–51.
The authors wish to thank Minhaj Uddin Ahmed, graduate student in the Dhaka University Department of Library and Information Science, for his research assistance.
About the Authors
Jody Bales Foote is Assistant Professor, Education/Psychology Division, Southern Illinois University.
S.M. Mannan is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Library and Information Science, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.
©1996 Jody Bales Foote and S.M. Mannan.
Foote, Jody Bales and S.M. Mannan. "Librarian Training and Professional Opportunities in Bangladesh," Third World Libraries, Volume 6, Number 2 (Spring 1996).
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Just thinking about going to school raises many questions. For undergraduates, Admissions and Records will have the best answers. If your questions are not answered there, feel free to contact the UCCS School of Public Affairs.
For graduate students, some of the frequently asked questions are listed below. If you still have questions that are unanswered, please feel free to contact the UCCS School of Public Affairs.
Who should enroll in the School of Public Affairs?
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) typically attracts two types of students. The first is the mid-career professional who wishes to advance his or her career or sharpen skills. The second type is those anticipating a career in public service or criminal justice.
Why is NASPAA accreditation important?
Accreditation is a sign that a program has met a set of standards regarding MPA/MPP curriculum, administration, program mission, student admissions, faculty quality, student services and placement, and facilities. It means the program has gone through a rigorous process of self study, an accreditation commission review, and an extensive on-site campus visit by a team of experts. In brief, accreditation is one of many signs of quality that a student can use when considering graduate programs. All NASPAA member schools (262) possess regional/general accreditation. On top of that, 161 of NASPAA's 262 members have the additional MPA/MPP accreditation in addition to their regional/general one. An unaccredited MPA/MPP program is not by any means a program of inferior quality. It simply means that the program has chosen not to participate in the NASPAA peer review process. It is up to prospective students, therefore, to do the investigation of programs and to ask questions about curriculum and faculty quality
Can I take classes before I am admitted into the graduate program?
Students who are awaiting admission to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) programs but cannot meet the stated deadlines should consider enrolling as a non-degree student their first semester. Any person with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution may register for SPA courses as a non-degree student. Up to twelve credit hours of public administration or criminal justice coursework taken as a non-degree student may be applied to the master's degree program. Before enrolling in courses, students need to first complete and submit an application for admission as a non-degree student. There is a $25 application processing fee, and the application should be returned to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Admissions Office.
How long will it take to complete the degree requirements?
To earn the MPA or MCJ, a student must complete twelve courses (3 credits each) for a total of 36 semester hours. Pre-service students in the MPA program may also be required to complete a three-credit hour internship. The degree program can be completed in 2 1/2 years by taking two courses each fall and spring semester and one course during each summer term. However, individual students should determine how many courses to take each semester based on their other time commitments. SPA allows students to take up to six years to complete the program requirements.
Can I fit graduate school into my schedule? How many courses should I take each semester?
Most of the students in the SPA program are already working full-time. Courses are offered during the evenings, weekends and online to help accommodate most work schedules. Students should estimate that it takes three hours of outside work (e.g., readings, assignments, preparation for presentations) for each hour spent in class. Thus, during the fall or spring semester, the total workload should average around nine hours per week for each 3-credit course, though some weeks will be heavier than others. Because the summer term is shorter in length, the workload is more highly concentrated and requires a somewhat larger time commitment over a shorter period.
I haven't been in school for a while; will I be at a disadvantage?
SPA recognizes that returning to the classroom after many years in the work force can be very intimidating. However, nearly all of the mid-career students have had a very successful experience in the SPA programs. Students should remember that just as success in the work force is determined by many individual characteristics, so is success in the classroom. Your accomplishments on the job translate into success in the classroom.
How much will I pay for each course in the School of Public Affairs?
For academic year 2011-2012, the estimated tuition and fees for Colorado residents is approximately $1,700 per 3 hour class. The cost of textbooks varies for each class.
When are the application deadlines?
Application materials should arrive in the SPA office no later than June 1 for fall admission, November 1 for spring admission, and April 1 for summer admission. Keep in mind that transcripts and letters of recommendation can take some time to acquire. Scores from entrance exams take at least three weeks to arrive after the exam is taken. The admission committee will not review an applicant's file until all required documents have been received by the GSPA office. Students who miss the regular deadline for the upcoming semester may register as a non-degree student.
What are the minimum GPA and GRE scores required for admission into the program?
Students should have a 3.00 (or better) undergraduate grade point average for admission into the MPA program and a 2.75 (or better) undergraduate grade point average for admission into the MCJ program. There are no set scores for the graduate admission tests; however, students are expected to score in the 500-range on each of the sections (verbal and quantitative) of the GRE. Applicants with lower scores may still be considered for provisional admission. The admissions committee examines the overall record of each candidate, and it generally views undergraduate grades and professional accomplishments as more significant indicators of future success.
Is any financial aid available for graduate students?
Graduate students are eligible to receive federal Perkins loans, federal Stafford loans, or the Colorado Graduate Grant based on financial need. Students interested in seeking federal financial aid must first be admitted into the graduate program and must also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the end of February each year. The Financial Aid office offers a free scholarship search service on the University's web page (www.uccs.edu/~finaidse/).
Does the School of Public Affairs offer any scholarships?
SPA offers a limited number scholarships and assistantships. Please visit the UCCS financial aid website. Students must be admitted to SPA no later than March 1 to be considered for most scholarships the next academic year.
Do I have to do this application online?
Undergraduate applications for admission must be filed online. All questions about undergraduate application for admission can be answered at Admissions and Records. Online filing of a graduate application is preferable; however, you may mail or deliver your application to the School of Public Affairs. Whether you file your Application for Admission for Graduate Study online or complete a hard copy of the application, the required application documents are the same
1. Application for Admission (Parts 1 and 2, including a statement of goals and the Tuition Classification form)
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended undergraduate or graduate
4. GRE scores
5. Selective service form (for men only)
6. Resume
Question 6 on Part 2 of the graduate school application sounds like a statement of goals. Is it the same as my statement of goals?
Yes, it is. Question 6 of Part 2 is your statement of goals. It should be written on a separate piece of paper and should be not more than 1.5 pages long.
Is the Tuition Classification form for instate tuition only?
The Tuition Classification form does determine if you will receive instate tuition. All applicants must complete it whether you will receive instate tuition or not.
Who can write my letters of recommendation?
Individuals who can speak to your scholarly or creative achievement and promise or probability of success are the individuals who should write your letters of recommendation. These individuals might be college professors, employers, colleagues, supervisors. These individuals can just fill out the form; they can fill out the form and attach additional comments; or they can write a formal letter of recommendation and not fill out the form. Your letters of recommendation can be sent directly to the School of Public Affairs or you can include them with other application documents.
I am in the military now. Do I have to complete the Selective Service Form?
Yes, all students are asked to complete the Selective Service Form.
Why do I need to submit a resume when much of the information on the resume is already presented in the application?
Your resume provides the Admission Committee with a concise and detailed snapshot of your professional life. It is also used to determine whether or not an internship is required in your master's program.
Do I need to have transcripts sent from a college I took one class at?
Yes, the University of Colorado needs transcripts from ALL colleges or universities when any course work was attempted and/or completed.
What is the average undergraduate GPA of applicants? What GPA is required to be admitted?
The preferred undergraduate GPA is 3.0. However, no one criterion is enough to admit or decline a graduate student from study at the School of Public Affairs. All the credentials of the applicant are considered when considering an individual for admission.
What is the average GRE score? What GRE score do I have to get to be admitted?
A combined score of 1000 on the GRE is the preferred score. However, no one criterion is enough to admit or decline a graduate student from study at the School of Public Affairs. All the credentials of the applicant are considered when considering an individual for admission. The School of Public Affairs will accept LSAT and GMAT scores as well. We suggest that prior to taking the GRE that you purchase a book of sample questions and review.
What are the college and program codes for the GRE?
UCCS's code is 4874. Public Administration is 4801. You may register onlin for the GRE at Prometric.
Do I have to take the GRE? Is it ever waived?
Individuals who have already received a master's degree from an accredited institution do not need to take the GRE. The Dean can waive the GRE if the applicant has a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average and 10 or more years of professional experience.
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