Archive · 13 Aug 2026
University of Hyderabad celebrates National Librarians' Day, announces FLARE 2027
Librarians are the people who help us find books and information, and this story is about a special day just for them.
A university in India called the University of Hyderabad held a big celebration called National Librarians' Day.
The celebration happened at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, the university's library.
It remembers Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, a famous expert known as the Father of Library Science in India.
Important leaders came to the event, including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. J. Anuradha, and the Finance Officer, Dr. B. Srinivas.
They also announced a big international meeting about libraries called FLARE 2027, which will take place in January 2027.
During the event, they launched the website, brochures and posters for that meeting.
Students who used the library the most received special awards.
Everyone talked about how libraries are changing in the digital age but still remain very important places for reading and learning.
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Library at the University of Hyderabad celebrated the 134th National Librarians' Day on Wednesday.
The event featured the curtain raiser for the 72nd Indian Library Association International Conference FLARE 2027, scheduled for 7-9 January 2027.
Prof. J. Anuradha, Vice-Chancellor (I/c), was the Chief Guest, with Dr. B. Srinivas, Finance Officer, as Guest of Honour.
The celebration honoured Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, Father of Library Science in India, and presented Best Library Users Awards to students.
The official FLARE 2027 website, brochures and posters were launched, formally initiating conference promotional activities.
- Who
- Prof. J. Anuradha, Vice-Chancellor (I/c), Dr. B. Srinivas, Finance Officer, and Dr. O. Sivasankar Prasad, University Librarian (I/c), along with students and staff of the University of Hyderabad.
- What
- Celebrated the 134th National Librarians' Day and launched the curtain raiser for the 72nd ILA International Conference FLARE 2027.
- When
- On Wednesday; the specific date was not stated. FLARE 2027 is scheduled for 7-9 January 2027.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To recognise the vital role of librarians in education and research, honour Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, reward outstanding library use by students, and promote the FLARE 2027 conference.
- Event
- 134th National Librarians' Day
- Organiser
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad
- Chief Guest
- Prof. J. Anuradha, Vice-Chancellor (I/c)
- Guest of Honour
- Dr. B. Srinivas, Finance Officer
- Programme Convenor
- Dr. O. Sivasankar Prasad, University Librarian (I/c)
- FLARE 2027 Conference
- 72nd Indian Library Association International Conference, 7-9 January 2027
- Honouree
- Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, Father of Library Science in India
- Awards Presented
- Best Library Users Awards
