Yesterday marked the informal end of the 4th Batch of the Diploma in Library Automation (2024–25) at the Department of Library and Information Science, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, and I’m still processing the whirlwind of emotions and memories that came with it.
This batch was something special. Not only were you all fully present and enthusiastic learners, but you were also warm, kind, and full of life. The last day was proof of that, from the surprise cake-cutting ceremony to a thoughtful feedback session, and yes… the sweet gift you gave me, a lovely watch (and if you know me, you know how much I adore wearing watches!).
These small gestures speak louder than words. They’re not just tokens, they’re memories that I’ll hold close for a very long time.
And naturally, we froze the moments, smiles, group shots, and laughter that now exist both in our hearts and in pixels.
What made this batch even more lively was the diversity it brought. There were 6 participants from Tamil Nadu out of the total 30. It was a pleasure to meet each one of you and to witness how all of you embraced every bit of the course, from Linux fundamentals to Koha, DSpace, Cloud Technology, and everything in between.
As a trainer, nothing makes me happier than knowing you’ve got everything you need for a tech-driven librarianship journey. You’ve equipped yourselves not just with tools, but with a mindset of innovation, and that’s powerful.
To each one of you: thank you.
For being learners, contributors, and most of all, wonderful human beings.
With appreciation,
Mahesh Palamuttath
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