Annual Book Fair 2025
Objective:
The Annual Book Fair 2025 aimed to promote a culture of reading and facilitate access to a diverse range of academic and general reading materials by bringing reputed publishers and vendors directly to the university campus.
Inauguration Ceremony:
The event was formally inaugurated on 5th May 2025 at 10:00 AM by:
- Fr. Dr. Lijo Thomas, Dean & Director
- Fr. Justin P. Varghese, Academic Coordinator
- Heads of Various Departments
Each vendor presented a book as a token of appreciation to Fr. Dr. Lijo Thomas. In turn, the university felicitated all vendors and publishers with mementos and gifts, recognizing their contributions to the success of the event.
Participation:
The fair hosted participation from six reputed publishers and vendors, who showcased books across a variety of genres and disciplines:
Participated Publishers and Vendors:
- M/S Varma Books, ABC Pune
- M/S The Word Book Shop, Camp Pune
- M/S M&J Books, Mumbai
- M/S Bombay Books, Mumbai
- M/S Taxmann Publications, Pune
- M/S Himalaya Publishing House, Pune
Around 20 guests, including vendors and representatives, were provided with on-campus accommodation and hospitality. Six guests arrived a day early on the 5th of May 2025, with arrangements made from 10.00 am through the evening of the 6th of May 2025.
They displayed books on:
- Law and Legal Studies
- Management and Finance
- Science and Technology
- Literature and Languages
- General Reading and Self-help
Audience Engagement:
The book fair attracted enthusiastic participation from faculty, researchers, and students across all departments. Visitors explored a wide selection of academic, literary, and self-help books, engaging directly with publishers for inquiries, book suggestions, and purchases at discounted prices.
Key Highlights:
- Books were displayed in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
- Both curriculum-relevant and general interest books were showcased.
- A large number of faculty and students purchased books and suggested new titles for the library’s collection.
- Student volunteers played a crucial role in event coordination and hospitality.
- A Feedback and Suggestion Corner helped gather reader preferences and suggestions.
- Students from Lavasa Public School visited and made purchases.
- The Library’s book donation initiative for Lavasa Public School received positive support.
- Local Lavasa residents also attended and bought books.
- Books were displayed at Central Block on 5th May and Management Block on 6th May, ensuring better reach across the campus.
- More than 7000 books were displayed in the Book Fair.
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