LIBRARY FACILITY

The college, established in 1970, houses a magnificent library situated at the center of the campus in a dedicated building. The library is well-organized into various sections, including the Acquisition Section, Stack Area, Circulation Counter, IT Zone, Research Room, Periodical Section, Reference Section, Reprographic Section, Staff Zone, and a spacious Reading Hall.

The various sections of the library collectively offer a rich collection of books and periodicals to support academic and research activities. The library also provides access to open educational resources, thereby enhancing its digital and research support services. In addition, a book-bank facility is available to lend textbooks to deserving and needy students for the entire academic session. Wi-Fi connectivity is also provided within the library premises for the convenience of users.

Vision & Mission

The mission of the college library is to support and enhance the academic, professional, cultural, and lifelong learning needs of its users. The library is committed to improving the quality of its services and facilities, achieving a high degree of user satisfaction, and ensuring the delivery of the right information to the right user at the right time.

Library Advisory Committee

The college has constituted a Library Advisory Committee to ensure the effective and smooth functioning of the library. The committee meets periodically, as required, to discuss and address various matters related to library facilities and services. It comprises the following members:

Chairperson

Mrs. Anshu Uppal

Principal

Convener

Mrs. Babita Malhotra

Associate Professor

Secretary

Dr. Veer Bala Sharma

Librarian

Member

Dr. Rachana Rani

Assistant Professor

Member

Dr. Rama Sarraf

Assistant Professor

Member

Sh. Amrit Singh

Deputy Sudt.

Print Resources

The library has a rich and diverse collection of resources to support learning and research. It houses a total of 25,947 books, along with a wide range of periodicals, magazines and newspapers. These resources provide valuable information across various subjects and help students and faculty stay updated with current knowledge and developments.

Library Timings

The library follows a highly flexible working schedule throughout the year. It opens before the institution begins and remains open even after the closing hours, providing readers ample time to access its resources without affecting their academic commitments.

Circulation Counter: 08.30 to 3:30 (Monday to Saturday except Gazetted Holidays)

Reading Areas: 08.30 to 16:00 (Except Sundays and Gazetted Holidays)

Users are required to leave the library at least five minutes before closing time to allow for proper checking and secure locking of the library premises.

General Library Rules (Approved by the Library Committee)

  1. Students must carry a valid ID card to enter the library. Entry without an ID card is not permitted.
  2. Personal belongings such as bags, briefcases, personal books, and parcels must be kept at the designated counter. Only loose papers are allowed inside.
  3. All users are subject to checking while leaving the library and must cooperate with the staff.
  4. Silence must be maintained at all times. Mobile phone use is strictly prohibited inside the library.
  5. Library materials must be handled with care. Any damage, marking, or mutilation will result in full replacement cost and disciplinary action.
  6. Reference books and materials are for in-library use only and will not be issued.
  7. Every user must sign the entry register once per day while entering the library.
  8. If any pages are found missing in a book, it must be reported before issuing. After issuance, the borrower will be held responsible.
  9. Misuse of library facilities or damage to books/journals may lead to strict disciplinary action, including expulsion.
  10. The librarian reserves the right to recall any issued book at any time.
  11. Books must be physically returned to the library before re-issue or transfer.

Services and Facilities

Borrowing Facility

Sr. No.

Category of Users

No. of Books

Loan Period

1.

College Staff

06

6 Month (i.e.1st July to 31st December and 1st January to 30th June)

2.

Undergraduate / Post Graduate Students

03

14 Days

Library Circulation Rules

  • The current issues of periodicals will not be issued outside the library. They may be used in the library only after the user’s ID card is submitted at the circulation counter.
  • Borrowers must return or renew books on or before the due date. For renewal, the book/material along with the ID card, must be presented at the counter. Renewal will not be allowed if a pending request for the same material exists.
  • If a book is not returned on or before the due date, the borrower will be required to pay a fine as per the prescribed rules

Sr. No.

Category of Users

Fine up to 14 days (after due date)

Fine after 14 days

1.

College Staff

Rs. 1/- Per Day

Rs. 2/- Per Day

2.

Undergraduate / Postgraduate Students

Rs. 1/- Per Day

Rs. 2/- Per Day

Penalty for Loss of Book (s):

In case a book borrowed by a user is lost, the borrower must either:

  • Replace the book with the same title (same or latest edition), or
  • Pay the current price of the book along with a ₹100 handling charge within one month.

If the book is not replaced or paid for within the stipulated time, an overdue fine will also be charged.

In the case of rare or out-of-print books that are not available in the market, the borrower may be required to pay a higher amount and the final cost will be determined by the competent authority.

Book Bank: The library provides a Book Bank facility for lending textbooks to needy and deserving students for the entire academic session

Reprographic Service: Reprographic (photocopying) services are available in the library on a payment basis during all working days.

OPAC: OPAC is a digital catalogue that represents the library’s collection of learning resources. It allows users to easily search and access information about available books and materials in the library.

Open Educational Resources

Sr. No.

Name

Website

Description

1

NDLI (National Digital Library of India)

https://www.ndl.gov.in/

Register yourself to use the freely accessible Android App

2

Haryana Digital Public Library

https://library.highereduhry.ac.in/

Register yourself to use (Freely Accessible to all)

3

CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication)

http://14.139.13.95/CEC/index.php/e_Education

Register yourself to access UG e-contents (Freely Accessible to all) Android App is also available

4

e-PG Pathshala

https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home

Register yourself to access PG e-contents (Freely Accessible to all)

5

Sakshat

https://sakshat.ac.in/

One stop e-learning portal of Govt. of India For School, UG,PG and other online learning platforms (Freely Accessible to all)

6

Swayam

https://swayam.gov.in/

Register yourself for MOOCs Freely accessible to all Android App is also available

7

NPTEL

https://nptel.ac.in/

Register yourself for MOOCs Freely accessible to all Android App is also available

8

SwayamPrabha

https://www.swayamprabha.gov.in/

32 DTH Educational channels

9

DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books)

https://www.doabooks.org/

Freely Accessible to all

10

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

https://doaj.org/

Freely Accessible to all

11

Open DOAR (The Directory of Open Access Repositories)

https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/opendoar/

Freely Accessible to all

12

Various Competitive Exams

https://upscfever.com/

Freely Accessible to all

13

School of open learning

https://sol.du.ac.in/home

Study Material for UG and PG Course Freely Accessible to all

14

eGyanKosh

http://egyankosh.ac.in/

Study Material for UG and PG Course Freely Accessible to all

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