Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) launched a five-day workshop on the Koha Integrated Library Management System on Monday, October 26, to equip participants with digital library management skills and practical knowledge of modern library technologies.
Organised by the Department of Library and Information Science, the workshop was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar Mittal. Prof. P.P. Rawat, Consultant Professor at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute, Lucknow, attended as the chief guest.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and floral tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, followed by the university anthem.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Mittal emphasised the growing importance of digital technology in education and research. He said integrated library management systems such as Koha help streamline book records, cataloguing, availability, issuance and returns, saving time and improving library services.
Prof. Rawat highlighted the practical applications of library management software, particularly in database creation, classification and cataloguing. He encouraged participants to develop technical proficiency through hands-on training with open-source software.
Prof. Shilpi Verma, Dean of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, highlighted the role of open-source tools in improving data accuracy, resource management and library services. Department Head Prof. Sharad Kumar Sonkar said such workshops enhance students’ practical knowledge and prepare them to work with emerging technologies.
Dr. Vineet Kumar, the workshop coordinator, welcomed the guests and participants, while Dr. Nitesh Kumar Verma delivered the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the presentation of mementoes and shawls to the guests and faculty members.
Prof. K.L. Mahawar, Dr. Somipem R. Shimray, faculty members, research scholars and students were also present.
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