LIRC@SFIT

  The Library of St. Francis Institute of Technology recently hosted a special virtual Author Meet featuring Deepa Panakkal , bringing together students, faculty, and book enthusiasts for an enriching and thought-provoking session. Conducted via Google Meet , the event created a vibrant space for conversation, reflection, and inspiration. Participants from different locations joined the session, united by a shared interest in reading, learning, and exploring meaningful perspectives on life. Welcoming an Inspiring Voice The session began with a warm welcome to all participants and an introduction to the evening’s guest speaker. The audience was delighted to be in the presence of Deepa Panakkal , a distinguished educator, author, speaker, and motivator whose work resonates deeply with readers and learners alike. At St. Francis Institute of Technology , Deepa Panakkal serves as the Head of the Department for First Year Engineering , where she plays a significant role in shaping youn...

Commemorating National Reading Day: A Report on Library Celebrations In the vibrant landscape of India, National Reading Day stands as a beacon of literary enthusiasm, celebrated annually on June 19th to honour the legacy of P.N. Panicker, the visionary pioneer of the library movement in Kerala. Libraries across the nation embrace this occasion with a fervour of activities, transforming their spaces into hubs of literary engagement and celebration. SFIT LIRC celebrated the National Reading Day 2022 with a very novel - "Spin a Wheel" activity. We received a huge response from all the students and staff members. SFITians took up to accept the "Read India Challenge" and participated in the month-long activity - Spin the Book Wheel. The concept was curated by T.E. ExTC student and library committee member - Mas. Ritik Patel. This activity was aimed at familiarizing out user community to novels, short stories and a vast collection of leisure reading books available in ou...