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Thursday, 18 December 2025

6-Week Library Activity Schedule for Students

MAKERS SPACE ACTIVITIES 

 Week 1: Library Orientation & Book Basics

·                  Tour of the library and introduction to library rules

·                  Understanding parts of a book

·                  How to read a book effectively

·                  Start Student Library Log Book entries

·                  Activity: Make a bookmark

Week 2: Print Media Exploration

·                  Learn parts of a magazine and a newspaper

·                  Difference between book vs magazine vs newspaper

·                  Format for book and magazine reviews

·                  Activity: Write a book review and create a magazine review collage

Week 3: Storytelling & Creative Writing

·                  Introduce Suno Kahani – Buni Kahani (listen and create stories)

·                  Explore Kahani Patr and Bano Patr – Kaho Shastr (Chanakya)

·                  Activity: Write your own story letter or wisdom note

·                  Display student work on a story wall

Week 4: Digital Literacy Week

·                  Introduction to digital resources: e-books, e-magazines, e-newspapers

·                  Explore types of e-books and digital library tools

·                  Demo: Eg 4.0 mobile app and OPAC search

·                  Activity: Compare book vs e-book in a chart

Week 5: Hands-on Publishing Projects

·                  How to make a book jacket and bind a book

·                  Create a table calendar with literary quotes

·                  Activity: Make a class magazine with student articles and poems

Week 6: School News & Digital Showcase

·                  How to make a school newspaper

·                  Explore blogs and YouTube for book trailers and storytelling

·                  Activity: Publish a student blog post or record a book talk video

·                  Celebrate with a Library Exhibition Day

Monday, 8 December 2025

PMS SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya OCF Sector 29B, Chandigarh

Library & Information Centre

The PMS SHRI KV OCF Sector 29B Chandigarh library is a modern, resource-rich learning hub with nearly 12,000 plus books, strong digital infrastructure, active reader clubs, ambitious reading targets, and innovative NEP 2020-aligned projects. Serving over 1,500 users, it blends traditional resources with digital platforms, fostering reading culture, career guidance, and holistic student development.

  • Access System: Open access, DDC subject-wise.
  • Books: 5,984 (Accn. no. 12084; 5,999 written off).
  • E-books: Free, online.
  • Magazines: 26 Titles &50 copies per month
  • Digital Magazines (@ Edzter): Paid subscription planned for 2026–27.
  • Computers: 7 (PM SHRI provision).
  • Printers: 1 Xerox/Printer, 1 barcode printer (TVS 44BU).
  • Reading Room: 1.
  • Furniture: 21 stacks, 2 magazine racks, 6 student tables (under renovation), 3 teacher tables, 55–60 cushioned chairs.

๐ŸŒŸ Extension Services

  • Services: OPAC, E-LIB, Blogs, Class Libraries.
  • Junior Library Resource Room: 1.
  • Class Libraries: 15 (Classes I–V).
  • Reading Corners: 2 (Reception & Primary Resource Room).
  • Gratis Book Bank (Pustakouphar): 200+ books.

๐Ÿ“– Reader’s Clubs

  • School Reader’s Club: 5 book clubs.
  • Specialized Book Clubs:
    • Artists (VI ACB)
    • Leaders (VII ABC)
    • Sports (VIII ABC)
    • Authors (IX ABC)
    • Scientists (XI ABC)

๐ŸŽฏ Reading Targets

  • Books: 20 per student per year.
  • Magazines: 60 per student per year.

๐Ÿ“ Activities & Programmes

  • Creative Projects: Book reviews, bookmarks, book jackets, table calendars, class magazines, career monograms, newspaper clippings.
  • Talks & Reviews: Book talks, magazine talks/reviews, flash cards, storytelling (Suno Kahani, Buno Kahani).
  • Exhibitions: 3–4 annually (e.g., Hindi Pakhwada Book Exhibition 2025).
  • Visits: Community library visits (State Library, Chandigarh-34).
  • Feedback: Annual learning feedback (Classes VI–XII).
  • Skill Development: LSRW1 (VI–VIII), LSRW2 (IX–XII).
  • Career Guidance: Stream selection (IX–X), personality development blogs.
  • Digital Safety: Workshops/seminars (VI–XII).
  • Google Quizzes: Thematic (Foundation Day, Freedom, Vivekananda, Sports, Authors, Scientists, Artists, Health Day).
  • Also, as per KVS HQ Guidelines

๐Ÿ’ป Digital Library & ICT

  • High-End PCs: 9 with Wi-Fi & broadband.
  • EG 4.0 LMS & Mobile App: Available to all members.
  • EG 4.0 Digital Resources: Cloud-based OPAC, digital magazines, blogs.
  • Mentorship: Class-wise digital magazine mentors.

๐Ÿ“ก Outreach & Communication

  • Blogs: 2 (Library Blog for KVS students).
  • YouTube Channel: @VICKAS42.
  • WhatsApp Groups: 21 (Career Guidance, KV Library Teachers, Class Groups VI–XII).
  • Student Library Diary: For VI, IX, XI.
  • Orientation Programme: Annual (April, Classes VI–XII).

๐Ÿซ Administration & Events

  • Routine Work:  Circulation, Acquisition, Reference Services, Stock verification (March) etc.
  • Exhibitions (6 annually):
    1. Copyright Day (April, Authors Club)
    2. Freedom Struggle (Aug, Leaders Club)
    3. Hindi–Sanskrit Sahitya (Sep, All Clubs)
    4. Culture & Festivals (Oct, Sports Club)
    5. Bal Divas (Nov, Artists Club)
    6. Reference Books (Dec, Scientists Club)
  • Pustakouphar (April): 1,252 books distributed (Classes VI–XII).

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Users & Circulation

  • Total Users: 1,501 (1,453 students + teachers).
  • Book Issue Data: As on 30 Sep 2025
    • Students: 1,009
    • Teachers: 73
    • Class Libraries: 1,040
    • Magazines included
    • Total Issues: 2,122

๐Ÿš€ Innovative Projects

  1. Blog for KVS Students:.
  2. Skill House - Makers Space: Hands-on learning (NEP 2020).
  3. Bhasha Sangam Corner: Reading promotion.
  4. P-Waves Blog: Student engagement.
  5. Reading Promotion initiatives.


                                   


Friday, 7 November 2025

Innovation Corners & Makerspaces-1

 Creative zones and hands-on learning in libraries 

 

"Innovation Corners & Makerspaces:

Creative Zones for Library Learning"

1. Introduction & Inspiration 

Theme: Libraries as Creative Hubs: Is it possible?

TLO: School Libraries can help students learn 

    • FLN at the foundational/ preparatory level
    • Comprehension at the middle level 
    • Understanding of a Mature Writer/Author/ Editor/Publisher at Secondary level 



  • Icebreaker: “What’s the most creative thing your library has hosted?”

  • Presentation: Libraries as makerspaces and storytelling zones

  • Showcase: Creative zones in action (photos/videos)

  • Discussion: Why hands-on and voice-based learning matter


 


  • 2. Hands-On Creativity:  Section 1

Theme: Traditional Meets Tangible: 

TLO: Introduction to skills revolving around Books/ Information/ generation to consumption with its economics.

Do what you have been doing differently, with skill development in mind, as per the class/ age group, preferably classes v-viii.

  • Activity
  • Description
  • ๐Ÿ“– Book Binding
  • ๐Ÿ–‹️ Book Publishing
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ Magazine Compilation
  • ✂️ Clipping Collections
  • ๐Ÿ“Ž Bookmark Making
  • Personalized, artistic bookmarks
  • ๐Ÿงฅ Book Jackets
  • Illustrated covers with blurbs
  • ๐Ÿ“ข Info Bulletins
  • Reading lists, library news
  • ๐Ÿƒ Leaflets & Flyers
  • School event announcements

  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ School Newspaper

  • ๐Ÿ“– Book Exhibitions 
  



3. Voice & Expression Zone : Section 2

Theme: Amplifying Student Voices.

TLO: If The Most used commodity by this era is multimedia, Voice? Audio is an indispensable part of it.

Introduce activities that build confidence, creativity, and communication: Class Group IX-XII

  • Activity
  • Description
  • ๐ŸŽค Storytelling Circles
  • Students narrate folk tales, personal stories, or book-inspired fiction, 
  • Meet the authors, Poets, writers, and publishers.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ️ Poetry Recitals
  • Original or classic poems performed aloud
  • ✍️ Poem Writing
  • Guided workshops on rhythm, imagery, and emotion
  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ E-School Newspaper
  • Student-led reporting, editing, and publishing
  • ๐ŸŽ™️ Audio Bulletin
  • Record and share library news or book reviews as podcasts
  • ๐Ÿ“š Read-Aloud Clubs
  • Dramatic reading sessions to build fluency and expression
  • ๐ŸŽญ Voice Acting
  • Role-play characters from books or scripts

  • ๐ŸŽญ Career Guidance 

Digital Tools to Support Voice Skills:    

Best AI Tools to Try in 2026 - Your Voice Matters | Educraft

  • Tool
  • Use Case
  • Record and edit student voice projects
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Anchor
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ️ Flipgrid
  • Video responses and storytelling
  • ๐Ÿง  VoiceThread
  • Multimedia presentations with narration
  • ๐Ÿ“š StoryCorps DIY
  • Oral history recording and sharing.

4. Primary Sections and Library : Section 3




   5. Platform to showcase and exhibit your efforts: Section 4

      • EG 4.0, Digital Library /Internet Resources 
      • BLOG
      • YouTube
      • X
      • Instagram 
      • Any Other
  • 6. Wrap up with a 

      • Q & A
      • Idea sharing
      • Resource handout with links
      • Templates
      • Activity guides: 
  • 1. Align Your Library ALAP 100 % with the school calendar.

  • 2. There can be numerous other tools: Teach what you are good at and what infrastructure at the local level supports your library and students, like in your school/region.     

  • 3. Collaborate and select students for the library award and rewards from activities conducted by the school, such as 

  •  

  • CCA
    Bhasha Sangam 
    Vidyalaya Patrika 
    Hindi Pakhwara........ 

     


Thursday, 30 October 2025

ANNUAL INSPECTION 2025-26

 


ANNUAL INSPECTION 2025-26


INSPECTION TEAM 

-

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER 


DIGITAL MAGAZINE BY SCHOOL 


WELCOME TO LIBRARY 
&
 INTRODUCTION WITH AC SIR 


LIBRARY RECORDS 



EG 4.0




INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS IN THE LIBRARY 

WHAT IS AN E-BOOK? 


BEST READER BADGES


LADY BIRD 


ENCYCLOPEDEAS/ CDs

HARRY POTTER 


NEP & SDG

 CAREER CORNER 


PARTS OF BOOK TYPES OF BOOK 


BOOK ISSUE COUNTER &


MAGAZINES 


IKIGAI - BOOK REVIEW BY STUDENT 



 INNOVATION MAGAZINE HOLDERS 


BOOK CLUB ACTIVITIES - BOOKLET 


BOOK JACKET


 BOOK CLUB - BOOK REVIEW


SLOGANS 


READING AREA 





PM SHRI COMPUTERS 



SCHOOL LEADER WITH HIS TEAM 
JOB VERY WELL DONE!