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Students urged to develop the habit of reading
'As books are treasure houses of knowledge, every student should develop the habit of reading them. And moreover the joy of reading a book is unique', Retired librarian Sushila C. Kuravatti has said.
She was inaugurating the National Librarians Day programme organised with the theme Read to Lead.
It was jointly organized by the IQAC departments of Library and Languages of S.J.M.V.S. Arts and Commerce for Women College in Hubballi on Tuesday.
Fondly recalling the contribution by 'Father of Library Science' S.R. Ranganathan, Ms. Sushila said that one cannot get the joy of reading a book by reading the same in digital format.
Guest of honor B.S. Malavad called upon students to develop the habit of reading periodicals and newspapers along with books and participate actively in group discussions to expand one's horizon of knowledge.
Retired librarian Sangamesh Paschapur emphasised the need for students to limit their screen time and earmark more time for reading books along with taking care of their health through physical activities.
Presiding over the function, principal Cecilia D'Cruz called upon students to trust in books and themselves and told them to remember that one's knowledge cannot be taken away by anyone.
As part of the National Librarians Day, district-level essay and book talk competition for pre-university students was organised which saw enthusiastic participation.
IQAC coordinator Shivakumar Bannihatti and other faculty members were present.
