Mangalore Diocese News

Research is the Heartbeat of Academic Growth - Sr Dr Venissa A.C.

Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 1 : St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, celebrated Librarians’ Day on 21 August 2025 in honor of Padmashree Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India. The programme featured a symposium titled “Cite Right, Review Smart: Symposium on Research Tools”, focusing on empowering researchers with digital tools and best practices in literature review and citation management.

The event was presided over by Sr Dr Venissa A.C., Principal, who underscored the centrality of research to campus life. She remarked, “Research is the heartbeat of academic growth. Proper citation ensures academic integrity, and ‘reviewing smart’—through systematic searching—makes one's research more impactful.” She also affirmed the college’s commitment to strengthening research mentoring.

Three enriching sessions were delivered by the distinguished resource persons:

• Dr. Supritha Shetty, Librarian, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte, on “Digital Research Matrix for Systematic Literature Review”
• Dr. Mamatha Pramod Kumar, Assistant Professor, Dept of the Library and Information Centre, Yenepoya Deemed to be University, on “Systematic Literature Review Made Simple”
• Dr. Janet Dorothy Lobo, Librarian, Chief Librarian, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, on “Smart Referencing Software for Systematic Literature Review”

A prize distribution ceremony was held to recognize the winners of the Book Review Video Competition.
In the postgraduate category, Ms. Deepthi B (I M.A. English) and Ms. Naksha (II M.Sc. Psychology) won the First Prize, Mr. Ahsayad (II M.Sc. Big Data Analytics) won the Second Prize and Ms. Pooja S.S. (I MBA) won with the Third Prize.
In the undergraduate category, Ms. J.V. Jaffrin (II B.A.) won the First Prize, Ms. Mahima Sharon (III B.Sc.) won the Second Prize. The Third Prize was shared by Ms. C.T. Dejamma (III B.Com.) and Ms. Sushmitha (I BCA). 15 participants were acknowledged with consolation prizes.

Dr Vishala B.K., Chief Librarian, welcomed the gathering, and Mr. Avil Dsouza, Librarian, proposed a Vote of Thanks.
Sr Carmel Rita A.C., Administrator, and Sr Dr Vinora A.C., Coordinator, P.G. Study Centre, were present.

Ms. Ananya Madhu, III B.Com., the college student President and Jobi Thomas John, II year MSc Psychology student, compered the programme, Ms. Deepthi and her team from the PG department led the prayer session.