DAYANAND EDUCATION SOCIETY'S
DAYANAND COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, LATUR
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LIBRARY
BEST PRACTICE 2025-26
Library Orientation Program (June/July/August 2025)
A special session was organized to introduce the library to the B.Com. first-year students. Separate lectures were conducted by visiting each class.
In this session, detailed guidance was given about various library services and facilities such as book classification, reference books, journals, e-resources, use of the reading room, and how to access online services. Information about the “Best Book Reader & Best Book Review” activity was also provided. In addition, students were informed about the important programs celebrated every year by the library – Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Jayanti, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Jayanti, and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti.
Through this initiative, students were encouraged to make maximum use of the library in their academic and research activities.
Father of Indian Library Science, Dr.S.R. Ranganathan Birth Anniversary 2025
Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Jayanti – Poetry Recital
On the occasion of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Jayanti, the Library Department of Dayanand College of Commerce, Latur, organized a Poetry Recital (Kavya Maifal) on 12 August 2025.
Renowned poet and ghazal writer Prof. Dr. Mukund Rajpankhe inspired the audience with his famous ghazals and poems, emphasizing the importance of reading, literature, and lifelong learning. The program was presided over by Principal Dr. Prashant Mannikar, in the presence of distinguished faculty members.
The event received enthusiastic participation from teachers, staff, and students, making the celebration memorable.
Books Exhibition
To create awareness among students about the rich collection of the library, a Book Exhibition was organized by the Library Department of Dayanand College of Commerce, Latur, on the occasion of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Jayanti. The exhibition was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. Dr. Mukund Rajpankhe, renowned poet, ghazal writer, and literary critic.
A total of 640 selected books from various disciplines were displayed for the benefit of students and faculty members. The exhibition remained open on 12 & 13 August 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and received an overwhelming response from students, teachers, and staff.
