LIRC@SFIT

 When the Library Became More Than a Library There are two ways to enter a library: to look for a book, or to look for an answer. During 2025–26 , our students did both. But this time, they were not simply coming to the Library to read, borrow or prepare. They were coming to think, explore, connect and demonstrate what they had learned . The Library became the setting for a series of Open Book Tests (OBTs) conducted across a remarkable range of subjects. And somewhere between the bookshelves and the examination papers, something important happened—the Library began to look less like a support facility and more like an extension of the classroom . An Open Book Test is, after all, not a test of how much a student can remember. It is a test of how well a student can think with knowledge . Students had to locate relevant information, interpret it, connect concepts and apply what they found. The book was not a shortcut to the answer; it was a partner in the learning process . Across th...

Dear Library Users, We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone with all of you — the highest number of footfalls in the library for the academic year 2023-2024 ! This achievement is a testament to your unwavering commitment to learning, growth, and curiosity. Your engagement with the library not only reflects your dedication to academic excellence but also reinforces the library as a vibrant hub of knowledge, inspiration, and community. Whether you’ve explored new resources, participated in events, or simply enjoyed the quiet space for study, your presence has made this achievement possible. As we continue to evolve with the times, we are excited to offer even more innovative tools and services to meet your needs. Together, we are shaping the future of learning, one visit at a time. Thank you for being a part of this success. Let’s keep the momentum going and make the coming year even more inspiring! Congratulations once again to all the students, and we look forward to seeing...

The D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) was initiated by our respected Principal Madam – Dr. Sincy George on the eve of Reading Inspiration Day i.e. 15th October 2022. This initiative is steadily gaining momentum after the Lockdown norms were relaxed. The Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) strategy involves getting learners to stop what they are doing and read for 10 to 20 minutes. It is a method that helps build learners’ literacy skills (especially when learners can select their book or journal). However, it is also useful for assisting learners in getting more depth of knowledge (DOK) on a subject being taught when you give them all an article or book to read to help them gain more insight for subsequent parts of the lesson. Ms. Bidisha Roy (Associate Prof. – CMPN) and Dr. Vaishali Jadhav (Associate Prof. – INFT) were our D.E.A.R. learners for the period October 2021 to June 2022.