The college library has a collection of sufficient books for the students and staff of the college. Various periodicals and journals are subscribed by the college library for students and faculty. Students are constantly motivated for maximum use of library resources.

Working Hours:

Monday to Saturday – 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Sundays and Public Holidays off.  During Examination Period – 9.00 am to 03.00 pm

Collection:

Book Bank – 100+

Textbooks –  3500 +

Reference Books –1000+

Journal – 10+

Rare Books – 50+

Special Reports – 100+

Library subscribes to 05 current titles of periodicals and 07 daily Newspapers.

Library Services:

1. Library Orientation:Library orientation is given to the new students and newly recruited staff of the college to enable them to use the library collection extensively and avail the facility of the library.
2. Home Lending: Home lending facility is available to bonafide students only.
3. Book Bank: Book Bank facility is provided to needy students.
4. Issue of Identity Cards Library Cards: Identity cards are issued to all the students of the College.

Specialized Services

Project Guidance and Documentation Services

Internet Surfing and Downloading Facility

Photo Copying Facility

Access to e-books and e-journals

Database Access Facility

User education

Career Guidance and Advisory Service for Competitive Examinations.

Best Practice Followed by the Library:

1. Digital Repository has been created to make publications available online and full text.
2. Attendance of students and teachers in Research and Reference Section and Reading hall is recorded every day and entry and exit register with sign is mentioned. This helps in taking some policy decision about services.
3. Newspaper Clippings are displayed on regular basis
4. Readers Advisor Services are provided about competitive examination
5. Competitive Examination Section is created for students
6. Information about the library is published every year in the college prospectus.
7. Library Orientation Programs/Information Literacy Programs and demonstrations about using e-resources is regular features of the library
8. Special facility for Advanced Learner
9. Intranet facility is available in the library. Computers are made available for database access and internet surfing for academic purpose
10. Suggestion box is available for students to make suggestions
11. Occasional Book Display/Exhibitions are held on regular basis
12. Book talks are organized in the Students Forum.
13. Audio-Visual collection is developed
14. Book Bank Scheme

Rule and Regulations for the use of the library (for students)

Every individual entering the library should be a bonafide student of the College and must have a valid identity card. The Identity card should be produced as and when demanded by any of the library staff.

Library Hours:

Monday to Saturday – 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Sundays and Public Holidays (During Examination Period) – 9.00 a.m. to 03.00 p.m.

Circulation

Library books are lent to readers for home reading between 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Duplicate Identity Card

In case Identity Card is lost, it should be reported to the Librarian. A duplicate Identity Card will be issued to the student against a payment of Rs.100/- on Fridays only, after receiving proper application.

Library Fine

A book must be returned on or before the due date shown on the library card. In case of urgent need the book will have to be returned immediately. Usually books are issued for a period of one week from the Home Lending Section. Books reserved for in-house reading are not allowed to be taken outside. In case a student fails to return a book within the time limit, a fine of Re.1 per day per book will be charged for first 15 days and Rs.2/- per day per book onwards. During examination days the fine would be Rs.10/- per day per book. A student may get a book reissued, if it is not in demand. A student taking books outside the reading hall without the special permission of the librarian will have to pay a fine of Rs. 10/- per day per book.

Mutilation of Books:

It is strictly forbidden to mark library books with pencil or ink or mutilate them in any way. The reader to whom the book was/ is issued last will be held responsible for loss of pages or any other damage unless he/she has brought it to the notice of the library staff before borrowing. Any student held responsible for damage of reading materials will be liable to fine equivalent to the damage caused.

Silence

Complete silence must be observed in and around the library. Disregard of this rule will invite punishment.

Reserving seats in library

Reserving seats is not permitted in the library under any circumstance.

Discipline

The smooth working of the library is possible only if students adhere to the rules and regulations of the library. The Librarian reserves the right to refer cases of breach of discipline to the Principal.

Note: Although no specific rules and regulations are formulated for the staff, all the members are advised to observe general rules and decorum.

Library Committee:

The Library Committee comprises of five teachers, the Librarian as an ex-officio convener, and a students’ representatives. The Committee supervises the overall functioning of the library and looks into details such as policy matters and subject-wise fund allocation. The Library Committee meets once in a year officially and informal meetings of the members are held as and when required. The Committee also meets the Principal to seek her approval and guidance as far as important issues are concerned.