LIRC@SFIT

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (Autonomous Engineering College) organized a one-day training and library orientation programme for the students of the Department of Library Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) on 16 December 2025 at the SFIT LIRC. The programme aimed to provide practical exposure to academic library functioning, automation, and professional practices . Seven M.Lib students participated in the programme, accompanied by Ms. Gauri Gothivrekar, Librarian . The session began with a library orientation by Ms. Chinmayee Bhange, Librarian, SFIT , covering key aspects such as library services, collections, user policies, professional ethics, and plagiarism detection tools. A guided library tour familiarized students with various library sections and workflows. A live demonstration of the KOHA Library Management Software was conducted by Sister Bhavya , focusing on cataloguing, circulation, OPAC searchin...

Our Learning and Information Resource Centre had an excellent opportunity to share the knowledge of our Koha ILMS with the library staff of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. A one-day hands-on training programme on KOHA Library Management System modules and data cleaning on 30th October 2025  as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen library automation and professional development. The training was conducted by Ms.Chinmayee Bhange, Librarian, Sister Bhavya and Ms. Rupali Sawant, both Asst. Librarians  who shared practical insights and guided the participants through real-time demonstrations of the Koha ILMS. The training was attended by Ms. Gauri Gothivrekar and Ms. Jyoti Tikam , library professionals of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The hands-on nature of the training enabled the participants to actively engage with the system and gain practical experience. Focus Areas of the Training The training covered a detailed overview and practical usage of major KOHA modules...