Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Welcome Back ,our o'l Staff !!


The Staff..do I need to tell names?!

More Photos from SVL !


Members attending the program on 23rd june'08



The Brand New Collection of SVL, displayed



Any Takers ?!



The MOU Signed

The Sidney Sheldon


Here are a few more pics , to make you feel nostalgic and happy ! Do visit the library, as soon as u can to catch all the fun!:)

BCL is now 'SVL'

Mr.Rod Pryde and Mr.M.M Upadhyaya

I am very happy to tell u, the protest we members did to save this library has worked successfully ! And, we have got our results also. It soothing to the ear , so hear it again ! Our Library BCL is re-opening from 25th june 2008 ie. tomorrow but this time it'll be known as SVL. This Library is undertaken by School Education Deppt. Of M.P Govt.

Yesterday ,23rd june 2008 an MOU ( Memorandum Of Understanding ) got signed between the BCL Head ,Rod Pryde and Principal Secretary(School Education) M.M Upadhyay.Which means, that BCL has given his fixtures n furnitures , books, DVDs, CDs everything except the I.T software.

The occasion was marked by presence of members, who were very happy to be back home ,their second home -This Library. Here I am sharing some photos with u ,to enjoy and realise that our efforts , co-operation has worked and given back our library

On our behalf , I'd like to give special mention to media ,without whom this protest would'nt have gone that far .

We are thankful to the print and electronic media for their support n expressing our problems n feelings to the people at large.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

BCL , Trivandrum moves to High Court

The news is surprising and pleasing for the members of BCL. The BCL in Trivandrum was also declared to be closed on 21 feb 2008. They have protested all through and got support from there C.M as well. Today, the Hindu newspaper has got the news regarding the BCL Trivandrum moving to the H.C to save the British Library closure. Here's the link http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/22/stories/2008012256632200.htm

The book lovers at Trivandrum have set an example for us. Hopefully,this library will be saved.

Suggest your views and opinion about this and to save our Library too!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Met the C.M

The 5000 members of the British Library ,Bhopal ,on 21 Jan 2008 ,Monday ,met with the Chief Minister Of M.P ,Mr.Shivraj Singh Chauhan .In regard to help the members to save the British Library,Bhopal.

The C.M met us and heard our problem.He showed a concern for us and made us believe that he will not let this Library shut , as he got to know it will be closed on 28 feb 2008. He has told us some action will be taken and he will make sure this library, which provides the entire state the benefit of valuable books,DvDs etc.

The Save BCL Committee , expects a positive result will come after the meet with the C.M. And, once again we request the C.M from all the members of BCL and from the book lovers to help us save this treasure .

Monday, December 24, 2007

Candle Light Protest held

On 23 Dec 2007, Sunday at 6 pm outside the BCL ,Candle Light Demonstration was held. Members expressed there sadness and grief by lightining these candles.

The Save British Library Campaign was marked by a Candle light protest. The protest was silent and peaceful. A large number of the library members lighted candles in front of the Library to protest against the closure of the Library which is only one of itskind in the whole state.

After yesterday's demonstration the members have decided to carry forward the protest to save the library.

Save BCL

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Proposal from Trivandrum BCL

This blog is doing wonders! Ok, lets get real.

As you all must have got the news BCL at Trivandrum is also at its closure.People in Trivandrum are also protesting to save their BCL.There,the Chief Minister has come forward to help them.The BCL in Trivandrum is said to have 6000 members and they are just crazy about BCL like us.

Recently, I have been approached by a person who is leadind the protest in Trivandrum. This is the address of their website , www.saveourbritishlibrary.org Mr.Krishna ,is the name of the person. And, he has a suggestion to amalgamate this protest and raise our voice together to save THE BCLs.

Please , members air your views here about this suggestion so that we can go for furthur talk with Mr.Krishna.