Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 26: Librarian’s Day was observed on August 22 at the department of library and information science in association with the Central Library, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) and the Karnataka State Library Association, (KALA), DK Chapter to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Padmashri Dr S R Ranganathan (1892-1972) who is considered as the Father of Library Science in India. Dr Ranganathan spearheaded the development of Library science in India and dedicated his entire life for the growth of the profession.
The programme began with an invocation by Sanaur, 1st year MBBS student, Yenepoya Medical College. Dr Mamatha Pramod Kumar, associate professor & head (I/c), department of library & information science, Yenepoya (deemed to be University) & organising chairperson of the event welcomed the gathering. This was followed with the traditional lighting of the lamp and offering floral tributes to Dr S R Ranganathan.
Dr Shakil M, deputy registrar, Yenepoya (deemed to be University) presided over the programme. Dr Abhay S Nirgude, vice principal and professor, community medicine, Yenepoya Medical College was the chief guest at the programme. On this occasion, there was a special address titled ‘Padma Shri Dr S R Ranganathan – His enduring contributions to library and information science’, by Dr Janet Dotty Lobo, chief librarian, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru and ‘AI-powered libraries: Practical applications for academic libraries.’ by Dr Vishala B K, research co-ordinator, St Agnes College(Autonomous), Mangaluru.
Dr Khaisar Muneebulla Khan, former professor, department of library and information science, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) was felicitated at the programme in recognition of his valuable contributions to the library profession.
Khalid Pasha, chief librarian & organising secretary proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was conducted in hybrid mode and executive members of the Karnataka State Library Association, (KALA), DK Chapter, faculty members and library professionals from the colleges and universities participated in the programme. The programme was compered by Hamad Bilal, lecturer, department of library and information science, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)