पीएम श्री केंद्रीय विद्यालय दप्पर पुस्तकालय PM SHRI K V DAPPAR LIBRARY: 08/11/22

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Why is National Librarian Day celebrated?

National Librarians' Day is observed on 12th August every year

to commemorate the birth anniversary of Padmashri

Dr S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972), who is considered

as father of library science in India. Dr. Ranganathan

dedicated his entire life to library profession in India

leaving a rich legacy.

What is the theme for National Library Week 2022?

Connect with Your Library

The theme for National Library Week 2022, “Connect with Your Library,”

promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected to

technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources.

Libraries also offer opportunities to connect with media, programs,

ideas, and classes—in addition to books.

Which day is celebrated as National Library Day?

12th of August

National Library Day is celebrated in India on 12th of August

Every year in memory of Birthday of Mr. S.R. Ranganathan,

the man who gave a lot in Library and Information Science field.

National Librarian Day on April 16 is a chance to be

thankful for all the knowledge that librarians possess.

S.R. Ranganathan

Ranganathan, in full Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan,

(born August 9, 1892, Shiyali, Madras, India—died September 27, 1972,

Bangalore, Mysore), Indian librarian and educator who was

considered the father of library science in India and whose

contributions had worldwide influence.

"I'm in awe of the Library's passion for continuing to

provide service, which is critical during these difficult times

" "Thank you for working so hard at the front lines of

our community during this difficult time. We see you

and we are so grateful! You have stepped up in policy

and practice.

SOURCES :-

http://www.tezu.ernet.in/event/2021/NATIONAL_LIBRARIAN_DAY.pdf

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