LIRC@SFIT

Read • Research • Verify • Publish What happens when a library becomes a newsroom, research hub and creative studio ? 📰📚✨ The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology , brought this idea to life through “Library to Readiness 2026 – The Library Times” , an innovative library engagement activity for non-teaching staff. Four departments enthusiastically participated: 🔹 FE (BSH)  🔹 ELEC  🔹 INFT  🔹 CMPN   📰 From Readers to Publishers! Each department worked as an editorial team and created a four-page newspaper using library resources. Participants explored books, reference materials, newspapers, magazines, NPTEL, NDLI, AICTE e-Kumbh, ScienceDirect and other scholarly resources. Their newspapers featured: 📌 Front Page News 📖 Book Reviews 🔬 Research Simplified 🎓 NPTEL Spotlight 🗞️ Magazine Digest ✅ Fact Check 💡 Did You Know? 🧩 Puzzle & Quiz Corner 🔍 More Than Just a Newspaper The activity en...

 At St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) , learning transcends classrooms. Our Library , in proud collaboration with all departments and the NDLI Club , has become a vibrant hub of intellectual engagement, research, and innovation. From project report reading sessions , thesis guidance , and technical workshops , to cutting-edge topics like AI, NLP, Robotics , and Cognitive Computing — every session this academic year has fostered a spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth.  📌 Key Highlights: 📖 Black Book and Thesis Reading by MECH Dept. — Building academic rigor 🌐 Knimbus Training Sessions across CMPN, INFT, and ExTC — Boosting digital research skills 🤖 Robotics, EHEV, and IPMV modules — Bridging theory and real-world application ✍️ CSE Tutorials for FE students — Strengthening foundations 💡 20+ Faculty Experts | 📅 9 Months | 👥 Over 900 Students Engaged Each session reflects the synergy between departments , faculty comm...