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  "Artificial Intelligence can answer our questions, but only reading can shape the way we think." This powerful message echoed throughout the National Reading Day webinar, "Prompting the Mind: Reading in the Age of AI," organized by the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) on 19 June 2026 . The session was led by Dr. Sonali Karekar , Librarian at MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous), who shared a refreshing perspective on how libraries can nurture reading habits in today's AI-driven world. Rather than debating whether AI will replace books, she encouraged participants to explore how libraries can make reading more engaging, collaborative, and meaningful. What made the session particularly inspiring was its focus on simple yet impactful activities that any academic library can implement to transform readers into active participants. Growing a Tree of Knowledge Imagine walking into a libr...

  In an era where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we access, consume, and interact with information, the role of libraries is evolving like never before. While technology continues to reshape learning ecosystems, libraries remain at the heart of knowledge creation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. To commemorate National Reading Day 2026 , the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is organizing a thought-provoking webinar titled: Prompting the Mind: Reading in the Age of AI Enhancing Library Visibility in the Digital Era The webinar aims to bring together library professionals and information practitioners to discuss how AI is influencing reading habits, information discovery, digital engagement, and the future of library services. Meet the Speaker The session will be led by Dr. Sonali Karekar , Librarian at MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous College), Malad. With exte...

 Webinar on Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries on 19th June 2025 Date: 19th June 2025 (National Reading Day) Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Platform: Google Meet 📚 Event Overview On the occasion of National Reading Day , the Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) at SFIT organized an enriching online session titled “Reading Innovations: Embracing the Future of Libraries” . The session featured Dr. Paritosh D. Pawar , an esteemed academic librarian from KET’s V.G. Vaze College, as the resource person. With an audience of 50 participants , this initiative aimed to shed light on innovative strategies for library services that can deepen user engagement, nurture reading habits, and foster a culture of academic and leisure reading. 🎯 Objectives The webinar focused on: Exploring innovative approaches in library services. Understanding ways to cater to diverse user needs. Focusing on the role of digital and interactiv...

  "The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page!" @sfit_engg_official wishes everyone a very Happy National Reading Day! 19th June is celebrated as National Reading Day in India to honour the Keralite teacher, P.N. Panicker. This celebration of reading did not begin until 1996. However, it has grown into a large-scale movement over the years, with many participants rejoicing, learning, imbibing, and celebrating the habit of reading. Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker is known as the father of the library movement in Kerala. He died on 19th June 1995, after which in 1996, National Reading Day was celebrated as a tribute to the legend. The Ministry of Education of Kerala also observes Vayana Varam (reading week) for the week between the 19th to 25th of June. The 27th P N Panicker National Reading Day/ Digital Reading Month Celebrations 2023 are being celebrated as previous years in collaboration with Govt. of India, Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog, National Digitial ...

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...