Course summary This free course provides an introduction to school librarianship. The course is designed to develop learners’ confidence and skills in delivering a library service in schools. It could be of use to librarians with little or no knowledge as well as those with experience who are looking to upskill. This statement serves as proof of the successful completion of a course accredited by the CPD Standards Office. You have earned 24 CPD points through your participation in this course. Learning outcomes By completing this course, the learner should be able to: recognise the ways the library can support whole-school reading literacy, information literacy and research skills identify and use the appropriate strategies to deliver a service in the library use resources, confidently and critically, to meet library stakeholders’ needs and fulfil an agreed development plan reflect proactively on performance levels and identify steps for further development. 

    . Learning Resource Centre Digitalization  Works for Schools and Colleges For Schools         East Point Indian International School . Ajman UAE         Scholar international academy , Ajman UAE         Radhwa international school , Saudi Arabia         Woodlem Park School  Calicut, India         Whitefield Global School , Bangalore For Colleges         Rouzathul Uloom Arabic College, Farook College , Calicut, Kerala         Farook College Department of  Library Science , Calicut, Kerala         AnVarul Islam Women's Arabic CollegeMongam , Malappuram Kerala         EMEA Arts and Science College , Malappuram Kerala         Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya , Kozhikode in Kerala, India         KTM College of Advanced Studies Karuvarakudu - Malappuram...

AI For All is a self-learning program designed for people from all walks of life – a  student , a  stay at home parent , a  professional  in any field, a  senior citizen  - basically, anyone interested in getting acquainted with Artificial Intelligence (AI). India sees AI as a tool for social empowerment and inclusion and focuses on developing AI tools for the global south. India's AI policy has firm roots in responsible AI principles and strives to ensure that international frameworks are designed to provide the same. Intel in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education today announced the launch of the AI For All initiative with the purpose of creating a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) for everyone in India.

                                         He  was born in Vadakara (Kerala) on 30th December. His father’s name is Ibrahim and his mother's name is Sara. He has one brother and a sister. His current location is at Purameri near Nadapuram, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He works with the New Gulf Indian School in Kuwait. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Farook College, Calicut in 2013. After that, He Post graduated integrated MLISc in 2016 from Farook College (Autonomous), He completed Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Arabic  (PGDFA) , and pursuing MBA in Human Resources. In addition to his work, He kept in touch with professional friends.     He enjoys hearing people and learning new things from the different types of people and he interacts with them. He  became an informat...

    Farook College, August 11, 2023: The Farook College AVT Auditorium was the vibrant setting for an intellectually stimulating Workshop titled "A talk on Mastering Innovative Digital Library Design" on August 11, 2023. The event brought together a diverse audience, ranging from library science enthusiasts to tech-savvy individuals, all eager to explore the dynamic intersection of design and digital libraries. The Workshop kicked off with a warm welcome speech by Shabna, the Head of the Department of Library Science. She eloquently set the stage for the event, highlighting the importance of innovative design in shaping the future of digital libraries. Shabna's words resonated with the attendees, setting a tone of enthusiasm and anticipation for the upcoming discussions. Dr. Mansoor, the esteemed Librarian of Farook College, inaugurated the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. His presence added a touch of academic prestige to the Workshop, reinforcing the commitment of ...

  Competition forces a man to do his best; a monopoly renders people complacent and satisfied with mediocracy. On June 30 and july 1, 2023,Whitefield Global School opened up its ever embracing arms to schools in and around Whitefield to fight for and a display of their best. This Inter-School Sports and Cultural Meet named as Wings of Fire underlines the primary motive of “May the best win”. Five years ago, the school conceived the idea of holding this inter-school meet and this brain-child of WGS has been nurtured with care through its five-year long journey. The meet includes cultural agenda in the like of music, dance, miming, art and so on and sporting events like football, throw ball, basketball, table-tennis and badminton. Twenty One schools from all over Bangalore fought head to head for the champion’s crown. Whitefield Global School emerged as runners up in certain events like music, dance, football, throw ball and many more. Around 400 students benefited by this experience...

in today’s digital age, where information is already available at our fingertips, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of libraries and encourage a love for reading. By promoting libraries and fostering a passion for reading, we unlock a world of knowledge, imagination and create thriving library communities. In order to explore strategies and best practices for promoting the use of libraries and nurturing reading habits among individuals of all ages, the Board is organizing a webinar on the topic “Promoting the use of Libraries and Cultivating Reading Habits” for the benefit of the teachers, students and other stakeholders of CBSE affiliated schools. The session will provide insights into effective strategies for setting up and managing a school library, creating an engaging reading environment, and promoting a passion for reading among students. This, in turn, will enhance the reading culture and make libraries more accessible and visiting. Circular: TRG-65/2023 May Webinar ...

Workshop on Creating Digital Library with Open Source Platform lead by Mr. NASAR OM, Library Head, Whitefield Global School, Banglore Date: June 7, 2022 Bangalore, India - In a bid to modernize educational resources and provide enhanced accessibility to students, Mr. Nasar Om, the esteemed Library Head of Whitefield Global School, led an enlightening seminar on "Creating a Digital Library for Educational Institutions using Open Source Platforms." The seminar, held on June 7, 2022, attracted educators and librarians from various institutions eager to explore digital library implementation strategies. The seminar commenced with Mr. Nasar Om emphasizing the importance of adopting digital libraries in educational settings. He underlined that traditional libraries are transforming rapidly in the digital age, and institutions must embrace modern technological advancements to cater to the evolving needs of tech-savvy students. During the session, Mr. Nasar Om highlighted the b...

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, young people across the country participate by attending events at schools, libraries, bookstores, celebrating at home, and engaging with book creators both online and in person. The 2022 Children’s Book Week will take place during two dedicated weeks of celebration,  May 2-8  and  November 7-13

National Reading Day  Woodlem Park, Calicut  Interaction with Dr. Ameer Hassan National Reading Day is celebrated on  June 19  in India to honour Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, popularly known as PN Panicker. He was a renowned teacher and revered as the father of the library movement in Kerala. He died on June 19, 1995