Library
The library is the nucleus of a college. It is one of the academic support facilities is an essential part of any higher Educational Institution. It occupies a prominent position in the college as it serves two complementary purposes, to support the curriculum and to support the further learning of the faculty, and students of the college.
Objectives of Library:
- To acquire, organize, and update the library collection of learning resources to support the teaching-learning process.
- To encourage students to read beyond the requirements of the curriculum.
- To work with faculty in integrating information sources and the use of technology in learning.
- To equip the students and teachers with effective use of learning resources.
- Gives students a wider and deeper understanding of the universe of knowledge.
In order to cater to these objectives, the College constituted the library Advisory committee that shall review the status of the library in terms of the availability of books and other resources from time to time, and work out the modalities for the acquisition of books and any other improvement of the library. For the smooth functioning of the library policy, the committee further created the rules and regulations of the library.
LIBRARY USES POLICY (RULES & REGULATIONS)
- Strict silence, decorum, and discipline must be maintained in the library.
- Use of mobile phones is prohibited on the library premises. Students can use mobile for academic purposes only.
- Every member must sign the register available at the entrance.
- Students have to bear an identity card & library card for entering the library.
- All students should compulsorily sign the Library Attendance Register/Student’s Library logbook upon entry.
- Books will be issued to only individuals and not to groups or areas.
- Each student of UG can borrow only two books at a time. The books borrowed from the library may be retained for a period exceeding 14 days.
- A fine of Rs.1/- per day will be charged for each book kept beyond for the first 07 days and beyond 07 days; Rs 5/- per day will be charged.
- Books once issued, should not be brought inside unless it is to be returned.
- Books lost, defaced, or turned in any way will have to be replaced by the borrower.
- Students cannot borrow any book on other student’s card.
- Users should not deface, cut, mutilate, or damage Library Materials (including documents) in any form. If found guilty, the user will be charged double the cost of that particular material.
- Eatables/bags/personal books or journals in the library will not be allowed.
- The library card is not transferable and its loss must immediately be reported to the library. Users will be held responsible for misuse of his/her library will not be allowed.
- In case a student loses his/her library card has to inform the Librarian. A duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs.100/- and submit one passport-size photo.
- For misplaced, unpriced, gratis publications, a rate as approved by the Library Committee will be applicable.
- Journals (unbound issues)/ Reference Books/ Reports will not be issued from the library.
FUNCTIONS:
- Make available to the students, books and allied reading material relevant to the courses offered in the college.
- Make available the books and documents required by faculty members in preparation for their instructional courses.
- Provides supplementary books and reading material to help study and teach at the college.
- Provides a comprehensive selection of authoritative books and documents needed by the faculty members to pursue their research programs.
- Promotes the proper use of the reading materials available in the stock; and trains the students in making use of the library properly and derive full advantages out of it, integrating the library with the educational courses.
- To assist the parent institution in fulfilling its educational objectives.
- To provide the latest collection of textbooks, course-related materials, and journals on print and electronic media.
- To maintain a good collection of reference books, magazines, newspapers, and internet facilities to provide wider access to information beyond the prescribed syllabi.
- To provide career guidance to students and make them useful citizens of the society.
LIBRARY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES:
On working days from 09.00 AM to 05.00 PM
During Examination days 09.00 AM to 05.00 PM
During Vacation 08.00 AM to 12.00 NOON
USER ORIENTATION
The library conducts orientation Programs for new users. It is to enable them to use library resources effectively.
