MULLER LIBER Quiz on ‘National Library Day 2024’ at Father Muller
Mangaluru: Father Muller Medical College, Central Library Committee celebrated ‘National Library Day’ on August 17, 2024. To commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of Father of Library Science Padmashri, Late Dr. S R Ranganathan, which is marked as an annual event. August 12th is celebrated as National Library Day in India. To mark the celebration, Health sciences intercollegiate undergraduate general knowledge quiz ‘MULLER LIBER 2024’, was held, and various Health Science colleges in D.K. and Udupi districts participated in the event.
Prizes for the quiz winners, the Best Library User Award, and the BMJ Research to Publication Recognition Award were given.
Dr Vishala B.K., Selection Grade Librarian, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore, was the Chief Guest. In her address, she provided a glimpse into the life of the late Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the Father of Library Sciences, and how his aptitude for research and insightful scrutiny made an impact in library sciences. She emphasized the importance of using newer technologies and resources in research that may upskill the work and help in dissemination. The services of the librarians on their day should be enunciated; the public or user only sees the issuing of books, but the maintenance, cataloging, listing, and procuring are some of the many works that the librarians do.
Rev. Fr Ajith B. Menezes, Administrator, FMMC, presided over the event and addressed the gathered, saying it was better to have a book as a companion rather than waste time on futile events and relations. Building relationships with books will bring a sense of purpose and meaning, giving positive guidance that can have an impact on one’s life. He expressed that his energized self is because of the books he reads every day, without fail. “As humans, we are limited, so knowing all the books that one’s read is not possible, but the meaning a book or two may give in our lives’ will linger.”
Earlier in the day, the MULLER LIBER Quiz was held for all Medical/Para medical and Nursing conducted by quiz master Dr Anil Shetty, Professor of Pediatrics, FMMC. The Health Sciences Inter-Collegiate Undergraduate General Knowledge Quiz -MULLER LIBER 2024. Twenty-seven colleges in and around the D.K. and Udupi districts participated in this event. The preliminary rounds ended with six teams in the final quiz.
The first prize was bagged by the AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, followed by the Father Muller College of Physiotherapy, the 3rd Father Muller Medical College, the 4th Manipal College of Health Professions, the 5th NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy, and the 6th Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy. Cash prizes worth Rs 1,00,000/- was distributed overall throughout the day.
Fr Jeevan Sequeira, Admin, FMMCH; Fr Nelson Pais, Admin, HPD; Dr Antony Sylvan D’Souza, Dean, FMMC; MC Members of FMCI; Dr John J.S. Martis, Chairperson, Central Library Committee; Dr Janet Dotty Lobo, Chief Librarian; faculty, students, and invitees will be attending the program.
Dr. John J.S. Martis welcomed the gathered, while Mrs Sandra Jyothi Saldanha, Associate Professor, Nursing Education, FMCON, proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr Archana Bhat, Associate Professor of Pathology at FMMC, and Ms. Claudia Johnny, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, compeered the prize distribution and concluding ceremony.
