14. SPECIAL BOOK EXHIBITION
On August 24, 2026, the College Library was honored to receive a valuable addition to its collection through a generous book donation by Sardar Mewa Singh Ji, a distinguished former IRS officer. To celebrate this significant contribution and make the newly acquired volumes accessible, the library organized a special book exhibition.
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The event was a wonderful success, promoting a vibrant reading culture and appreciation for lifelong learning on campus. The library department extends its heartfelt gratitude to Sardar Mewa Singh Ji for his generous book donation, and expresses sincere thanks to our Worthy Principal, staff, and students for their active presence and support in making the exhibition memorable.
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13. LIBRARY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
A two-day Library Orientation Programme was successfully conducted on 17 and 18 August 2026 at College Library. The primary objective of this initiative was to welcome the new intake of students and familiarise them with the college library's physical layout, services, and e-resources. To manage the student strength effectively while ensuring high-quality engagement, the orientation sessions were strategically divided across two days
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Each
day's session reached a successful close with an interactive Open Forum /
Q&A session. Students proactively clarified doubts regarding specific
library operational hours, overdue fine structures, and institutional login credentials
for off-campus e-resource access. The orientation successfully empowered the
freshers with the critical navigational and research skills required to
optimize the library's physical and digital ecosystems for their ongoing
academic success.
12. CELEBRATION OF
NATIONAL
LIBRARIAN DAY
12 August 2026 at 12:30 p.m in college Library to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Science in India. The objective was to honor his invaluable contributions to the field of library and information science and to inspire students to cultivate lifelong reading habits.
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Students were invited to deliver 2–3 minutes speeches on topics centered around the importance of books, reading, libraries, and knowledge. The event provided a platform for students to articulate the role of the library in their academic lives.
WINNERS OF COMPETITION
Esha B.Com-II/235 1stPosition
Yashika M.Com-II/3209 2nd Position
Madhusmita M.Com-II/3210 3rdposition
11. BOOK EXHIBITION
On
March 16, 2026, the Library Deparment hosted Annual Book Exhibition in the college
Library. The event served as a platform to foster a love for reading and to
modernize our current collection with input from the academic community.
The
exhibition was officially inaugurated at 11:30 AM by our Honorable Principal Dr. Neeru Malik. In the
opening address, the Principal emphasized the importance of physical books in a
digital age and encouraged students to explore genres beyond their academic
curriculum. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Principal conducted a
walkthrough of the various stalls, noting the diverse range of literature on
display.
The exhibition was
a resounding success, bridging the gap between readers and publishers. We would
like to thank the administration and the student volunteers for their seamless
coordination.
10.PICTIONARY COMPETITION
The College Library hosted a Pictionary Competition on February 13, 2026, to encourage student engagement and promote a fun, interactive atmosphere within the library premises. The event successfully brought together bibliophiles and amateur artists for a high-energy afternoon of sketching and guessing.
2. Objectives of the Event
To increase footfall and engagement within the library.
To foster teamwork and quick-thinking skills among participants.
To highlight literary themes through a creative medium.
The event saw an enthusiastic turnout, with 10 teams representing various departments.
The Pictionary Competition was a resounding success, proving that the library can serve as a hub for both traditional study and creative engagement.
WINNERS OF PICTIONARY COMPETITION
Jashanpreet BA-1/932 1st Position Asva Parveen BA-2/1245
Prabhjot B.Com-1/111 2nd Position Niharika B.Com-1/121
Simran B.Com-3/506 3rd position
Vidushi jain B.Com-1/175
9. JUMBLE WORDS COMPETITION
We had a blast this week hosting our Jumble Words Competition right here in the library, held on February 5, 2026. It was a day filled with laughter, quick fingers, and many "Aha!" moments as students raced to unscramble hidden words.
Events like this show that the library isn't just for quiet reading—it’s a place to challenge your brain and have fun with friends. Playing word games helps everyone get better at spelling and quick thinking without it feeling like "homework."
Below is a formal summary of the word lists utilized during the competition, as referenced in the provided Link:
ACTIVITY
WINNERS OF JUMBLE WORDS COMPETITIPON
Jhalak B.Com-1/70 1st Position
Anushka B.Com-1/21 2nd Position
Mehak BCA-3/2432 3rd Position
8.NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CELEBTATION
Dev Samaj College for Women , Library has celebrated National Library Week on 19th, 20th november in college library
- Purpose: To highlight the important role of libraries, promote literacy and encourage student participation.
- Why , I need my library ?
- Impact of technology on libraries .
- Why we still read Fiction?
- Write about your favourite book .
- Are libraries better suited for alone study or collaborative learning ?
Book donation drive and book talk Contest took place on November 20
Students were actively involved in both day activities . Overall , it was a successful experience for students .
7. Book Launch
Prem Rawat Book " Breath : Wake up to Life " was launched in Dev samaj college for women , Library on September 17, 2025 .
6.World Literacy day
The Department of Library has celebrated “world Literacy day” which was held on 10 september , 2025 in the college library .
“Dumb-charades competition” was organised by the library Department . The contest had attracted 13 teams from undergraduate students. The teams were asked to guess the book from the library collection.
5. Orientation Programme
This programme is organized for the students to introduce Library's resources and services, as well as information on study skills to get on experience on searching tools.
Programme objectives: To familiarize students with the library facility, resources and services .
To acquaint students with basic searching techniques of online database subscribed by Library.
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3. DSCW Library Chandigarh organized "Reference Hunting & Book Finding Contest" on 20th March, 2025.
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