Arunachal Celebrates National Librarians’ Day

National Librarians’ Day was celebrated in Arunachal  alongwith rest of the country to pay tribute to father of Library Science Dr. S R Ranganathan on his birthday today. The Department of Public Libraries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the Day by organizing an extempore speech competition amongst the school children on the topic “How to develop reading habit in the young age” to understand the importance of libraries in shaping their lives. Students from various schools of Itanagar participated in the competition. Addressing the participants DL&IO (Hq), L Ete informed that National Librarians’ Day is celebrated in India on August 12  in remembrance of  Padmashree Dr Ranganathan, who spearheaded library development in India. This Day reminds the librarians their mission to work towards meeting the information needs of the people by providing high quality information system, he said.

The Deputy Director Resarch, B Pertin described the importance of library and the vital role of a librarian in moulding and shaping the young minds. He advised the students to make reading book in library a habit to gain knowledge. Kamal Nath De, Jr. Librarian, State Library was awarded as the best Librarian  for his hard work in the service and Master Kamin Pertin from Arunodaya School, Master Mui Tape from Green Mount and Miss Meme Gadi also from Green Mount stood 1st, 2nd & 3rd respectively in extempore speech. DIPR

Pasighat: The “National Librarians’ Day” was celebrated  in a befitting manner at the Pasighat district library. Speaking on the occasion Education and  Library Minister Bosiram Siram called upon the school and college students, employees and general public to become regular library readers for enhancing and acquiring information and knowledge on various fields. Terming it as ‘storehouse of knowledge’ he said the role of library in collecting and preserving the information etc is commendable and it would fulfill the needs of the younger generations.

Siram urged the citizens to visit to the library regularly and appreciate the library professionals for their untiring services. But he admitted that there are huge tasks ahead for librarians to help common people improve reading habit. Illiteracy, poverty and lack of knowledge are still prevalent among people in the state, he  said while urging the officers and teachers to share their knowledge about library in schools to inspire the students. Taking privilege, the minister urged one and all to join hands and cooperate the state government to implement all the schemes and projects successfully in the state for larger interest of the people.

While condemning the Bandh culture he appealed all  to cooperate in implementing the hydro power projects for financial development of the state. The projects would not only meet the demands of water and electricity, but would help to set up industries and develop agricultural sector which would make Arunachal a financially strong state, added Siram. Earlier, Deputy Commissioner R K Mishra appreciated the efforts of the library officials and stated that reading is the most rewarding activities in life and it makes one knowledgeable which generates confidence in life. It helps us to know our past, present and future, socio-cultural affairs, economic growths, technical and scientific developments, discoveries etc. He suggested all to avail the optimum benefits of library services. Mishra appealed  the minister to take more steps to modernize the library and asked the library officials to be sincere, dedicated, devoted and punctual in their duties.

The keynote address was given by the DLIO Yayum Riba and among others M. Das Librarian (JNC) and BK Bhattacherjee Jr. Librarian (DL) also spoke on the occasion. Retired IAS Officer Oshong Ering, Dean of Horticulture College Dr. B N Hazarika, DDSE Tani Talom, officers, faculties and students of Pasighat participated in the programme.  Earlier on August 11 an Art Competition was conducted wherein eighty students participated.

Tawang: Speaking on the occasion of National Librarian’s day celebration at Tawang, deputy commissioner Kemo Lollen emphasized on the need for publication and exhibition of old records and rare books of the district as well as the state written by various authors at the District Library. Accessibility to such books will help and be useful as reference for various sections of the people. “Despite the development of modern technology such as television, Internet, etc, the kind of knowledge and experience gained from books cannot be substituted by anything”, Lollen said. Pointing at the benefits of the books, Lollen further said, books enshrine the noble thoughts and sublime truth of all ages. He also advocated for subscription and display of the “ Arunachal Gazette”  at the District library for the benefit of the readers.

Lollen later visited the Books Section of the District Library. The HoDs of the district along with the District Library Office staffs were present on the occasion. Earlier the District Library Officer, B K Roy, highlighted the importance of the day. The Day was also celebrated in Dibang Valley District in a befitting manner. To mark the occasion, many competitions like essay writing, extempore speech, painting etc. were organized among students on the Topics “Book - Our Best Friend” and “Importance of Library”.

The celebration was attended by the deputy commissioner Abu Tayeng, teachers, students, officers, public leaders, active NGOs in huge number. Speaking on the occasion, Tayeng said that Library is the store house of books which contributes a lot to the society in its growth and development. The DC urged the students and all in general to inculcate the habit of reading in order to enhance the knowledge and understand the wider scope in life. He gave away the prizes to the winners of the competitons. Later, the DC inspected the District Library  and termed it as one of the best Library in entire state. Earlier, DL&IO, R.K.Singh dwelt in length about the transitions of system of information dissemination from the Vedic period to the present day.

Yingkiong: District Library Yingkiong has celebrated the Librarians’ day at Yingkiong. Speaking on this occasion Ing Ratan, DLIO highlighted the importance of library in Arunachal Pradesh. She advised the people to keep up reading habit and visit the library regularly.  Among others, Principal of St. Marry School spoke on  the occasion. diseaset. Students and teaching staff of the St. Marry School, among others, participated in it.

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