India Marks National Librarians’ Day

Fast Summary

• St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, celebrated National Librarians’ Day on Tuesday too honor the 133rd birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, recognized as the founder of Library Science in India.
• Nemichandra Gowda, retired associate professor of Kannada from Pompei College, Aikala, served as the chief resource person at the event.
• Gowda emphasized the importance of libraries and encouraged students to read deeply while avoiding excessive use of mobile phones.
• Vice-principal Vijayakumar Moleyar advised students to establish personal libraries.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The observance at St. Philomena College highlights how institutions continue to uphold traditions that promote intellectual advancement and memorialize influential figures like Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in India’s educational journey.Gowda’s remarks about shifting focus from mobile devices to books underscore contemporary concerns over digital addiction among youth-a well-timed reminder with potential long-term benefits for both personal growth and academic achievement.By promoting personal libraries as advised by Vice-principal Moleyar, such events can inspire a culture valuing lifelong learning.

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