Jahangirnagar: Several automation tools, including Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) security gates, have been installed at Jahangirnagar University’s (JU) central library to facilitate student access to knowledge and ensure book security. The tools were formally inaugurated at a ceremony titled ‘July Chronicle: Silent Reminiscence in Frame and a New Journey in JU Library Modernization’ held today at 11 am by JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, said a press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the purpose of these automation tools to ease students’ pursuit of knowledge and enhance book safety in the library. With the introduction of RFID and UHF security gates, book searching and issue kiosks, and return drop boxes, the process of entering the library, locating books, issuing, and returning them has become significantly easier.
The event was attended by Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof Dr M Mahfuzur Rahman and Pro-VC (Administration), among others. The ceremony was presided over by Acting Library In-Charge Dr Abu Sayed Md. Mostafizur Rahaman, while Deputy In-Charge of the Library Mohammad Ashraful Islam moderated the session.