Jalandhar: Lajpat Rai Library, DAV College, Jalandhar successfully organized User Orientation Programme for the newly enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students. The programme was conducted in batches to familiarize the freshers with the library's resources, facilities, services and digital
platforms, enabling them to make the best use of the library throughout their academic journey. 

During the orientation sessions, students were introduced to the vast collection of books, reference sources, journals, newspapers, e-resources and library’s digital services. They were also acquainted with the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), book borrowing procedures, membership rules, reading hall facilities, Institutional Digital Repository (IDR), DELNET and other value-added services offered by the library. Special emphasis was laid on the ethical use of
information resources and the importance of cultivating regular reading and research habits. 

On this occasion, Principal Dr.Anoop Kumar motivated the newly admitted students by saying  them “I encourage every student to utilize this resourceful library to its fullest potential. Let the library be your companion in your journey towards academic excellence and holistic personality development”. He also appreciated the initiative of the library department in equipping freshers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively utilize the institution's academic resources.
The programme was coordinated by the Librarian Mrs. Shaveta. She, while welcoming the students, emphasized the importance of reading as a daily ritual. She highlighted that self-study; critical thinking and continuous learning are the keys to academic excellence and personal growth. The orientation concluded with an invitation to the freshers to actively participate in various reading promotion activities, book review sessions and other academic initiatives organized by Lajpat Rai Library and its Book Buddies Club throughout the year. The library staff,  Sh. Arun Prashar, Sh. Ram Chander, Smt. Shabnam Devi, Smt. Surinder
Kumari, Sh. Avinash, Sh. Rahul & Smt. Deepu expressed their commitment to provide a learner- friendly environment and quality information services to all users.