Library
COLLEGE LIBRARY
The College has a full-fledged library with the necessary facilities.
The library plays a vital role in the academic growth of the students and teachers.
The college has a full-fledged library with the necessary facilities. The library plays a vital role in the academic growth of the students and teachers. We have formed a Library Advisory Committee comprising the following members.
As we know that Books are the Beacon of Life. Library is the storehouse of Knowledge. Our college library is a part of main building occupies the area of 21 sq. m. (660 Sq. feet) as its construction. The Library building is very well ventilated with adequate facilities. The library is one of the richest library in the area having around 7319 books including reference books, Encyclopaedia, Dictionaries, Biographies, and Yearbooks etc. on various subjects. The College regularly subscribes about 10 National and Regional journals, Magazines and periodicals. Library has been taken membership at INFLIBNET N-LIST for E-Resources which are available to students and faculty members.
A Reading hall is in library having the capacity of around 42 students. The library also provides a separate reference section. The reference section is enriched with a number of reference books, periodicals, journals (including National & International) and Audio Cassettes CDs etc. this particularly the teachers, graduate and post graduate students in their studies and research work and competitive exams. There is open access system for the teachers and research student, accompanies by teachers /guides.
SR. NO. | NAME | DESIGNATION | STATUS |
1 | DR. P. S. SONAWANE | PRINCIPAL | CHAIRMAN |
2 | DR. J. Z. SALUNKHE | ASSI. PROFESSOR | MEMBER |
3 | DR. S. B. SONAWANE | ASSO. PROESSOR | MEMBER |
4 | DR. SMT. V. P. PATIL | ASSO. PROFESSOR | MEMBER |
5 | SHRI. D. J. PATIL | SENI. CLERK | MEMBER |
6 | KUM. POOJA G. KHAIRNAR | STUDENT | MEMBER |
7 | SHRI. CHETAN K. SONAWANE | STUDENT | MEMBER |
8 | MR. V. Y. DESALE | LIBRARIAN | SECRETARY |
The library has collection of print resources that include text books, reference books, books for general reading, journals, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, etc. The library also has a collection of CDs and DVDs.
- Total Books – 8643
- Text books – 4750
- Reference books – 3893
- Avail Journals and periodicals – 10
- Newspapers – 04
- E journals – 6000+ Journals through N List
- E books – 164300+e-books under N List and 60000 e-books through NDL
- Videos – 3131 (e-PG pathshala, NPTEL, Swayam)
Reading Room Section
Books are issued to students for use in the reading room only. Reading rooms provide separate compartment section for each user. Students are issued a Library card called Study Room Card for using this section.
Circulation Section
Books are given for home issue for 07 days. Students are issued a Library card called Identity Card for using all section of library.
Reference Section
The Reference section of the Library includes the rich collection of reference books, which prove useful for research as it provide quick and accessible information on range of topics. These materials are usually used to find facts or provide broad overviews of topics. They should not be used a major sources for papers or other projects. Some of the most common reference material found in the reference section like Year books, Dictionaries, Hand Books for various subjects, Concise Atlas of the world, Volume of Vdnyan-Tantradnyan and Education, Lokmanya – Mahatma, Samarth Dhule Jilha and Gazettes of Bombay Presidency Khandesh District, Ahmednagar District & Dhule District etc. Encyclopaedia such as Knowledge Encyclopaedia, Sports, English Literature, Bharatdnyankosh, Marathi vishwakosh, Marathi Vandmaykosh, Nyay Vyavar kosh, Sachitra Kosh, Padanam kosh etc. Library also provides previous years Question papers for students & teachers. These are most common reference material found in the reference section.
Internet Section
The Internet Section is located within the library. The library has provided Airtel Fiber Optic Connection with 100 Mbps Internet speed. One computer terminal has been made available to the students and research scholars. The internet facility is provided for educational purpose only.
Periodicals Section
These sections include Journals, Periodicals, and Magazines, Newspapers, back Question paper sets and bounded volumes of journals, periodicals & magazines. These materials issued to the students for reading in reading room only. The library subscribes around 10 print journals, periodicals, magazines and 04 newspapers.
- Books are issued for students only 7 days.
- Those students who fail to return the books within 90 days, their Library Membership will be discontinued for the current semester.
- Reference books taken out of Library without permission will be charged a fine of Rs.25/- per day.
- Library Premises is Under Vigilance of C.C.tv Cameras so misconduct behavior should be avoid
- While in Library premises Keep Mobile phone on silent mode.
- Every student entering in the library premises should be wearing dress code and valid College Identity card. It should be produced as and when demanded by any of the college staff members.
- Students must handle the Library books, periodicals and other library materials with great care. Any attempt to damage the library materials by defacing them, tearing pages, writing or marking on them will be treated as misconduct and strictly dealt with.
- Students should check the books and periodicals for torn or damaged pages before leaving the counter. Such pages should be immediately brought to the notice of the counter staff. If any book or periodical is found to be damaged or torn, the last student issuing the book or periodical will be held responsible.
- The Internet facility in the Reading room has been made available for educational purposes only. Students should properly entry in the Internet usage register.
- Library communication for the students will be in the form of notices displayed timely.
- Students and Faculty Members should scan QR Code while visiting to library check in-check out is maintained by Software Visitors management module.
The offers many services in support of academic and research work. Some of the major services offered at this point of time are listed below. You may click on each one them to see further details and avail of respective services.
- Circulation Services
- Reference and Information Services
- Document Delivery Service (DDS)
- Inter Library Loan (ILL)
- Resource Sharing
- Photocopy Service
- Newspaper Clipping Service
- New Arrivals of Books
Library remains open from Monday to Saturday between 8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
The library network comprises one server and one node. The Library uses the Master Soft ERP Solutions LIBMAN Cloud Based Library Management Software 1.0 version. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) provides access to the bibliographic database .Library also Provides M-OPAC Service to Students and faculty members. All books in the active collection have been ready to circulation. New arrivals are proceed and made available for circulation.
MR. VINOD YASHWANT DESALE
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Lib. &I.Sc., M.Phil.
Designation: Librarian
