Celebrate National Librarians Day with Us — Share Your Feedback with Leaves & Flowers!

 

Date: 12th August

Event: Feedback Activity at SFIT Library

National Librarians Day is just around the corner, and at SFIT Library, we want to celebrate by hearing directly from YOU — our amazing students, faculty, and staff!

On the eve of 12th August, we’re launching a special feedback initiative that’s simple, colorful, and meaningful. We invite you to share your thoughts with us using leaves and flowers:

• Leaves represent your suggestions and ideas on how we can improve the library services, resources, and initiatives.

• Flowers represent the things you like, appreciate, or want to cheer us on for — basically, a pat on our backs!

This creative and visual way of collecting feedback will help us grow and serve you better while celebrating the spirit of the day.

Why participate?
Your feedback is the heart of progress. Whether it’s a new book you want, more digital resources, comfortable study spaces, or praise for the recent project displays and AI book collections — every leaf and flower counts!

As Swami Vivekananda said:
"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life — think of it, dream of it, live on that idea."

Your suggestions can become the ideas that shape the future of the SFIT Library!

Where and when?
Look out for our feedback board at the library entrance on 11th and 12th August. Drop your leaves and flowers, and let’s celebrate together!

We’re excited to hear from you and continue making the library a vibrant hub of learning and innovation.

Book Recommendation: Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Is Shaping Our Future by Ashlee Vance

What does it take to revolutionize entire industries—from electric cars to space travel—and push humanity toward a bold new future? Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Is Shaping Our Future pulls back the curtain on one of the most daring and innovative minds of our time.

This biography offers an inside look at Elon Musk’s extraordinary journey—from his early days as a tech entrepreneur to his role as the driving force behind Tesla’s cutting-edge electric vehicles, SpaceX’s reusable rockets, and ambitious plans to colonize Mars. It’s a story packed with engineering challenges, visionary ideas, and relentless determination.

If you’re an engineering student fascinated by how technology can change the world, this book is a must-read. It dives deep into the technical hurdles Musk and his teams overcame and the bold risks they took to turn futuristic dreams into reality.

More than just a biography, it’s an inspiring guide to creativity, problem-solving, and the power of dreaming big—showing that with passion and perseverance, you can shape the future too.

Our library has this captivating title ready for you - Check OPAC.

📚 Knowledge Connect (11): Conferences and Paper Publications

 1) A Python-Powered Workshop on Linear Algebra & Numerical Methods (From Equations to Execution): https://forms.gle/MhPzWQfU3nJEKbFF7

2) Five-Day Online EDP on Strategies to Develop Employability Skills: Understanding the Changing World of Work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrn1mEUbcoV4f1e_San3Iy2DE-ASrsjexqxTd_yIb3jZqugQ/viewform

3) Artificial Intelligence for Computing, Astronomy and Renewable Energy” (AICARE 2025): https://aicare.uem.edu.in/

4) 24th International Mathematics Conference will be held on December 18-19, 2025: 24imc.cumathbms.org

5) 2nd International Conference on Pioneering Developments in Computer Science and Digital Technologies (IC2SDT 2025): https://ic2sdt.nitdelhi.ac.in/

Book Recommendation: 🌟 I Came Upon a Lighthouse — A Story That Lights Your Way 🌟

At SFIT Library, there’s a book that quietly waits to change the way you see life — “I Came Upon a Lighthouse” by Shantanu Naidu.

This memoir is not just about a famous personality, Ratan Tata; it’s about the gentle power of kindness, resilience, and hope. Through heartfelt stories, it reveals how small acts of compassion and quiet strength can guide us through life’s toughest storms.

Every page is filled with warmth — from Tata’s deep empathy towards stray animals to his humble mentorship of young minds. The beautiful illustrations bring these moments to life, making the book feel like a comforting friend during uncertain times.

Reading I Came Upon a Lighthouse feels like finding a beacon when the fog is thick — a reminder that even when everything seems dark, a light shines somewhere, waiting to guide you.

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or simply in need of inspiration, this book is for you. Come to the SFIT Library, pick up your copy, and let it be your guide through the journey.

Sometimes, all it takes is coming upon a lighthouse to find your way.

Locate the book on our OPAC.

Book Bank Facility for the A.Y. 2025-2026

 Dear Students,

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (Library) is providing the Book Bank facility for the students of F.E. to B.E. (A.Y. 2025-2026) as follows:

For S.E. to B.E.

Date: 3rd August to 30th September 2025 

Timings: 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm or 1.15 pm to 2.00 pm

Due Date of returning Book Bank Books: 15/07/2026

Overdue Charges: Re. 1 per day per book

For F.E.:

After you receive your permanent PID number.

Types of Book Banks:

Students are requested to note the following: 

1) DO NOT disfigure (markings, tear, underline etc.) any of the books; failing which you would be liable to pay Rs.100/- per book and/or replace the book. 

2) It is expected that the students maintain the books in good reading conditions. 

3)Book Bank facility is available to the valid SFIT library members only. 

4)Return the books on or before the due date. 

STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BOOKS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. 

Celebrating Innovation — Best Project Reports Display at SFIT Library

 

From July 14 to 31, the SFIT Learning and Information Resource Centre showcased the Best Project Reports submitted by our talented students. This display highlights not just academic achievements but also creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving skills that define future innovators.

Project reports are crucial because they transform ideas into practical solutions, and seeing top-quality work encourages everyone to raise their own standards.

In the words of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam:
"Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level."

This collection celebrates the creative spirit and technical expertise of our students.

Why should you check it out?

• Learn how to organize and present your research clearly and effectively.

• Get inspired by innovative ideas that might spark your own project.

• Appreciate how teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches lead to strong outcomes.

As Dr. Kalam also said,
"Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action."

Let these projects be the inspiration for your own dreams and actions!

💭 Tales & Thoughts: From Crypto to Conscious Living

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Venue: Library
Organized by: Learning and Information Resource Centre
Moderators: Ms. Varshita Yadav (Student, SE CMPN) & Mr. Mohammed Sufiyan Mithawala (Student, TE CMPN)
Next Session: 13th August 2025

🧭 Bridging the Gap: From What's Trending to What Truly Matters

In a world driven by fast-changing trends and digital noise, Tales & Thoughts continues to be a safe, stimulating space where students and faculty come together to reflect on deeper questions—of value, identity, and conscious living.

Our latest session, titled "From Crypto to Conscious Living," was a vibrant and thought-provoking journey through the intersections of finance, culture, emotion, and human values.

🔍 What We Explored

The conversation flowed freely, but a few standout threads defined our hour-and-a-half together:

• Quants & Bitcoin – Are we investing in real value, or merely swept by hype?

• Jane Street Scam – What happens when trust is breached in financial systems?

• Why Do Economies Take Center Stage? – Is money the only metric of meaning?

• Universal Human Values (UHV) – Are we chasing products or principles?

• The Power of Belonging – How does being part of a group shape our identity?

• Instagram Reels – A celebration of diversity or just algorithmic mimicry?

• The Need for Introspection – Why self-reflection can’t be optional anymore

• Idolizing Influencers & Icons – Where do we draw the line?

• Logic vs. Emotion – Must we always choose one over the other?

• Conscious Living – How do we shift from autopilot to awareness?

📚 Bonus Gem

The session concluded with a gentle recommendation:
“I Found a Lighthouse” by Shantanu Naidu – a reflective read on compassion, purpose, and learning from unexpected mentors.

🧠 The Core Takeaway

“In a fast-moving world, sessions like these help us pause, reflect, and realign—from what's trending to what truly matters.”

Tales & Thoughts isn’t just another discussion circle—it’s a reminder that meaning still matters. That it’s okay to question, to feel, and to think slowly in a world obsessed with speed.