KATHUA, Aug 12: Government Degree College (GDC) Kathua celebrated Librarian’s Day in the college library with great enthusiasm to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science in India.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and a formal tribute to Dr. Ranganathan in recognition of his pioneering contributions to library and information science.
The event featured a special display of rare books and competitive examination books from the college library collection. To promote reading habits among students, a reading activity was also organized, wherein students actively engaged with the displayed books and shared their reading experiences and insights.
The initiative aimed to cultivate a culture of reading, enhance awareness about valuable library resources, and motivate students to make greater use of the library for academic and personal enrichment.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal of the College Dr. Manohar Lal highlighted the significance of libraries as centres of knowledge, learning, and intellectual growth. The students were encouraged to develop a sustained reading habit and effectively utilize both print and digital resources available in the library.
Librarian Mansha Khajuria briefed the participants about the services and resources offered by the college library and emphasized the continuing relevance of Dr. Ranganathan’s vision in the modern information age. One of the intern student of M.LIS Sahil also expressed his views on Ranganathan’s Philosophy.
The whole programme was held under the patronage of Dr. Manohar Lal, Principal of the College and under the guidance of Convener, Library Committee Dr. Shalini Sharma.
The event was also graced by faculty members Prof. Rakesh Singh, Dr. Neeraj Gupta, Dr. Ahsan Elahi, Prof. Nisha Sharma, Prof. Jagdish lal, Dr. Anil Sharma. Students also actively participated in the program, which included speeches and interactive discussions encouraging them to explore the library’s diverse collection.
The celebration concluded with a reaffirmation of the institution’s commitment to fostering information literacy, academic excellence, and a vibrant reading culture among students.
The formal vote of thanks was presented by the intern student of B.LIS. Priya Dogra, who expressed gratitude to all contributors and reaffirming the library’s role as a hub of learning and knowledge dissemination.