Report on Library Day Celebration
Library DAY CELEBRATION-2021
In memory of Padmashree Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, National Library Day Celebration was organized on 12 th August 2021 at Vaikunta Baliga College of Law Udupi. As the chief guest of the day, Sri. Harikrishna Rao Adoor, Retired Librarian, SMSP Sanskrit College Udupi inaugurated the programme.
Sri. Harikrishna Rao Adoor explained the importance of library at every educational institution. Sir explained as how it would serve as a ‘Lantern of knowledge’ or as ‘heart’ of the educational institution. He explained that library is the source of light which will erase the darkness that consumes every person’s life. To call any institution as ‘educational’, having a library is mandatory. Sir also explained about the evolution of the library from the time of books and documents to reliability on e-sources.
The librarian of the institution, Sri. Sadashiv and the senior faculty Sri. Rohit S Amin was present along with the other dignitaries. The principal of the institution Prof. (Dr.) Nirmala Kumari was present on the occasion.