Report on National Reading Day - 19th June 2025

 Webinar on Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries on 19th June 2025

Date: 19th June 2025 (National Reading Day)

Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Platform: Google Meet

---

📚 Event Overview

On the occasion of National Reading Day, the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) at SFIT organized an enriching online session titled “Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries”. The session featured Dr. Paritosh D. Pawar, an esteemed academic librarian from KET’s V.G. Vaze College, as the resource person.

With an audience of 50 participants, this initiative aimed to shed light on innovative strategies for library services that can deepen user engagement, nurture reading habits, and foster a culture of academic and leisure reading.

🎯 Objectives

The webinar focused on:

• Exploring innovative approaches in library services.
• Understanding ways to cater to diverse user needs.
• Focusing on the role of digital and interactive platforms in fostering a reading culture.

---

🔑 Key Highlights

1️⃣ Book Talks

• Interactive sessions allowing students and faculty to present and recommend books.
• Enhancing critical thinking, public speaking, and engagement with literature.
• Can be integrated into classroom assessments or extracurricular activities.

2️⃣ Reading Corner

• A comfortable, low-pressure space for leisure and reflective reading.
• Aims to foster independent reading habits and mental well‑being.

3️⃣ Themed Displays

• Monthly book displays based on social themes, authors, or special academic events.
• Enables students and staff to explore lesser-known titles and broadens their subject-based interests.

🎥 Watch the Session

Click here to view the recording on YouTube

🌟 Outcome

This initiative sparked valuable conversations about the role of libraries in nurturing reading habits and supporting academic growth. By introducing ideas such as Book Talks, Reading Corners, and Themed Displays, the session inspired SFIT staff and students to explore new ways of engaging with books and knowledge.