Central University of Punjab commences one-week National Workshop on KOHA OSLS Library Management System
Bathinda : The Central University of Punjab commenced a one-week National Workshop on ‘KOHA OSLS – An Open-Source Library Management System’ on Friday in hybrid mode. The Department of Library and Information Sciences is conducting this workshop under the patronage of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari FROM August 4—8, 2023. During the inaugural session, Prof. Roshan Lal Raina, Vice-Chancellor of Jaipur National University, Jaipur, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Jagtar Singh, Chairperson of HRDC at Guru Kashi University, participated as the Guest of Honour. The inaugural ceremony was attended by faculty members, students, and librarians from various universities and institutions across the country.
At the outset of the workshop, Dr. Bhaw Nath Pandey, Workshop Coordinator, and Head of the Department of Library & Information Sciences, and Dean School of Information and Communication Studies, extended a warm welcome to the participants and emphasized the significance of the event. He informed that a total of 85 faculty and research scholars from different parts of the country have registered for the workshop, reflecting the widespread interest and enthusiasm among academicians to explore KOHA OSLS.
During the workshop, eminent experts in the field of Library and Information Sciences delivered insightful sessions on various aspects of KOHA OSLS. Prof. Roshan Lal Raina, as the Chief Guest, delivered an eloquent speech emphasizing the importance of advancements in Library Sciences and the role of open-source technologies in promoting knowledge dissemination. Prof. Jagtar Singh, the Guest of Honour, elucidated the advantages and applications of KOHA software, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize library management and information organization.
In his presidential address, Prof. R.K. Wusirika, Dean InCharge Academics, expressed his belief that the workshop would provide an excellent platform for participants to enhance their understanding of open-source library systems and equip them with the necessary knowledge to effectively implement KOHA OSLS in their respective institutions.
Additionally, during the plenary sessions, participants had the privilege to interact with experienced professionals in the field. Shri Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian from NIT Rourkela, and Shri Hemant Kumar Biswal, Assistant Librarian from IIT Kharagpur, shared their practical experiences and provided valuable insights into successfully implementing KOHA OSLS in their respective institutions.
The workshop content will encompass a wide range of topics, including KOHA installation, configuration, cataloging, circulation, and reporting. Participants will be given hands-on training by experts on the usage and customization of the software. Over the course of the next six days, eminent experts will impart knowledge about the KOHA software to the participants. The valedictory session of this workshop will be organized on August 8, 2023.