The AICTE-Technical University Joint Training Programs for Librarians is an initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide financial assistance for training librarians in technical universities and institutions.
This program is designed to enhance the skills of librarians and improve library and information services in technical universities. The training focuses on:
- Delivering high-quality scholarly resources.
- Improving user-centered library services.
- Promoting lifelong learning skills and human development.
Duration & Participation
- Five-day residential training program.
- Minimum 25-30 participants per batch.
- One training program per university per financial year.
Training Structure
- Academic and Library Management Training.
- Moral Values, Ethics & Behavioral Sciences (minimum one 3-hour session).
- Library Resource Management & Digital Library Training.
Role & Responsibilities of Technical Universities
- Conduct the training program in line with AICTE guidelines.
- Joint certification of participants with AICTE (only for those who qualify the final test).
- Manage finances & ensure compliance with AICTE funding terms.
- Submit financial reports and utilization certificates post-training.
Benefits
- Total Funding: ₹3,00,000 per program (shared 50:50 between AICTE & Technical University).
- AICTE Contribution: ₹1,50,000 for:
- TA/DA and Honorarium for Resource Persons (Honorarium capped at 20% of the total expenditure).
- TA for outstation participants.
- Course materials for participants.
- Technical University Contribution: ₹1,50,000 for:
- Boarding & lodging for participants.
- Honorarium for Program Coordinator (capped at 1% of total expenditure).
- Miscellaneous expenses (tea, stationery, certificates, printing, etc.).
- AICTE Contribution: ₹1,50,000 for:
Eligibility Criteria
- Institutions must be AICTE-approved.
Application Process
Online Application:
- Visit AICTE Partner Portal
- Click “New Institute” for first-time registration.
- Log in under “Investor Login”.
- Sign Up & Verify using Email & Mobile OTP.
- Navigate to AQIS Application Screen.
- Select “AICTE-Technical University Joint Training Programs for Librarians” from the dropdown.
- Fill in all required program details:
- Training objectives & modules.
- Expected speakers & participants.
- Budget estimates.
- Institutional credentials.
- Attach necessary documents, validate the application, and submit.
Documents Required
Post-training, the technical university must submit:
- Training program schedule.
- List of invited resource persons with details.
- List of participants.
- Copy of question paper & mark sheets for final test.
- At least five training session photographs and a video CD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the AICTE-Technical University Joint Training Programs for Librarians?
It is a faculty development program for librarians in technical universities, aimed at enhancing library management and research support.
Q: Who manages this scheme?
It is managed by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Q: What is one of the main benefits of the scheme?
Universities receive ₹3,00,000 in funding (₹1,50,000 from AICTE and ₹1,50,000 from the university) to conduct librarian training programs.
Q: How many training programs can a university conduct?
Only one program per university per financial year is allowed.
Q: What is the duration of the training program?
It is a five-day residential training program.
Q: What is the minimum number of participants required?
A minimum of 25-30 librarians must participate.
Q: Who will facilitate the training program?
The technical university is responsible for organizing and facilitating the training, while AICTE provides financial and academic support.