The Mahatma Gandhi Central University’s Library and Information Science Department, along with the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, organized a two-day national conference on “Digital and Technological Advancement for Sustainable Libraries” at the Buddha Auditorium, located in Bankat, Bihar.
Key Figures and Participants
The conference was chaired by the University Chancellor, Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava, with Prof. K.L. Mahavar, Head of the Library Science Department at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Lucknow, as the chief guest. The event was organized under the guidance of Secretary, Prof. Ranjeet Kumar Choudhary.
Inaugural Address
In his opening remarks, Chancellor Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava emphasized the challenge for libraries to adapt to technological advancements. While acknowledging the prosperity brought by digital and technical progress, he stressed the importance of catering to the needs of educators, researchers, and students.
Expert Insights
Prof. K.L. Mahavar highlighted the unprecedented changes in library structure due to digital and technological progress, noting that traditional libraries remain relevant but must align with technological trends. Keynote speaker Prof. Aditya Tripathi, Head of the Library Science Department at BHU, discussed the relevance and various dimensions of the conference topic.
Welcoming Speech
Prof. Ranjeet Kumar Choudhary welcomed the attendees, emphasizing the necessity of the conference. The first day featured two technical sessions where educators and researchers presented their papers. Prof. Aditya Tripathi chaired the technical sessions, with Dr. Sneha Tripathi as the speaker and Dr. Abhilasha Priyardarshini and Dr. Kanchan Lata Bharti as reporters.
Conference Presentations
The conference witnessed paper presentations by esteemed educators, researchers, and students, including Prof. Sangita Singh, Ashish Kaushik, Dr. Sarita Mishra, Dr. Manish Yadav, Prof. Mohamad Aslam Khan, and others. The vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Sapna from the Department.
This conference provided a platform for scholars to exchange ideas and explore the evolving landscape of libraries in the digital age, promising a brighter future for knowledge dissemination and preservation.
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