Day 1 – Vision & Foundations
Theme: The Future‑Ready Library
09:30–10:30 – Inaugural Keynote: NEP 2020, KVS Vision, and Library Transformation
10:30–11:30 – Workshop: Drafting Library Vision aligned with school mission
11:30–12:30 – Session: SOPs for Librarians (cataloguing shortcuts, workload management without assistants)
01:30–02:30 – Activity: Create a “Library Vision Statement”
02:30–03:30 – Panel: Challenges & Solutions in Single‑Staff Libraries
Day 2 – Innovation in Resources & Technology
Theme: Digital Integration & Multilingual Access
09:30–10:30 – Session: Bhasha Sangam Programme – promoting multilingual books for primary & secondary students
10:30–11:30 – Hands‑on: Building bilingual & multilingual catalogues (Hindi, English + regional languages)
11:30–12:30 – Workshop: Flashcards for literacy – printed & digital (quiz, vocabulary, author facts)
01:30–02:30 – Training: Optimisation of eG4.0 Digital Library Platform (cataloguing, search, analytics)
02:30–03:30 – Activity: Create a prototype multilingual catalogue with flashcard integration
Day 3 – Strategy for Engagement
Theme: Building Reading Culture
09:30–10:30 – Session: Storytelling, Book Clubs, Peer Recommendations
10:30–11:30 – Workshop: Blogs & Digital Outreach – librarians as facilitators of student blogs to increase reading habits
11:30–12:30 – Activity: Draft a “Reading Habits Growth Plan” using blogs + flashcards
01:30–02:30 – Case Study: Successful KVS Reading Campaigns
02:30–03:30 – Group Work: Design a “Student‑Led Reading Campaign”
Day 4 – Impact Measurement & Best Practices
Theme: Evidence of Learning
09:30–10:30 – Session: Tools for tracking reading habits (digital logs, flashcard usage, blog analytics)
10:30–11:30 – Workshop: SOPs for workload reduction – automated registers, QR codes, digital issue logs
11:30–12:30 – Case Studies: Best practices from CBSE/KVS libraries
01:30–02:30 – Activity: Draft impact indicators (student participation, multilingual reading, digital engagement)
02:30–03:30 – Panel: Sharing success stories
Day 5 – Leadership & Community Outreach
Theme: Librarian as Educator & Curator
09:30–10:30 – Session: Librarians as facilitators of life skills, cultural awareness, and environmental concern
10:30–11:30 – Workshop: Community Outreach – multilingual book fairs, parent engagement, Bhasha Sangam activities
11:30–12:30 – Activity: Design a “Community Library Outreach Plan”
01:30–02:30 – Panel: Collaboration with teachers, parents, and local community
02:30–03:30 – Closing: Drafting SOPs for sustainable library management
🎯 Expected Outcomes
Vision statements for each KVS library
Multilingual catalogues aligned with Bhasha Sangam
Flashcards (printed & digital) for literacy and engagement
Optimised use of eG4.0 Digital Library Platform
Student blogs to foster reading habits
SOPs to ease librarian workload in single‑staff libraries
Outreach strategies connecting school libraries with communities
Receive Books – Verify delivery against purchase order.
Assign Accession Number – Use a pre‑printed accession register or eG4.0 digital entry.
Classify – Apply DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) or CBSE/KVS guidelines.
Enter Metadata – Title, author, publisher, language, ISBN, cost.
Tag Language – Mark Hindi/English/Regional (Bhasha Sangam) for easy retrieval.
Label & Stamp – School stamp + barcode/QR code for digital tracking.
Update Catalogue – Enter into eG4.0 platform and physical register simultaneously.
2. Issuing & Returning Workflow
Student Entry – Maintain class‑wise issue register or digital login.
Scan Book – Use QR/barcode scanner linked to eG4.0.
Record Transaction – Auto‑update student record in eG4.0; manual backup in register.
Set Due Date – Standard 7–14 days; auto reminders via eG4.0.
Return Process – Scan book → mark returned → auto‑update availability.
Overdue Handling – Generate weekly overdue list; send reminders via class teachers.
3. Digital Tracking Workflow
Daily Log – Record number of visitors, books issued/returned.
Flashcard Usage – Track printed/digital flashcards used in class/library.
Blog Engagement – Monitor student posts/comments on reading blogs.
Analytics – Use eG4.0 dashboard for book circulation, popular titles, language preference.
Monthly Report – Generate automated report (circulation, engagement, multilingual usage).
4. Flashcards Workflow (Printed & Digital)
Design Flashcards – Vocabulary, author facts, book themes.
Print & Laminate – For classroom/library use.
Digital Upload – Create sets in eG4.0 or Google Forms/Quiz apps.
Circulate – Assign flashcards to classes; rotate weekly.
Track Usage – Maintain log of flashcard activities.
5. Blog & Reading Habits Workflow
Create Blog Platform – Use free tools (WordPress, Blogger, Google Sites).
Student Access – Assign login or moderated posting rights.
Weekly Prompts – “Book of the Week”, “Author Spotlight”, “My Reading Journey”.
Moderation – Librarian reviews posts for accuracy & appropriateness.
Engagement Tracking – Count posts, comments, shares; integrate into monthly report.
6. SOPs for Workload Reduction (Single‑Staff Libraries)
Batch Processing – Enter books in bulk into eG4.0 instead of one‑by‑one.
QR/Barcode Automation – Use scanners for issue/return to avoid manual registers.
Student Volunteers – Appoint “Library Monitors” for shelving, flashcard distribution.
Digital Notices – Use WhatsApp groups/Google Classroom for reminders instead of paper.
Monthly Templates – Pre‑designed formats for reports, notices, and catalogues.
Time Blocking – Fix daily slots (e.g., 30 mins morning for cataloguing, 1 hr afternoon for circulation).
