National Librarians’ Day Celebration and Book Exhibition-2026

August 12, 2026

The National Librarians’ Day Celebration and Book Exhibition was organized by the Library and Information Centre under the IQAC initiative of Besant Evening College on 12 August 2026.

The programme highlighted the life and contributions of Prof. S. R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science in India. The Chief Guest, Mr. Sanjeev N., Librarian, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), emphasized the importance of reading in enhancing knowledge, critical thinking and personality development.

The Principal, Dr. Parashuram G. Malage, encouraged students with the message, “Read with your head bowed to books; one day you will face the world with your head held high and confidence.”

A book exhibition was also organized, providing students and staff an opportunity to explore a variety of books. The programme successfully promoted reading habits and awareness of the importance of libraries among students.