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BLDEA’s Vachana Pitamaha Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology in Vijayapur celebrated National Librarian’s Day on August 12, 2025

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Vijayapur BLDEA’s Vachana Pitamaha Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology celebrated National Librarian’s Day to mark the 133rd birth anniversary of Padma Shri Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the legendary father of Library and Information Science in India.

The event featured a special lecture on “The Contribution of Padma Shri Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in the Field of Library and Information Science” by retired librarian Sri P.S. Kanamadi, who highlighted Dr. Ranganathan’s pioneering role in modernizing libraries, his professional development efforts, and his enduring relevance in today’s AI-driven world.

Principal Dr. Manjunatha P. recalled the challenges of accessing literature in his early career and noted the transformation brought by technology in accessing resources today.

On this occasion, the symposium proceedings on “Energy Harvesting Dynamics”, an extended abstract, and Library Newsletter Vol. 02 were released.

Chief Librarian Dr. M.M. Bachalapur welcomed the gathering, underlining Dr. Ranganathan’s pivotal contributions to the library movement in India. Vice Principal Dr. Leena Ragha and Dr. P.V. Malaji graced the occasion. The program was coordinated by Dr. Asha B. Patil, while Mrs. Poornima Raval delivered the vote of thanks.