Book Exhibition Begins at Veterinary University

lUDHIANA-27/02/2013



Dr. V.K. Taneja, the Vice-Chancellor of the University inaugurated the book fair at GADVASU and said that the University faculty and students should take full advantage of this book exhibition for teaching and research. He visited various stalls and showed immense interest in the latest editions of books on the various subjects. Dr. Taneja was of the view that quality books in University Library are the face of the university and library is a treasure-house of knowledge and books are man\'s best friends in all times. Dr Taneja added that professional survival is almost impossible without latest books and expressed that University Library will soon be expanded to meet the needs of growing number of users and document collection. Dr. Taneja said the book industry is undergoing transformations and advance technology and e-books are changing the overall scenario.



Dr R S Brar, Professor-cum-University Librarian said that twenty seven leading book publishers and distributors from different parts of India are participating in this exhibition with a wide range of latest editions of books in field of veterinary sciences, fishery sciences, animal biotechnology, dairy technology and allied subjects. This is a 6th book exhibition organized by the university and organization of book exhibition is a regular feature since the inception of the university. Dr Brar added that the university encourages its faculty members to develop their personal library by purchasing books under a special subsidy scheme. This book exhibition has generated lot of interest among students and faculty members of the university. The exhibitions help to select and purchase latest editions of books on different disciplines.

"The atmosphere in the library is peaceful and scholarly and recent introduction of expensive colour atlases on anatomy, radiography, diseases of livestock and text books on various subjects in GADVASU Library are helping the students to clear International exams" said Dr H S Sandhu Dean College of Veterinary Sciences.



When asked about the GADVASU Library, a postgraduate student commented that "The furniture inside the University library is neat and clean and students maintain strict discipline, so that others are not disturbed. I update my knowledge by reading regularly in GADVASU library"

"University library is a powerful force in the lives of GADVASU students" said Dr S.S. Randhawa Director of Research of the university.

The Directorate of Extension Education also participated in this book exhibition and displayed books published by the university. Dr. Ranjodhan Singh Sahota, Director of Extension Education was seen gleefully buried in the vast number of books on display.

Dr R S Brar thanked the press for wide publicity and Heads of the Departments, Library staff, Faculty members and students for recommending the books for purchase.




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