The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur hosted library heads from all 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to mark the 25th IIM Library Consortium that began on Sep 25. Over 45 database companies are participating in this three-day Consortia Meet, which runs from September 25 to 27, 2024.
The event was graced by prominent members of the IIM Libraries Consortium and other notable dignitaries of IIM Kashipur. Distinguished guests in attendance included Prof. Madhurima Deb, Chair of the Library Committee and Assistant Professor in the Marketing Area, Prof. Rameshwar Shivadas Ture, Chairperson of OBHR, Prof. Mridul Maheshwari, Assistant Professor in the OBHR area, Prof. A.V. Raman, Professor in OBHR and the Librarian, Dr. Mohammad Asif Khan.
The event also featured a Knowledge Tree plantation ceremony, where consortium members and dignitaries participated, symbolizing IIM Kashipur’s dedication to sustainability and intellectual advancement. The consortium has its roots in the shared vision of the IIM libraries to foster resource sharing, not only through interlibrary loans but also through cooperative acquisition, processing, and distributed utilization of resources.
