Library Collection
The Library stock shall be documented and published on a regular basis. The library will purchase at least 2 copies of every title of print materials for the courses taught at the college. The library also has non-print information, materials and subscribed-resources. The collection is divided into the following broad categories
General Collection.
This collection comprises of mainly text books found on the open shelves and Reserved which may be borrowed for use outside the library premises for a duration determined by the librarian according to user category.
Special Collections.
The collection includes textbooks, periodical articles, Dissertations and Thesis, magazines, newspapers. These collections are for use within the library.
Reference Collections.
Reference materials are for use within the library only. These resources are for answering user quick reference questions. They include dictionaries, encyclopaedias, Who’s who, yearbooks, almanacs, gazetteers, etc. This collection is near the Information services section and they have location symbol.
Membership
Each library user, with or without borrowing privilege, must be registered in the library before accessing the library services. The library will deny any person borrowing privileges or use of library facilities until she/he has signed a Library Registration form agreeing to abide by the set rules and regulations. A copy of these rules and regulations will be issued to each library user applicant during the registration process. The following persons are allowed to use the library:
All registered students of the college, All faculty members, Technical and other staff of the college, other persons with the special permission of the Chairman of the Library Advisory Board or the Librarian are eligible to become member of the library. The Library allows its users to borrow information resources for a specific duration dictated by the user group. Books from open shelves and Reserves are loaned out from the Circulation Desk. Audio Visuals are loaned out from the E-Resource Section. Borrowers and readers should check the condition of the book and any other item before signing it out.
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Category of User |
Maximum No. Of Books |
Loan Period |
Renewals |
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Professor |
10 |
One year |
All information materials borrowed from the library may be renewed for a further period which depends on the user category provided they have not been reserved by another user and not overdue. Some high- demand/recalled items may not be renewed. Renewal is done by physical coming with the item to the library. |
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Associate Professor |
10 |
One year |
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Assistant Professor |
10 |
One year |
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Adhoc Faculty |
05 |
One year |
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Technical Non-Teaching Staff |
02 |
One year |
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Students |
03 on Circulation + 1 Set Book Bank |
10 Days (Max 2 Renewals) One Semester |
Late Fee: Re. 1 Per Book / Day