Library

ABOUT LIBRARY:-

Central Library, this is one of the Central Library, this is one of the central support services of our College. It is a hub of knowledge with an enviable collection of Books, Print Journals, Periodicals, e-Journals, online/offline e-Books, Question Papers and Syllabus, CD-ROM, DVD’s, books in Braille etc. which spreads fragrance of knowledge. The library is automated using KOHA Library Information Management Software and developed in-house Institutional Repository (Digital Library) using DSpace Software to provide e-content to the user community. Automated users entry (in-out) System also developed by the library for tracking usages of the users.

MISSION & OBJECTIVE:-

• To provide the every possible latest information to the user in his/her field of specialization.
• Updating library with new arrivals to cater the need of curriculum, teaching, learning and research.
• Recognize and meet the changing expectation of users.
• To assist the users in making proper use of library resources and services.
• To provide effective and efficient services to users.

LIBRARY TIMING:-

Library & Reading Room: 08.00 a.m. To 6.00 p.m

Circulation Desk: 10.00 a.m. To 05.00 p.m.

DISTINCT FEATURES:-

• DSpace Institutional Repository to provide E-content.
• Automated Users In-Out entry for tracking the usage.
• Remote access to E-resources.
• Automated library using KOHA ILMS.
• Using Barcode Technology
• Online access to e-Journals & e-books by N-LIST
• Membership of Developing Library Network (DELNET)
• Inter Library Loan
• Document Delivery Service
• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
• Book Exhibitions
• Multimedia Facility:  CD / DVD / Audio & Video etc
• Comfortable Reading Room
• Home lending Facility
• Open Access System
• Photocopying facility
• Newspaper Clipping
• Reference and Referral Service
• Using email facility to communicate users
• Departmental Library access
• CCTV Camera surveillance
• QR Code service of various useful links
• Tie-ups with Jaykar KRC, SPPU Pune.

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP

• Every year library issued PVC Identity Cards to the student using barcode. Through this card student can borrow the books for reading room. Library membership cards are also provided to facilitate the home lending facility.
• All staff appointed is member of library.
• Associate membership is also given to the staff of sister’s institutions of the campus.

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

LIBRARY STAFF:

SUBSCRIBED JOURNALS & MAGAZINES

GENERAL RULES OF LIBRARY:

• Every student should carry identity card always in library and should produce it on demand.
• Every student is required to enter his/her name in library entry register at the entrance of the library.
• All students will be issued 1 text book, 1 reference book at a time for 7 days on borrower’s card and 1 book in reading room for a day on identity card. Students are required to get membership of library to avail this facility.
• Books will not be renewed which are on demand.
• Smoking, spiting, eating are strictly prohibited in the library premises.
• Please maintain silence in the library.
• Keep your mobile switch off.
• The library material included books, magazines, journals, CD’s, PC’s and equipment should be handled with almost care. If above rules not followed penalty will be imposed.
• The library reserves the right to search any personal item and does not accept liability for loss or damage to them.
• Users / readers belongings should be kept on the rack.
• Students / readers shall not write on or damage the book and journals. Before leaving the counter borrower must satisfy himself / herself that the book sent is in good condition and if not must immediately bring the matter to the notice of the concerned staff, he/she is required to replace such damaged or lost book by new copy.  In case this is not possible due to such book being out of print the member will be required to pay the prevailing cost of the book with additional change as determined by the librarian subject to a maximum of 100% of the prevailing cost of the book.
• The date on which the book must be returned is stamped on the slip affixed to the book and student delaying the return is fined as per the rules of library committee.
• Students must inspect the book at the time of borrowing and make sure that they are complete and undamaged.  At the time of issue if any damage is noticed, a student should inform the library staff.  Any damage detected at the time of return of the book will be the responsibility of the student and will have to pay the penalty as well as the appropriate cost of the book or replace the book.
• In case the identity card/borrower’s card is lost, kindly inform to the librarian immediately to prevent its misuse.
• Users must submit identity card/borrower’s card to library at the time of no dues.
• Users are requested to have a cordial relationship with library staff.