Mangalore: Traveling Exhibition of American Library in City
Pics by Dayananda Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SB)
 
Mangalore, Feb 25: Information and knowledge are the foundations for any civilization, said Mangalore University acting vice chancellor K K Achary.

He was speaking at the inaugural of the two-day traveling exhibition of the American Library of the US Consulate General co-sponsored by Mangalore University Library and the University College Library at the Ravindra kalabhavan here on Wednesday February 24. “The art of writing is an age-old practice. It is very important that the knowledge is bestowed on the generation next, he said. 

He called on the students and public to make good use of the exhibition. 

College principal professor Lakshminarayan Bhat and Ragini Gupta of American Library, Chennai division were present.

About the Exhibition

The traveling features presentations on the resources and services of the American Library along with a book exhibition and video corner. Exhibits on Abraham Lincoln – a portrait of a president and Journeys toward Freedom”, about Martin Luther King provides the back drop for the event.

The theme of the exhibition will be celebration of Black History Month. American Library staff will provide information on how residents from outside of Chennai can access the library’s extensive resources via mail, telephone, fax, email and the internet and offer on-the-spot membership for both individuals and institutions.