Library FAQ

1. How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?

The Central Library of the college contains many rare books. The Library is also regularly embellished by purchasing new books and journals. The teachers and the students make constructive use of library facilities like reading and borrowing books and journals, accessing internet etc. The college has also recently been granted the permission to avail the INFLIBNET facility so the students and teachers can access many e-books and e-journals.

2. Describe the role of Library Committee?

The composition of the sub-committee is as follows:
(a) Principal —Chairperson
(b) Librarian —Convenor
(c) Secretary, Teachers’ Council —Ex-officio member
(d) Selected Teaching Staff

The Library sub-committee subscribes to new books, journals and e-journals keeping with the demands of the research scholars in all UG departments. There are frequent meetings of the Library Sub-Committee to chalk out plans for the enhancement of the library. The purchase of books and journals is also monitored by the Library Committee and Purchase committee.

3. What are the significant changes have been brought to the Library?

1. Library automaton using the library software (SOUL 3.0)
2. Pest control and dusting is being done on regular basis.
3. Book binding for the old, rare and physically damaged books have been done.
4. Bar code printer has been installed.
5. Four Computers are now available in the library with internet and LAN facilities.
6. Reference service rendered to the students for their advanced study.
7. Referral service provided to the library users.
8. NLIST facility introduced for accessing e-journals
9. A well maintained reading room with intake capacity of 60.

4. What kind of support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college?

The Library staff offers the following support to the students and teachers of the college:

1. Borrowing and lending facility for the students and teachers.
2. Issue of books, magazines, journals and previous year question papers in the library reading room for reference works.
3. Access to internet in the library for the students and the teachers
4. The Library provides screen reading software and scanner to the visually-impaired students.