The Library of Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
(Autonomous), Chennai, successfully organized a National Level Online Seminar
on “Role of LIS Professionals in Accreditation and Rankings” on 18 July 2026.
The seminar brought together librarians, faculty members, research scholars,
students, and information professionals from various institutions across the
country to discuss the evolving role of Library and Information Science (LIS)
professionals in enhancing institutional quality and academic
excellence. 99 (76+23) LIS professionals benefited from the seminar.
The programme commenced with the Inaugural Session, which began with the
invocation. Dr.A.Archana, NDLI Club Member, delivered the welcome address,
extending a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and participants. The
Presidential Address was delivered by Dr.S.Santhosh Baboo, Principal, who
emphasised the indispensable contribution of libraries in achieving quality
benchmarks and fostering a culture of research and innovation. Shri.Ashok Kumar
Mundhra, Secretary, delivered the felicitation address, highlighting the
institution’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous quality
improvement.Dr.P.Kannan,
Librarian of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, delivered
the Inaugural Address sharing valuable insights into the strategic role of
libraries and LIS professionals in accreditation, ranking frameworks, digital
transformation, and research support.
Dr.T.Augustine Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Chemistry and
Accreditation Ambassador, DG Vaishnav College (Autonomous), Chennai, conducted
a session on “Understanding Basic (Binary) and MBGL Framework and PDV and PEA
Ranking Process”. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the NAAC
Accreditation Reforms 2025, highlighting the transition from the traditional
CGPA-based grading system to the Binary Accreditation Framework (BAF) and the
Maturity-Based Graded Levels (MBGL). The resource person explained the
AI-powered assessment process, the ten key evaluation attributes, stakeholder
validation, eligibility criteria, and the five-level institutional growth
framework aligned with NEP 2020. He also discussed the PDV and PEA ranking
process, institutional readiness, and the significance of continuous quality
enhancement in achieving excellence in accreditation and national rankings. The
session enabled participants to gain a clear understanding of the evolving
accreditation framework and its implications for higher education institutions.
Dr.K.Mahalakshmi, Assistant Librarian, Avinashilingam Institute for Home
Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, conducted a session on “LIS
Professionals as Quality Assurance Leaders: Navigating the Ranking and
Accreditation Landscape”. The session highlighted the strategic role of Library
and Information Science (LIS) professionals in enhancing institutional quality
and supporting accreditation and ranking frameworks such as NAAC, NIRF, NBA,
and ISO. The resource person emphasised the importance of library automation,
digital resources, institutional repositories, research support services,
information literacy programmes, and quality enhancement initiatives in
strengthening institutional performance. She also discussed library quality
indicators, best practices, outcome-based approaches, and the significance of
systematic documentation, user-centric services, and continuous quality
improvement in achieving excellence in accreditation and rankings. The session
provided participants with practical insights into transforming academic
libraries into key drivers of institutional quality assurance and research
excellence.
Dr.K.Ramasamy, College Librarian, M.V.Muthiah Government Arts College
for Women, Dindigul, conducted a session on “Case Studies and Best Practices”.
The session showcased inspiring case studies from school and college libraries,
demonstrating innovative initiatives that have significantly enhanced library
services and user engagement. The resource person highlighted best practices
such as library automation, digital libraries, library blogs, newsletters,
readers’ clubs, institutional repositories, virtual tours, NDLI Club
activities, “Ask Your Librarian” services, book exhibitions, information
literacy programmes, and community outreach initiatives. Drawing examples from
Chikkanna Government Arts College, DDGD Vaishnav College, and several Kendriya
Vidyalayas across India, the session illustrated how technology-enabled
services, creative learning activities, and user-centric practices contribute
to improving library visibility, academic excellence, and institutional
accreditation. The session encouraged participants to adopt innovative and
sustainable practices to transform libraries into vibrant centres for learning,
research, and lifelong knowledge sharing.
Panel Discussion on the theme “Empowering LIS Professionals in Rankings
& Accreditation.” Dr.J.Arumugam, Librarian, PSG College of
Technology, Coimbatore, acted as a moderator who steered an insightful
discussion on the evolving role of library professionals in enhancing
institutional quality and accreditation outcomes. The panel featured distinguished
experts, including Dr.L.Radha, Librarian (Senior Scale), Thiagarajar College of
Engineering, Madurai; Mr.Sanmati Jinendran Jain, Assistant Librarian, National
Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli; Mr.S.Sreekumar, Assistant Librarian,
Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad, Telangana; and Mr.S.Selva
Kumar, Assistant Librarian, Integrated Law Course Library, University of Delhi.
The panellists shared their professional experiences, best practices, and
innovative strategies for strengthening library services, supporting research,
and contributing effectively to institutional accreditation and ranking
processes. The interactive discussion was followed by a lively question-and-answer
session, providing participants with valuable practical insights and
opportunities for professional learning.
The seminar concluded successfully with active participation and
interaction throughout the sessions, reaffirming the vital role of LIS professionals
in strengthening institutional quality, research excellence, and accreditation
outcomes. The Valedictory Session marked the successful conclusion of the
National Level Online Seminar. The session commenced with a warm Welcome
Address by Mr.I.Noorul Hasan, Assistant Librarian, who expressed his
appreciation to the resource persons, participants, organizing committee, and
institutional management for their wholehearted support and active
participation throughout the seminar. The Valedictory Address was
delivered by Dr. Kotrayya Agadi, Librarian, Central University of
Rajasthan, Ajmer, who emphasised the vital role of Library and Information
Science professionals in fostering academic excellence, research, and quality
enhancement through continuous learning and innovation. He encouraged
librarians to embrace emerging technologies and actively contribute to
institutional accreditation and ranking initiatives. A major highlight of the
valedictory session was the release of the book Master LIS Exams: 1000+
Multiple Choice Questions compiled by Dr.M.Mani, Librarian, DDGD Vaishnav
College, Dr.K.Ramasamy, College Librarian, M.V.Muthiah Government Arts College
for Women, Dr.J.Arumugam, Librarian, PSG College of Technology and Mr.I.Noorul
Hasan, Assistant Librarian DDGD Vaishnav College.The programme concluded with
Dr.M.Mani, Librarian, proposing the Vote of Thanks, who gratefully acknowledged
the contributions of the management, chief guest, speakers, organizing team,
and participants for making the seminar a grand success. The session ended with
the National Anthem, bringing the event to a fitting close.
Total No. of Participants Participated : 76+23
