National Librarians’ Day celebrated

National Librarians’ Day celebrated
National Librarians’ Day was celebrated in Arunachal alongwith rest of the country to pay tribute to
father of Library Science Dr. S R Ranganathan on his birthday 12 th August. The Department of
Public Libraries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the Day by organizing an extempore
speech competition amongst the school children on the topic “How to develop reading habit in the
young age” to understand the importance of libraries in shaping their lives. Students from various
schools of Itanagar participated in the competition.
Addressing the participants DL&IO (Hq), L Ete informed that National Librarians’ Day is celebrated
in India on August 12 in remembrance of Padmashree Dr Ranganathan, who spearheaded library
development in India. This Day reminds the librarians their mission to work towards meeting the
information needs of the people by providing high quality information system, he said.
The Deputy Director Resarch, B Pertin described the importance of library and the vital role of a
librarian in moulding and shaping the young minds. He advised the students to make reading book
in library a habit to gain knowledge.
Kamal Nath De, Jr. Librarian, State Library was awarded as the best Librarian for his hard work in
the service and Master Kamin Pertin from Arunodaya School, Master Mui Tape from Green Mount
and Miss Meme Gadi also from Green Mount stood 1st, 2nd & 3rd respectively in extempore
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Pasighat: The "National Librarians’ Day" was celebrated in a befitting manner at the Pasighat district
library. Speaking on the occasion Education and Library Minister Bosiram Siram called upon the
school and college students, employees and general public to become regular library readers for
enhancing and acquiring information and knowledge on various fields. Terming it as ‘storehouse of
knowledge’ he said the role of library in collecting and preserving the information etc is
commendable and it would fulfill the needs of the younger generations.
Siram urged the citizens to visit to the library regularly and appreciate the library professionals for
their untiring services. But he admitted that there are huge tasks ahead for librarians to help
common people improve reading habit. Illiteracy, poverty and lack of knowledge are still prevalent
among people in the state, he said while urging the officers and teachers to share their knowledge
about library in schools to inspire the students.
Taking privilege, the minister urged one and all to join hands and cooperate the state government to
implement all the schemes and projects successfully in the state for larger interest of the people.
While condemning the Bandh culture he appealed all to cooperate in implementing the hydro power
projects for financial development of the state. The projects would not only meet the demands of
water and electricity, but would help to set up industries and develop agricultural sector which would
make Arunachal a financially strong state, added Siram.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner R K Mishra appreciated the efforts of the library officials and stated
that reading is the most rewarding activities in life and it makes one knowledgeable which generates
confidence in life. It helps us to know our past, present and future, socio-cultural affairs, economic
growths, technical and scientific developments, discoveries etc. He suggested all to avail the
optimum benefits of library services. Mishra appealed the minister to take more steps to modernize
the library and asked the library officials to be sincere, dedicated, devoted and punctual in their
duties.
The keynote address was given by the DLIO Yayum Riba and among others M. Das Librarian (JNC)
and BK Bhattacherjee Jr. Librarian (DL) also spoke on the occasion.
Retired IAS Officer Oshong Ering, Dean of Horticulture College Dr. B N Hazarika, DDSE Tani Talom,
officers, faculties and students of Pasighat participated in the programme. Earlier on August 11 an
Art Competition was conducted wherein eighty students participated.
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Tawang: Speaking on the occasion of National Librarian’s day celebration at Tawang, deputy
commissioner Kemo Lollen emphasized on the need for publication and exhibition of old records
and rare books of the district as well as the state written by various authors at the District Library.
Accessibility to such books will help and be useful as reference for various sections of the people.
“Despite the development of modern technology such as television, Internet, etc, the kind of
knowledge and experience gained from books cannot be substituted by anything”, Lollen said.
Pointing at the benefits of the books, Lollen further said, books enshrine the noble thoughts and
sublime truth of all ages. He also advocated for subscription and display of the “ Arunachal Gazette”
at the District library for the benefit of the readers.
Lollen later visited the Books Section of the District Library. The HoDs of the district along with the
District Library Office staffs were present on the occasion. Earlier the District Library Officer, B K
Roy, highlighted the importance of the day.
The Day was also celebrated in Dibang Valley District in a befitting manner. To mark the occasion,
many competitions like essay writing, extempore speech, painting etc. were organized among
students on the Topics “Book - Our Best Friend” and “Importance of Library”.
The celebration was attended by the deputy commissioner Abu Tayeng, teachers, students, officers,
public leaders, active NGOs in huge number. Speaking on the occasion, Tayeng said that Library is
the store house of books which contributes a lot to the society in its growth and development. The
DC urged the students and all in general to inculcate the habit of reading in order to enhance the
knowledge and understand the wider scope in life.
He gave away the prizes to the winners of the competitons. Later, the DC inspected the District
Library and termed it as one of the best Library in entire state. Earlier, DL&IO, R.K.Singh dwelt in
length about the transitions of system of information dissemination from the Vedic period to the
present day. Yingkiong: District Library Yingkiong has celebrated the Librarians’ day at Yingkiong.
Speaking on this occasion Ing Ratan, DLIO highlighted the importance of library in Arunachal
Pradesh. She advised the people to keep up reading habit and visit the library regularly. Among
others, Principal of St. Marry School spoke on the occasion. diseaset. Students and teaching staff of
the St. Marry School, among others, participated in it.
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