The 6th meeting of the Library Committee of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, was held today under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Javaid Iqbal.
In his opening address, the Vice-Chancellor said that a strong and future-ready library system is the intellectual backbone of a university. He stated that libraries play a key role in academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovation. Prof. Iqbal highlighted the need to regularly upgrade library infrastructure, digital collections, and access systems to support quality teaching and advanced research. He also stressed that libraries must develop as inclusive knowledge spaces that respond to the changing learning and research needs of students and faculty members.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
All agenda items were discussed in detail under his guidance, with focused and result-oriented discussions.
The Registrar of BGSB University, Abhishek Sharma, appreciated the organised and goal-oriented working of the Library Committee. He emphasised the importance of proper administrative planning, financial discipline, and clear policies in strengthening library services. The Registrar assured full administrative support for the timely implementation of approved initiatives, especially in infrastructure development, expansion of digital resources, and user-friendly reforms.
Dr Malik Mubasher Hassan, In-charge Central Library and Member Secretary, presented the agenda items in a structured manner for detailed discussion. Dr Ramesh Kumar Pandita, Senior Assistant Librarian, gave a comprehensive presentation on the functioning, resources, and services of the University Library, highlighting achievements and future requirements.
Committee members shared constructive and practical suggestions to ensure effective implementation of the proposed plans. Expert members Aligarh Muslim University Professor Himanshu Shekhar Acharya and Jamia Millia Islamia Professor H. A. Nazmi shared valuable inputs based on best practices followed by leading national institutions.
Other members who actively participated in the discussions included Prof. Titi Xavier, Dean, School of Nursing and Biomedical Sciences; Dr Ali Asghar Shah, Associate Dean, School of Biosciences and Biotechnology; Dr Sham Kamal Anjum, Associate Dean, School of Humanities and Languages; Dr Vishal Puri, Principal, School of Engineering and Technology; Dr Qamar Rayees Khan, Head, Department of Computer Sciences; Dr Pervez Alam, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr Mariya Aslam, Head, Department of English; and Mr Shafiq Ahmed Malik, Chief Pay and Accounts Officer.
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