LIRC@SFIT

  Are you a librarian, library professional, LIS student, researcher, or information professional looking to strengthen your skills in library automation? Here is an opportunity to learn Koha — one of the world’s leading open-source Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS) through a practical, beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. 📚 One-Day Online Hands-on Workshop on Koha Library Automation Using Open Source The FOSSEE (Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Education) Project, IIT Bombay , under the aegis of the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT) , is organizing a one-day online hands-on workshop on Koha in collaboration with the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai , and in partnership with EduPyramids and SINE, IIT Bombay . The workshop is designed to introduce participants to Koha and the fundamentals of library automation using open-source technology . 🎯 Why should you attend? Library automation ...

  The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engineering College), in collaboration with the Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC), MKES Nagindas Khandwala College, are organizing a Five-Day Librarian Development Program (LDP) titled "Empowering Librarians for the Digital Future" from 10th to 14th August 2026 . The program is designed to equip library professionals with the knowledge, skills, and innovative practices required to transform modern academic libraries into dynamic learning and research hubs. Librarians, library professionals, and LIS students from various institutions actively participated in this enriching online program. Day 1 – Enhancing Library Visibility by Dr. Madhura Deodhar Day 2 - User Engagement Beyond books by Dr. Ramakant Navghare Day 3 - Library Leadership and Change Management by Dr. Appasaheb Naikal Day 4 - AI for Librarians by Dr. Sonali Karekar Day 5 - Essential Documentation for Librarians by Ms. Chi...