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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Libraries are a great center for resources and treasure troves of knowledge. "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." as stated by Albert Einstein. Many people know that libraries are an amazing place which encourages education, learning, knowledge building and community engagement.  Whether you are planning a personal library, a school library or a community hub, right planning and design makes a lot of difference. There are few steps that helps make a library great

Librarians are guardians of knowledge helping and guiding through world of ideas and knowledge. Librarians use their unique skill of locating information and help connect user to that information. Helping students with assignment or helping faculty with course material a librarian does it all. A librarian does wonders on a daily basis with their skills and knowledge assistance. 

Defining the purpose of a library is a must. Why are you building a library. Is it for a school or community hub. Accordingly, the collection should be built. Also, the location of library is equally important. It should be built in a quiet and easily accessible area.   

Build a relevant book collection based on your user and their interests. Libraries and books are intrinsically connected with each other. A book collection should be a balanced mix of both Nonfiction and fiction, educational materials, reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias), magazines and journals, local history or cultural books (if community-based). Also, a good catalogue system helps managing the library better. 

Libraries can support their communities with access to computer and Wi-Fi. E – books and digital resources, printers and scanners etc. makes a library more resourceful and accessible to all age groups. 

Encourage community participation by organizing lectures, book reading sessions, reading competition and library club. All this ensures your library becomes a center for knowledge and education 

A good library is often rewarding as it encourages community bonding, learning experiences and good reading habits. A great library is the one which is purposeful, welcoming and organized. Big or small a library should cater to its patrons with thoughtfulness and care for their needs.

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Monday, October 12, 2026

The rapid development of information and Communication technology (ICT) has transformed the nature of traditional library fundamentally in the 21st century.  The traditional library no longer remains confined to the four walls with physical collection of books. The ICT has led the evolution of traditional libraries and given rise to Digital Libraries. Rapid technological advancement and evolution has led to the transformation of traditional libraries, once a repository of printed material into a dynamic digital library. This shift and embracement of digital innovation redefines community engagement and has led to the adaptation to the changing needs of a diverse and interconnected world.  

Monday, October 5, 2026
JSTOR (shortform of Journal Storage) was founded by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in 1994. It was created to address the challenges faced by libraries due to soaring prices and space constraints of academic journals. Initially JSTOR focused on digitizing back issues of journal but later expanded to include books, primary sources and current issues of journals in Humanities and Social Sciences. JSTOR is an interactive platform. It supports learning and research through a vast collection of secondary and primary sources. 

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Citation generators are online tools designed to help writers cite the information in a particular format and style. It helps writers create citations and bibliographies for academic and professional work. Citation generators are easy to use, saves time and reduces errors. It allows users to input information like author, title, publication date, or URL. And automatically formats it according to particular citation style like APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or Vancouver. 

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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  • I got the idea to write on citations when I saw a student struggling with an assignment and citations. The thought came to my mind that likewise many students suffer because they are not properly guided regarding citations. First thing first what are citations. Citations are references to source of information used to credit the author and allow the readers to locate the information themselves. 
Monday, August 25, 2025

                                               How to kick start your reading habits

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” said George R.R. Martin an American novelist 


Do you love books but struggle with “how to build a reading habit”. With work and family it's difficult to open a book. However if you have time for Instagram and Netflix you have time for reading. You only have to follow these steps and reading will become easy without being overwhelming. Reading can transform, improve and change your life for better. 


  1. Start with small things. Daily reading for 5-10 minutes will make a difference. Be it at the breakfast table, car or bus. Reading should  be consistent and daily.

  2. Keep a book handy. Any book of your interest, keep it in your purse or in mobile (Kindle app) When you have a book handy, reaching out becomes easy. Easy access ensures reading becomes a part of your daily life.

  3. Read books that excite you. If a book becomes a chore, change it to something you love to read. Be it fiction, romance or non-fiction. Something you truly enjoy reading rather than  following the herd mentality. 

  4. Try reading different genres and diversify your reading. Diversification will broaden your perspective, and will introduce you to ideas and keep you fresh and engaging

  5. Audio books are a great way to fit into your busy schedule. Be it driving, cooking etc. If you are too busy to sit and read, then you have an audiobook for your rescue.

  6. Reading is fun when shared. For this one can join a local book club and an online book club or share with friends.

  

Reading should be fun and enjoyable. Don't fuss if you miss a day. You can always catch up next time. The goal is to cultivate a life long reading and not to rush through it.

Happy reading..