The “1st College Librarians Symposium,” organized by the Society for Promotion of Reading and improvement of Librarians (SPRIL) in collaboration with Library Information Innovators, was held at Adamjee Government Science College.
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the only ruler who announced the establishment of 50,000 libraries.—Dr. Raes Ahmed Samdani.
Aligning with the demands of the present era, as well as the modern requirements involved in research and subjects, is a fundamental need—Principal of Adamjee Government Science College, Professor Nasir Iqbal.
Karachi: The world is moving towards digitalization, but we still have the same outdated system. The College Library Sciences Department under the Government is suffering from neglect, which requires a great deal of effort. Dr. Raees Ahmed Samdani expressed these views while addressing the “1st College Librarians Symposium,” organized by the Society for Promotion of Reading and improvement of Librarians (SPRIL) in collaboration with Library Information Innovators, held at the auditorium of Adamjee Government Science College Karachi.
He said that the late former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was the only ruler who announced the establishment of 50,000 libraries, and the Pakistan National Centre is one link in that chain, which included a library and an auditorium where events on academic, literary, and social activities were held. He stated that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s educational philosophy and efforts are commendable. Dr. Raees Ahmed Samdani said that in his 35-year career, he could not organize such a college librarians’ symposium, and he considers the holding of this symposium a welcome development.
He remarked that college librarians serve a group of students who are delicate in terms of age and mentality, preparing them to step into a new world, and if the importance of books and libraries is instilled in them, students will continue to become part of society in the future.
Principal of Adamjee Government Science College, Professor Nasir Iqbal, said that he appreciates the efforts of the members of the College Library Sciences Department who organized the first College Library Symposium at Adamjee Government Science College.
He stated that aligning with the demands of the current era, research, and modern requirements included in the subject is a basic necessity, and such events should continue to be held in colleges. He emphasized highlighting the services and efforts of librarians. The importance of digital libraries and maintaining a connection between students and libraries is very essential. He said that it is the job of librarians to acquaint college students with the utility and importance of libraries so that the young generation’s relationship with books remains intact, and he wants librarians Rabiya Faridi and Chief Librarian of Adamjee College, Farheen Mahmood, to continue organizing such events in the future.
Limit the use of artificial intelligence to the extent of assistance so that your abilities can be further highlighted. Use artificial intelligence in your work and also meet the demands of the modern era. Librarian Aamir Subhani said that this is the first practical comprehensive symposium to recognize the long services of college librarians. He requests all college librarians to teach students and students to love books and play an important role in making them positive and effective individuals.
Among those who spoke were active member of the Society for Promotion of Reading and improvement of Librarians (SPRIL) and Librarian Rabiya Faridi, and librarian of SZABIST University, Syed Izhar Hussain. Syed Fasihullah performed the recitation of the Holy Quran. The event began with the national anthem. The duties of hosting were performed by Shahzad Tareen and Jawaher Aleem.
