Hyderabad: Library is the heart of any academic institution. Prof. K Laxminarayana (IAS) Retd, Founder Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation expressed this view while addressing valedictory function of refresher course in Library and Information Science at UGC – Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC). The course designed for the faculty of Library and Information Science concluded on 23rd January. The course was inaugurated on January 3.
Prof. Laxminarayana in his address said Libraries play a very important role in the dissemination of knowledge and information. Librarians must keep themselves updated in their respective field to disseminate knowledge and information, he added. He also presented two books to each participant on NTR Biography and distributed certificates to them.
Dr. M.A. Sikandar, Registrar and i/c, Director, UGC-HRDC highlighted the importance of refresher course for Library professionals.
A total of 37 participants of Library & Information Science discipline from various degree colleges and universities of different states took part in the course. Few participants from programme shared their experiences and presented feedback about the programme.
Dr Tahseen Bilgrami, Deputy Director of UGC-HRDC welcomed the gathering. Dr. Akhtar Parvez, Course Coordinator and Librarian, MAUU proposed vote of thanks.
