Book Exhibition and Quiz Competition
Library Committee of MMBGIMS organised a Book Exhibition and Quiz Competition on National Librarian’s Day 2026 – on Wednesday, 12th August 2026. The institute celebrated National Librarian Day 2026 to celebrate birth anniversary of father of library science in India Dr. S. R. Ranganathan and highlight the important role of librarians in promoting education, knowledge, and reading habits among students. The programme aimed to create awareness about the importance of libraries in learning and research and to appreciate the valuable contribution of librarians to the academic community. A total of 24 students and 7 Faculty members attended the event.
Objectives of the Programme
- To create awareness about the importance of libraries in education, research, and lifelong learning.
- To encourage students to develop reading habits and make effective use of library resources.
- To recognize and appreciate the valuable contribution of librarians to the academic community.
- To promote knowledge sharing, information literacy, and a culture of continuous learning among students and staff.
The Library Committee organized a Book Exhibition and Quiz Competition on 12th August 2026 as part of the National Librarians Day celebration under the guidance of the Director Dr. Samadhan Khamkar. The primary objective of celebrating National Librarian’s Day was to promote a strong reading culture among students. Through a library book exhibition, students get to know about the books available in the library and become familiar with its collection. The book exhibition helps students learn about the books available in the library. By seeing and exploring these books, students develop an interest in reading and make use of the library collection. Students understand the role of a librarian in helping them find useful information. It develops curiosity, knowledge, and a love for reading. The quiz competition helped students enhance their knowledge of renowned authors and their books, particularly those that are popular in the contemporary literary world.
Feedback:
The participants appreciated the initiative undertaken by the institute. Students expressed that the programme:
- Increased their awareness about the library resources and its role in research.
- Motivated them to minimize use of Library Resources.
- Helped them understand the benefits of Library in Every researcher life.
- Encouraged them to spread awareness among their families and communities.
The programme concluded on an inspiring note, highlighting the invaluable contribution of librarians in nurturing knowledge, promoting reading habits, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning. The celebration served as a reminder that libraries are not merely repositories of books but vibrant centres of learning, creativity, and intellectual growth. The day ended with a renewed commitment to strengthening the role of libraries in shaping informed, enlightened, and empowered individuals, while expressing heartfelt gratitude to all librarians for their dedication to the world of knowledge.
The event primarily aligns with PO3 which talks about ability to develop value-based leadership and use of library as books from different domains were available during the Exhibition.
