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...

📚 The library is proud to showcase our very own Readers Book Review Wall , hosted on Padlet! This interactive space is where our readers share honest, thoughtful, and passionate reviews of the books they’ve read — from gripping thrillers to timeless classics and insightful non-fiction. 🌟 These reviews aren’t just feedback — they’re reflections, recommendations, and a growing record of our community's literary voice. Whether you're looking for your next read or want to celebrate your peers, our Padlet is the place to explore. 🖊️ Written by students, for students — these reviews demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and the love of reading. A big thank you to all the reviewers who contributed! ➡️ Visit the Book Review Padlet Here https://padlet.com/sfitlibrary/book-reviews-an-initiative-of-sfit-lirc-sir5pvikzn6lkcmr 💬 Want to contribute? Stop by the library or email us your review. Your words could be featured next!

In the Finale, participants will unveil their concepts, substantiating their technical viability and real-world application With over 100 teams from higher educational institutions poised to engage in presenting their ideas and solutions in the cybersecurity domain, the stage is set for KAVACH 2023, a national hackathon organised jointly by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, AICTE, Bureau of Police Research and Development, and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (Ministry of Home Affairs) to kick-start its journey. The initiative aims to unearth innovative ideas and technological solutions to address the challenges confronting law enforcement agencies and ordinary citizens in the realm of cybersecurity.  The hackathon will be launched across five strategic nodal centres: Bhopal's IES College of Technology, Bangalore's AMC Engineering College, Bhubaneswar's Centurion University of Technology and Management, New Panvel's Pillai College of Engineering...