National Librarian’s Day Celebration

On August 12, 2024, the Central Library and IQAC jointly organized a National Librarian’s Day celebration along with a workshop on British Council Digital Library Resources and Services, themed “Empowering the Next Generation: Enhancing Youth Engagement through Libraries.” The event took place at Lecture Theatre 4 and began at 2 PM.

The program commenced with a welcome address by Mr. P. Ramu, Chief Librarian, and was chaired by Akshaya Bhargava, Dean of Dental, and Dr. Shalabh Gupta, Dean of Academics. Mr. Ramu introduced the Chief Guest, Ms. Saini Anupama, Manager of the Library at the British Council, New Delhi. Ms. Anupama delivered an inspirational lecture on enhancing youth engagement through libraries, raising awareness about digital library resources, services, pedagogy, applicable guidelines, and e-learning practices available on the British Council portal.