LIRC@SFIT

  The Learning and Information Resource Centre of St. Francis Institute of Technology celebrated Reading Inspiration Day on 15th October 2025 in remembrance of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam , our beloved former President and visionary scientist, fondly known as The Missile Man of India . The event aimed to honor Dr. Kalam’s inspiring legacy by spreading the light of knowledge and the joy of reading among students and faculty members. Overview of Activities The celebration was organized over four days, featuring a variety of engaging and educational activities designed to promote reading habits and creativity: In-House Book Exhibition (13th October 2025):  The event commenced with an exhibition showcasing a diverse collection of books available in  English and Marathi languages. Students were encouraged to explore new titles and genres, fostering curiosity and a love for reading. Digital Library Treasure Hunt (14th October 2025):  Participants enthusiastically took par...

Every once in a while, a reader is born who doesn’t just flip pages—they build bridges to new worlds, new ideas, and new dreams. At St. Francis Institute Of Technology (SFIT), we believe in celebrating these readers. hashtag On October 15, 2025, celebrated as hashtag # ReadingInspirationDay in hashtag # Maharashtra , we honoured the hashtag # BestLibraryUsers of the Academic Year 2024–2025—readers whose love for books lit up our library, minds, and campus corridors. Congratulations to Dr. Sunil R. Pansare (HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering), Mohsin Dalvi (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Varsha Thandasarry (Department of Electrical Engineering), Dhammapal Gaikwad (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Owais Shaikh , Student at Department of Information Technology at SFIT , RAJAN Zagade Student at Department of Electrical Engineering), Om Kate, Student at Department of Electronics and Telecommunications Why October 15? It’s no ordinary day—it’s the birth an...

15 October - a special day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Missile Man of India - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A day to celebrate that reading can take you to faraway places at a single point of time. A day to cherish books, reading and the bond we share with books; no matter in what form they are - Paper or Kindle. In honour of Reading Inspiration Day which was celebrated on 17th October 2023, we at St. Francis Institute of Technology are delighted to share the names of our most dedicated library users. These individuals embody the spirit of lifelong learning and exemplify the transformational power of reading. Their passion for books extends beyond the walls of our library, inspiring others to embrace the joy of reading and discover the vast world of knowledge it unlocks. Rightly so, our Learning and Information Resource Centre (Central Library) celebrated this big with great enthusiasm. The Best Library Users of the last Academic Year were appreciated and felicitated at t...

Date: 10th October to 13th October 2022 Event: Books Exhibition 425 books donated by gracious persons were displayed. Students, staff and faculty gave a huge response by participating in this exhibition in large numbers. Number of Beneficiaries: 107 Number of Books Taken: 327 YouTube Link for the Reading Inspiration Day 2022 Celebration Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IckqkyQMFMM&t=2s Date: 11th October 2022 Event: Slogan Writing Number of Participants: 20 Date: 12th October 2022 Event: Launch of New Initiative A new initiative – “Book Talks by SFITians” was launched. A Google Form will be circulated with all the faculty members, staff and students in the non-academic period and they will be asked to record a one minute video clip speaking about their favourite book. Date: 13th October 2022 Event: New Section in the LIRC Number of Books Displayed: 137 Number of Books Borrowed: 27 Number of Beneficiaries till 31st October 2022: 9 Date: 15th October 2022 Event: Leisure Reading...

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READING INSPIRATION DAY 2021 We salute APJ Abdul Kalam and celebrate his monumental achievements as a Scientist, Scholar and the President of India. We fondly remember his passion for teaching education and for reading. Dr. Kalam truly ignited young minds with the power to think and innovate. Dr. Kalam is not with us today but his thoughts, ideals and vision for India live on forever. As part of the virtual celebrations, the library conducted the following two events in collaboration with the NDLI Club: 1.       Online Quiz on the Life and Times of Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam 2.       Online Book Review Competition 3.       Book Exhibition for the faculty members of SFIT                                ...