About Department

The Central Library is the knowledge and learning hub of the institution, committed to supporting teaching, learning, research, innovation, and lifelong learning. It provides students, faculty, researchers, and staff with a conducive academic environment through a rich collection of print and digital resources. Housed in a dedicated building with modern infrastructure, the library offers an extensive collection of books, journals, reference materials, magazines, newspapers, and e-resources to support the curriculum and research activities. A well-equipped Digital Library with high-speed internet provides access to leading online learning platforms, scholarly databases, and national and international digital resources. The library is fully automated with an integrated Library Management System, ensuring efficient cataloguing, circulation, and access to information. By continuously enriching its collections and adopting modern technologies, the Central Library serves as a vibrant academic resource centre that promotes knowledge creation, innovation, and lifelong learning. Library Infrastructure • Total Carpet Area: 430 sq. m • Reading Area: 260 sq. m • Seating Capacity: 160 users o Ground Floor: 24 o First Floor: 112 o Second Floor (Open Terrace): 24 Floor-wise Facilities Ground Floor • Book Circulation Section • Digital Library (16 Computer Systems) • Newspapers • Back Volumes of Journals • Reprography Section First Floor • Reference Book Section • Current Print Journals • Spacious Reading Hall Second Floor • Open Terrace Reading Area

Library at a Glance

Collections

Digital Library

E-Resources

Library Services

Rules & Regulations:

Rules & Regulations

To maintain a peaceful, disciplined, and academically enriching environment, all library users are requested to comply with the following rules and regulations:

• Maintain Silence: Absolute silence shall be maintained within the library premises to ensure a conducive atmosphere for study and research.
• Valid Identity Card: Every student, faculty member, and staff member must carry a valid College Identity Card while using the library. The ID card should be produced whenever requested by the library staff.
• Library Entry: All users must scan their College ID card at the library entrance and record their Name, Roll Number, Department, and Entry Time in the library attendance register before accessing the library facilities.
• Care of Library Resources: Books, journals, magazines, and other library materials should be handled with utmost care. Writing, underlining, highlighting, folding pages, or causing any damage to library resources is strictly prohibited.
• Book Handling: Members are requested not to re-shelve books or periodicals after use. Kindly leave them on the designated tables or book trolley for proper arrangement by the library staff.
• Mobile Phone Usage: Mobile phones must be kept in silent mode inside the library. Making or receiving calls and engaging in loud conversations are strictly prohibited.
• Internet & Digital Library Usage: Internet and Digital Library facilities are provided exclusively for academic, research, and learning purposes. Users are permitted to access the internet for up to one hour, subject to availability. Misuse of internet facilities will attract a penalty of ₹50 and may lead to suspension of access.
• Responsibility for Loss or Damage: Members shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused to library books, furniture, computers, or any other library property. Appropriate replacement charges or penalties will be imposed as per library rules.
• Unauthorized Removal of Library Materials: Tearing pages, mutilating books, or removing library materials without proper issue through the circulation system is a serious offence. Such violations will result in suspension of library privileges and disciplinary action by the institution.
• Personal Belongings: Personal books, printed materials, bags, and other belongings may be brought into the library only as permitted by the library staff. Users are requested to cooperate with the library personnel during security checks while entering or leaving the library.
• Borrowing and Return: Books shall be borrowed and returned only through the prescribed library circulation procedure. Members are responsible for returning borrowed books on or before the due date.
• Compliance with Rules: Any violation of the library rules and regulations may result in suspension or cancellation of library membership and other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the institution.

Library Committee

Functions

Functions of the Library Committee

1. The Library Committee is responsible for the effective administration, development, and maintenance of the Central Library.
2. The Convener shall administer the library budget and grants in consultation with the Library Committee to ensure optimum utilization of resources.
3. The Committee, in consultation with the Principal, shall allocate library funds to various academic departments for the procurement of books, journals, and other learning resources.
4. The Committee shall formulate and periodically review the library rules governing the issue of books, borrowing limits, loan periods, and return procedures, subject to the approval of the Principal.
5. The Committee, in consultation with the Principal, shall recommend fines and penalties for overdue books, loss, damage, mutilation, or misuse of library resources.
6. The Committee shall be accountable to the Principal for all matters relating to the planning, administration, and effective functioning of the Central Library.
7. The Committee shall ensure that all students and staff obtain library clearance by returning all borrowed library materials before the completion of their programme. No Objection Certificate (NOC) shall be issued only after verification of library dues.
8. The Committee shall recommend the purchase of books, journals, e-resources, digital learning materials, and other library resources based on academic and research requirements.
9. The Committee shall oversee the provision, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Reading Hall and other library facilities.
10. The Committee shall monitor the effective functioning of reprography services, internet connectivity, and Digital Library facilities.
11. The Committee shall review and recommend policies related to book circulation, borrowing privileges, loan periods, and issue/return procedures.
12. The Committee shall oversee the automation of library operations and encourage the adoption of modern library technologies and digital information services.

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