DSCW LIBRARY CELEBRATES WORLD BOOK & COPY RIGHT DAY

 Under the able guidance of Chief Patron Dr. Agnese Dhillon, Chairperson, Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur; Patron Adv. Ajay Batta, Secretary, DSCW; and Convenor Dr. Sangeeta, Principal, DSCW, the Library Department of Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur celebrated World Book and Copyright Day with great enthusiasm on 23rd April 2026 in the Arts Library of the college.
The event was organised to promote reading habits among students, develop a love for books, and spread awareness about the importance of literature and intellectual property rights. On this occasion, a Book Reading Session and a Book Donation Drive were conducted with active participation from students and faculty members.
During the programme, students were informed that World Book and Copyright Day was initiated by UNESCO to encourage reading, publishing, and copyright awareness worldwide. They were also apprised that 23 April is associated with renowned literary figures such as William Shakespeare, making the day globally significant for literature lovers.
Students enthusiastically participated in the reading session by sharing passages from their favourite books and discussing the importance of reading for personal growth and academic success. Through the Book Donation Drive, students and staff donated useful books to enrich the library collection and support fellow learners.
Dr. Sangeeta, Principal, appreciated the efforts of the Library Department and motivated students to make reading a regular habit. She stated that books are the best companions, as they broaden knowledge, imagination, and wisdom.

The event was successfully coordinated by the library staff and faculty members. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and a renewed commitment by the institution to promote knowledge, learning, and literary culture among students

 

                                                         BOOKS EXHIBITION  

                                          SHAHEED -E- AZAM S. BHAGAT SINGH

 On the occasion of the Martyrdom Day of Bhagat Singh, a special book exhibition was organized by the DSCW LIbrary to pay tribute to the great martyr. Students and staff participated in the exhibition with great enthusiasm.

The exhibition displayed books related to the Indian freedom struggle, biographies of great martyrs and inspirational literature. On this occasion, students were made aware of the life, ideals and patriotism of Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

Appreciating the library staff, Dr. Sangeeta, Principal, Dev Samaj College for Women stated that such events help in inculcating reading habits among students and strengthening the feeling of patriotism.

Teacher Orientation Programme

 The College Library of Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur under the guidance of Principal Dr. Sangeeta organized a Teacher Orientation Programme to familiarize the faculty with the digital library resources of the college . The session provided valuable insights into various e-learning platforms, enabling teachers to conveniently search academic content and research papers online. The Library Blog was also introduced, featuring updates on college and library events and access to information on periodicals. The interactive session concluded with an engaging discussion, making the programme both informative and intellectually enriching

Orientation Programme

 Under the blessings of Revered Shriman Nirmal Singh Ji Dhillon, the esteemed guidance of Chairperson Dr. Agnese Dhillon, and the dynamic leadership of Principal Dr. Sangeeta Sharma, the Library Staff of Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur, organized an Orientation Programme for the students of B.A., B.Sc., B.Voc., B.C.A., B.Com., M.A., and M.Sc. classes.

The programme aimed to acquaint students with the wide range of library resources and services, thereby enhancing their research aptitude and information literacy skills. The session included live demonstrations on Web OPAC, DELNET, Periodicals, and the Library Blog. The interactive nature of the workshop evoked enthusiastic participation from the students. Many of them also came forward to volunteer for contributing to the Library Blog,displaying their keen interest in academic engagement beyond the classroom.

The Library Team assured that such orientation workshops will be organized regularly to empower students with the tools required for effective learning and meaningful research.

 

 Book Donation Drive and ''Selfie with Book''campaign mark World Book and Copyright Day at  DSCW 

Library News

Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur, has secured the 10th position in India for the 5th time in e-resource usage. It is the only North Indian college in the top 10 of the INFLIBNET N-List program, which provides access to over 6,000 e-journals, 1,99,500+ e-books under N-List, and 6 lakh e-books through NDL. The program is managed by INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.”

 

As part of the Punjab Government's "Chalo Library" campaign, Dev Samaj College for Women recently held another impactful book review session under the esteemed patronage of Shriman Nirmal Singh Ji Dhillon and the guidance of Principal Dr. Sangeeta Sharma.

In this session, Mrs. Palak, an Assistant Professor in the P.G. Department of English, reviewed Marhi Da Deeva by S. Gurdial Singh. This novel, originally published in 1964, delves into the socio-cultural and emotional landscape of a pre-liberalization Punjab, shortly after India's independence. The story revolves around Jagseer and his mother, Nandi, unraveling themes of untouchability, caste discrimination, love, and generational hatred. With powerful storytelling, the novel draws readers into an intense emotional journey, evoking empathy and introspection as it sheds light on deeply rooted societal issues.

 

                                                         BOOK REVIEW DSCW 2024

THE FATHER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE IN INDIA 

 

 Another insightful book was reviewed in our ongoing Book Review Series on 24 August,2024. Dr. Mokshi , Head, Post Graduate Department of Zoology, reviewed the book

Environmental issues of development by Ganesh Kawadia and Kanhaiya Ahuja with the audience and encouraged them to read it for better understanding about the environment related issues in developing countries. She shared that the book inspires us to understand how these policies and techniques help different countries to rectify the major problem related to environment.