20/09/2026
The Library Committee of Sikkim Government College, Burtuk organised a one-day workshop on ONOS and Koha ILMS- the two vital digital pillars of modern higher education on 10th September 2026. The primary objective was to equip the participants with advanced e-resource tracking capabilities and digital library handling mechanism to enhance both institutional research and student mentorship.
The programme commenced with Dr. Sabita Tamang serving as the Master of Ceremonies. The session began with the formal welcoming of the invited guest, Prof (Dr) D Purohit, resource person, Dr Dina S***a, faculty members, library staff, and students.
Following the welcome, the Convener of the Library Committee, Dr Narendra Kharel delivered the opening remarks. He highlighted the purpose and significance of organising this workshop.
The Principal, Prof. (Dr) Sunita Kharel, delivered the keynote address and emphasised on the changing role of academic libraries in the digital era. She highlighted the importance of adopting modern technologies to improve the accessibility, and quality of library services. The technical session was conducted by Dr. Dina S***a. She provided an informative and interactive presentation on ONOS, focusing on wider access to scholarly information resources for students, teachers, researchers, and institutions. She also introduced KOHA, an open-source ILMS, explaining its role in automating library operations and managing resources efficiently. Participants actively interacted with the resource person and clarified their queries. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by the Librarian, Ms Lakpa Chhiki Tamang. The workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of digital information services, library automation, and modern technological applications. It reinforced the importance of technological transformation in strengthening academic library services and is expected to contribute to the continued modernisation of the library at Sikkim Government College, Burtuk.
