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. 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 Particpants Participated : 76+23
