Date: 10th April 2021
Venue: Google Meet

“Lets Know STIE Library and its Resources” A Library orientation program for F.Y.B.Ed20-21 students was organized at St. Teresa's Institute Of Education on 10th April, 2021 at 2:30to 4.30 via Google meet. The program was organized by Ma'am Dr. Shakuntala Nighot the in charge of STIE library. The main aim of the session was to make students aware of the library rules and instructions.

Ma’am began stating the term “I will be the best library user of 2020-2021The program was organized to make the students aware of the library rules, resources and facilities offered. The detailed orientation with minute details was given through a presentation and practical hands on whenever possible.

Ma'am introduced to us every nook and cranny of the library. The rules and norms from the entry to the exit of the library. She gave us full insightabout the library, how are the books been managed and even information was provided on the cupboards and shelves. What are the steps that could be used to issue the book, tore turn the book, and issue duration for different material.Searching library resources through STIE Library Web-OPAC is demonstrated in detail.

After the visit to the library, We were also introduced to various social networking sites and their utility for STIE students. She demonstrated to us Institutional Facebook page ,Youtube Channel of the institution, STIELibraryBlog etc. students were asked to visit these sites and to subscribe or to send afriendrequesttothesame so that we can easily get notification for the new resources added on those.

N-LIST membership is activated for all of us by generating individual user IDs and Passwords to ensure 24*7 access to vast consortia comprising of several databases of e-Journals and E-books.

We were guided to register on National Digital Library of India and to become STIE NDLI club member. We were also informed about annul STIE Best Library User Award and criteria to win it.

49 students participated in the orientation to the library. All of us realized the importance of library and its resources in the journey of becoming a best teacher! We all were feeling information empowered as we are offered the key to the treasure trove of information and knowledge. The program was great success with valuable information highlighting the importance of library.