LIBRARY
The College Library of is a well-developed knowledge resource center that supports academic excellence, research, and professional growth. The library building was constructed in 2016 under the RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) infrastructure grant, providing a modern and comfortable environment for learning.
The library has a seating capacity of approximately 80 students and is equipped with proper lighting, ventilation, and comfortable furniture to ensure a conducive reading atmosphere.
Library Collection:
The library is rich in academic resources with a collection of over 33,000 books, including:
- Around 6000 reference books
- Journals, magazines, and newspapers
- Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and educational surveys
- Approximately 885 dissertations
Additionally, the library subscribes to 17 magazines, 8 newspapers, and multiple research journals to keep students and faculty updated with current knowledge.
Digital and E-Resources:
The library provides access to a wide range of digital resources through INFLIBNET-NLIST, which includes:
- More than 6000 e-journals
- Around 1,99,500 e-books via N-LIST
- Over 6,00,000 e-books through the National Digital Library (NDL)
The N-LIST programme is funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE) under the e-ShodhSindhu Consortium. The library also offers Wi-Fi and internet facilities for seamless access to digital content.
Infrastructure and Facilities:
- 2 computers for student and staff use
- Printer with scanner
- Photostat (xerox) machine
- Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Book bank facility for students
Library Management and Services:
The Library Committee, in coordination with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), regularly reviews and updates library resources to ensure their relevance and adequacy.
The committee undertakes the following responsibilities:
- Formulating book procurement and distribution policies
- Most of the books are entered on Koha Software.
- Students have access to scholarly contents
- One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is shared with students to ensure proper access to global knowledge to strengthen research output
- Updating and expanding library resources
- Recommending software and service upgrades
- Improving user services based on feedback, including suggestions from student representatives
Usage and Membership:
Library visits are encouraged and made essential for students to familiarize them with available resources. All students, faculty, and staff are eligible for membership upon registration.
- Students can borrow books for up to 14 days
- Faculty members can retain books for up to a semester
Books are systematically arranged, regularly maintained, and periodically bound. Proper pest control measures are also undertaken to preserve library materials.