Circulation Timings

The Central Library maintains a diverse and well-organised collection to meet the academic and research needs of students and faculty. As of the latest update, the holdings include:

• ◆ Books: 12,000 volumes covering various disciplines in Arts, Commerce, and Science.
• ◆ Print Journals: 5 national and international journals providing up-to-date research and scholarly articles.
• ◆ Magazines: 5 popular and subject-specific magazines offering current affairs and general knowledge resources.
• ◆ Newspapers: 5 daily and weekly newspapers keep users informed of local, national, and global developments.
• ◆ Online: e-books and Journals through the ONOS platform.

The Central Library offers a wide array of services designed to support the academic and research requirements of students, faculty, and staff. These services ensure seamless access to knowledge resources, both within the campus and remotely.

• ◆ Reference Service: Dedicated library staff assists users in locating, interpreting, and effectively utilizing reference materials, research papers, and specialized resources.
• ◆ Internet & Wi-Fi Facility: High-speed internet and secure Wi-Fi connectivity are available throughout the library premises, facilitating access to e-resources, online databases, and academic content.
• ◆ Photocopy Service: On-site reprography services allow users to conveniently make photocopies of reference materials for academic use, in compliance with copyright regulations.
• ◆ Digital Library: A dedicated digital section provides access to e-books, multimedia learning materials, and institutional repositories, encouraging technology-driven learning and research.
• ◆ Online Journals Access: Members can explore a wide range of subscribed national and international e-journals, ensuring access to the latest research and scholarly content.

• ◆ All Students and Staff members of the college are eligible to become members of the library.
• ◆ Library membership forms are available at the library circulation counter and Library website download section.
• ◆ For using library facilities, Students and Staff members are requested to give their attendance in the biometric machine and sign in the login register, which is kept in the library entrance.
• ◆ Every member shall be required to keep his/her personal belongings (Personal books, bags, etc.) in the property counter near the entrance.
• ◆ Entry to the Library is not permitted without a college ID card.
• ◆ Using mobile phones inside the Library is prohibited.
• ◆ Reference Books, News Papers, Magazines should not be taken outside the Library.

• ◆ College identity cards will be issued in the library. It serves both College Id. as well as Library card. By producing college identity card, library users can utilize the facilities.
• ◆ College Id. cards / Library cards are not transferable.
• ◆ Books will be issued to the members only, on producing their identity card.
• ◆ The borrower is fully responsible for the books borrowed on his/her card.
• ◆ In case there is demand from more than one student for the same book, they will be issued based on the reservation made.
• ◆ Book reservation facility is available for library users in the library OPAC. The users can reserve the issued books by logging into the library OPAC.
• ◆ The reserved books will be kept in the circulation counter for one day, after that next reserved user will get the book.
• ◆ Students can borrow 2 books for 15 days, Faculty can borrow 5 books for 30 days and Supporting Staff can borrow 2 books for 30 days.

• ◆ Books borrowed from the library are to be returned on or before the due date (See due date slip pasted at the last page of the book).
• ◆ On the expiry of due date, Rs.5/- per day per book will be charged till the return date. Absence to the college is not accepted as excuse for non-payment of overdue charge.
• ◆ If the due date falls on college holiday, the book may be returned on the next working day, without overdue charge.
• ◆ If students fail to return the books within the stipulated period, such students' library membership will be cancelled for certain period.

• ◆ Loss of library book must be brought to the notice of the librarian immediately in writing.
• ◆ Borrower can replace the book with new copy (same book, same edition, etc.) along with the invoice, and processing charge Rs. 100.
• ◆ If the borrower fails to replace the book, he/she has to pay the double the cost of the book and processing charge Rs. 100.
• ◆ If notification is made after the overdue of the book, the borrower will also be responsible for the overdue charge.
• ◆ If a book lost is belonging to a set, the borrower will be charged for replacement of the entire set.

• ◆ Library books, Journals and other reading/reference materials are costly and often rare to replace. They are for the benefit of not only the present but also for the future members of the library. Therefore, they should be used with great care and consideration.
• ◆ Before leaving the library, the member should satisfy himself/herself as to whether the library material lent to him/her is in good condition. If not, he/she should immediately bring the matter to the attention of the circulation section staff. Otherwise, he/she is liable to be held responsible for the replacement of the material or pay such compensation as fixed by the librarian.
• ◆ Mutilation and disfiguring of pages of library materials by ink or pencil marks are prohibited.
• ◆ Photocopy of the books is prohibited.
• ◆ Please avoid keeping the books open on the table, or putting with their faces down, or inserting note books or pencils in between the pages.
• ◆ Pages must not be folded to serve as book marks.
• ◆ Books borrowed should be protected from RAIN, DUST, MIST & INSECTS.

• ◆ Library books are to be returned before the examinations.
• ◆ Dues, if any, should be paid and a No-Due certificate should be obtained from the Librarian before the examination commences.

• ◆ The suggestion box is kept at the entrance of the library. We welcome the library users' valuable suggestions/feedbacks to improve the library services.

• ◆ Maintain silence, keeping in mind that the library is a place for individual study not for group discussions.
• ◆ Refreshments or foodstuffs of any kind shall not be either carried or consumed inside the library.
• ◆ Please switch off your mobile phone inside the library.
• ◆ Laptops and Tablets are allowed inside the library for academic purposes only.
• ◆ You are requested to leave the book on the reading table after use.
• ◆ Please switch off unwanted lights, fans & help in saving electricity.