Friday, August 15, 2025

Padma Shri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan's 133rd Birth Anniversary Celebration on 12th August, 2025

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, organized the National Librarian's Day celebration on the occasion of Padma Shri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan's 133rd Birth Anniversary on 12th August 2025, from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM, through Google Meet. On this occasion, the department invited Dr. M. G. Sreekumar, Director, Libraries, Jio Institute, as a special guest to deliver the theme talk on “The Changing Landscape of Learning Paradigm and Next Generation of Libraries.” 

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Akhandanand Shukla, DLIS, CUTN, followed by a brief introduction to the programme, the department, and its faculty members. Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department, in his presidential address, highlighted the significance of National Librarian's Day and the contributions of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan to the profession. After his address, Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor, introduced the resource person to the audience. 

The resource person, Dr. M. G. Sreekumar, delivered an engaging and insightful talk on “The Changing Landscape of Learning Paradigm and Next Generation of Libraries.” In his presentation, he discussed the historical context and evolution of libraries over millennia, changing user behaviors—especially among digital natives—emerging and current trends in libraries, and the role of technological advancements, with a focus on AI applications in libraries. He also spoke about best practices in library services as well as the professional competencies required for librarians to remain relevant and impactful. There was an active Q & A session after the lecture where Dr. Sreekumar answered the queries.

The invited talk was coordinated by Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor, DLIS, CUTN, and was attended by more than 66 LIS professionals, students, and scholars from across the country. The event concluded with remarks by Dr. S. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, DLIS, CUTN, who summarized key points from the discussion and delivered the formal vote of thanks. He expressed gratitude to the participants for their active engagement and to Dr. M. G. Sreekumar for his enlightening presentation. Ms. Doli Basumatary, MLIS 3rd Semester student, served as the rapporteur for the programme.

The glimpses of the program is given below: 









Department thanks to all who attended the program across the country and taken the benefit to listen Dr. M. G. Sreekumar on the occasion of National Librarian's Day.

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