A Walk Through Knowledge-Visit to library

                                    A Walk Through Knowledge-Visit to library

On the 16th  of May, we had an enriching and insightful library tour that introduced us to the various resources available for history education. The tour helped us understand how to use the library effectively, especially for finding rare and valuable books.

We were shown some rare books such as Diary of WW1, the Tibetan Dictionary, and Diglo Khentsho Rinpoche Volume i and ii. These books are not easily available online, which makes the library a precious place for accessing such materials. We also came across the Time Atlas of World History, an important atlas that visually explains historical timelines and global events. We were also introduced to Almanacs.

The librarian explained that mostly circulated books are kept in one section, while rarer and reference-only materials have separate spaces. We also learned about the borrowing time for certain books, which is usually 3 to 4 days for rare ones.

Importantly, we were introduced to the classification system used in the library, based on Dewey Decimal numbers. This helps us locate books easily. For example for example, (900) for general history and( 954.98) for Bhutanese history, Biographies (920) and so on.

To sum up the library tour was meaningful experience , I now feel more confident and motivated to explore the library both for academic and personal growth. Lastly I would like to thank  our module tutor Mr. Sangay Phuntsho and librarian Mr. Sangay Dawa for the helpful tour. Your guidance made it easier for us to explore and understand the library's resources.

Written by Choden Tamang