LIBRARY AND KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTRE

University Education Commission (1948-49), under the chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan stressed the importance of library in higher education by stating that “Library is the heart of an Institution “. As such our college library and information center supports teaching, learning and research activities of college with access to quality information resources and services. We strive to provide concordant atmosphere that may stimulate users to exploit library resources for self-education and intellectual growth.

 Housed on the ground floor of the college building, library has reading room-cum- circulation section, reference section, main stack room and journals section. Open access to all the library resources is accorded to or entire user community to ensure maximum out reach of our vast collection.  Koha open-source integrated library system is used to automate the library functions and services.

Our college library maintains a high standard with the software Koha including circulation process. The total number of books in the library is about 3825. It, however, includes varieties of excellent books. The library contains text books on ‘Education’ as well as on other subjects, reference books (Dictionaries, Encyclopedias on different subjects, Atlas etc.) and general books. The library subscribes to varieties of Journals on Education (mainly), Science and Arts subjects. The collection also includes of Journals, Magazines, and News bulletins about employment. Apart from the borrowing facility, the library has reading room facilities also. The students are totally dependent upon the library for their requirement related to B.Ed. course. The collection is continuously reviewed and added with new books to support their needs. Internet is also accessible to the students in the library.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership

• All members of the faculty, students and administrative staff of the college are members of the library.

Working hours

9.30 to 4.30

Issue/ Return – 9.30 am 4.30

Lending of books

The members are eligible to borrow the number of books given against each category

To Keep in Mind

• Every member/ visitor has to sign in the gate register at the entrance before entering the library.
• Keeping in mind that the library is a place of individual study and research, members should maintain strict silence, proper behavior and cleanliness within the library premises.
• Misbehavior and indiscipline will lead to cancellation of membership and disciplinary action.
• Engaging in conversation/ discussion/ group study inside the reading hall is strictly prohibited.
• All personal belongings except notebooks and writing materials should be kept outside before entering the library.
• Do not replace books on the shelves – A misplaced book is a lost book.
• On no account shall a member disfigure a library book.
• A book may be recalled at any time even before the normal period of loan is not over.
• Members are entitled to borrow books on the production of borrower’s cards issued from the library.
• Students shall return the borrower’s cards at the end of the academic session.
• Readers are not allowed to borrow books on the card of another reader.
• Loss of books and borrower’s card must be reported immediately in writing to the librarian.
• Members shall replace books lost or pay the estimated cost for them as per rules from time to time.
• Duplicate borrower’s card will be issued after period at the discretion of the librarian and for each lost card member shall pay Rs. 50.00
• As per the government rules [G.O.(M.S)No-66/2003/H.Edn dt:07/06/2003] a fine of Rs. 1.00 per day will be levied for delay in returning the books.
• Absence from college will not be admitted as an excuse for delay in returning books.
• Students should satisfy themselves that the books lent to them are in good condition and if not, the fact should be brought to the notice of librarian.
• By the act of using any facility of the library, users agree to abide by the rules of the library.

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