Commemoration
of the 134th Birth Anniversary of Padmashri.Prof.Dr.Shiyali
Ramamrita Ranganathan, Father of Library Science in India on the Occasion of National Librarians Day Celebration
Objectives:
- To honor the birth
anniversary of Dr.Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science
in India.
- To create awareness among
students, faculty, and the general public regarding the significance of
libraries and information services.
- To promote reading habits,
information literacy, and ethical utilisation of information resources.
- To foster professional
development, innovation, and the adoption of modern library technologies.
Outcome:
- Enhanced recognition of
Dr.S.R.Ranganathan's contributions to Library and Information Science.
- Development of a robust
reading culture and higher utilisation of library resources and services.
- Improved information
literacy and responsible usage of print and digital information.
- Greater motivation among
library professionals to adopt innovative practices and emerging technologies.
- Strengthened engagement
between the library and its users via educational and awareness activities.
- Encouragement of lifelong
learning, research, and knowledge sharing within the institution and the wider
community.
Report:
The Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss
Vaishnav College Library celebrated the Commemoration of the 134th Birth
Anniversary of Padmashri.Prof.Dr.Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, Father of
Library Science in India on the Occasion of National Librarians Day Celebration
on August 12, 2026. Ms.B.Sangeetha, an Assistant Professor & Head in the
Department of Mathematics with Computer Application at DDGDVC, served as the
esteemed guest speaker. In her presentation titled "Your Reading Our
Success" she emphasised the significance of reading. Subsequently, all
faculty members and students pledged to uphold this commitment.
Participant Certificate:
Photos:
Oath:
- I am aware that reading maketh a full man, expands our skills, knowledge, wisdom and also essential for the betterment of our life.
- As an educated individual in the society of India, I commit that I shall read and make others around me especially children to read at least one hour in a day and also one book in a month.
- I assure that I will present books as gift and also request others to do it.
- I shall work to spread this message with young students and parents to create a knowledge society.