Library Orientation Programme for First-Year Students
Date: 25 June 2026
Venue: Aided Library, G.
Venkataswamy Naidu College (Autonomous), Kovilpatti
Organized by: Department of
English (Aided) & Department of Library (Aided)
The Department
of English (Aided), in association with the Department of Library (Aided), organized a Library
Orientation Programme for the first-year undergraduate students on 25 June 2026.
The programme aimed to familiarize newly admitted students with the college
library, its resources, and the services available to support their academic
learning and research.
During orientation,
the students were guided through the various sections of the library, including
the reference, lending, periodicals, journals, newspapers, digital resources,
and departmental book collections. The library staff and the English Department faculty explained the library
rules and regulations, membership procedures, book borrowing and return
policies, and the effective use of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
for locating books and other learning resources.
Students
were encouraged to develop regular reading habits and make optimum use of both
print and digital resources to strengthen their academic knowledge and
communication skills. They were also introduced to the importance of scholarly
journals, reference materials, e-books, and online databases in enhancing
classroom learning and preparing for competitive examinations.
As part
of the orientation programme, the second-year
English students presented an insightful book review,
highlighting the significance of reading in academic and personal development.
Their presentation encouraged first-year students to cultivate a regular
reading habit and to make effective use of the rich resources available at the
college library. They also shared their own experiences of how consistent
library usage had enhanced their language proficiency, critical thinking, and
subject knowledge. The programme was further enriched by the guidance and
encouragement of the Department of English
faculty, who motivated students to use the
library as a centre for lifelong learning and skill development. The session
inspired the newcomers to actively engage with the library and explore its vast
collection of books, journals, and digital resources throughout their academic
journey.
The
orientation concluded with an interactive session in which students clarified
their doubts about library facilities and services. The programme received an
enthusiastic response from the participants, who expressed their appreciation
for the informative and practical guidance provided.
The
initiative successfully equipped the first-year students with the knowledge and
confidence to utilize the library effectively, fostering a culture of reading,
independent learning, and academic excellence from the beginning of their
college journey.
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