The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology organized a hands-on training session on 16th May 2025 titled “Effective Use of Subscribed Resources” in collaboration with Knimbus Digital Library Services. The training was aimed at enhancing awareness and usage of the digital resources subscribed to by the institute through the Knimbus platform.
Resource Person:
The session was conducted by Ms. Kanishka Jindal, Senior Executive from Knimbus. With a clear and practical approach, she engaged participants through a live demonstration of the platform's capabilities.
Key Highlights of the Session:
• Introduction to the Knimbus dashboard and user-friendly search features • Tips on advanced filtering, keyword optimization, and citation tracking • Accessing publisher-specific content such as IEEE, Springer, and McGraw-Hill • Exploring personalized features like Saved Searches, Alerts, and Notes • Overview of remote access options for off-campus research
• Q&A interaction to address participant-specific queries and technical issues
The training on "Effective Use of Subscribed Resources" successfully met its objectives of enabling participants to confidently utilize SFIT's digital library through Knimbus. It reinforced the role of digital platforms in supporting research, teaching, and learning, aligning with the institute’s commitment to academic excellence.
