Mission and Objectives

Library Mission Statement

The library and information center is committed to support the college in accomplishing its mission by providing excellent resources for learning and teaching in consistency with the development and the latest trends in technological higher education.

To use technology to organize, manage and distribute all types of information which are customized to meet the requirement of all sections of the college community.

Library Objectives

1. To ensure continued relevance of information, by updating resources, acquiring books and non-book materials consistent with the needs of users.

2. To provide up-to-date information by subscribing many technical journals, adding reference books and making access facility to electronic information.

3. To maximize the usage of the library by Conducting User Orientation Programme

4. To enhance learning opportunities through access to various library networks

5. To provide adequate computer facility to students to access to the web for learning support.

Rules of Library & Information Centre

Code of Conduct for Students

1. Library users should remember that the library is a place of study. They are required to obey any instruction from the library staff to maintain a quiet positive working atmosphere in the library. (Refer College Rules: Student Code of Conduct – Rule No.2.0.2 and 2.0.8)

2. Your GSM should be switched off or it should be kept in silent mode inside the library. (Refer College Rules: Student Code of Conduct – Rule No.2.2.7 )

3. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the library.

4. Library users must produce their College Identity Card whenever it is asked by library staff. (Refer College Rules: Student Code of Conduct – Rule No.2.4)

5. Tearing, marking, highlighting or damaging library materials in any way is strictly prohibited.

6. Students are liable for the cost replacement of any library resources caused by loss, damage etc.

7. Quiet Study Area (On the right side of entrance): It is strictly for individual study. Group Discussions, usage of GSM and talking should be avoided in this area

8. Quiet Study Area-Group (On the left side of entrance): Discussion is allowed in this area only for study purposes. Students should discuss in low voice to avoid disturbance to fellow users.

9. Non-adherence to any of the rules or any other malpractice by any member will involve withdrawal of library facilities. (Refer College Rules: Student Code of Conduct – Rule No.2.5)

(Note: Refer College Rules: ‘Internet Policy’ to use computers in the library)

Rules for Borrowing Library Books

1. The students may borrow a maximum of three books at a time for a period of two weeks. Books will be issued to the students only on production of their identity card.

2. Special Part Time Students may borrow a maximum of four books. Books will be issued on the basis of their leave schedule.

3. Students are required to ensure that the issued books are in good condition before leaving the counter. In case of any damage, the students should immediately inform the library staff about the condition of the books.

4. Students are required to return the library books on or before the due date mentioned in the book, any delay in returning the book will be charged at the rate of Fifty baiza per book per day.

5. Books due on a holiday can be returned without fine on the next working day.

6. Books may be renewed, if that particular book is not reserved by any other member.

7. Students may reserve the books, which are currently issued to other members. The students will be informed once the books are available for issue.

8. The reserved books will be kept for three days after informing the students. If the books are not borrowed within the three days, they will be issued to another student, who is having next priority.

9. Students may borrow reference material on short loan (Overnight issue) basis.

10. Borrowers shall on no account lend books to others. Library tickets are not transferable.

Presently 36 computers are available with an Internet connection. In addition students can access the Internet from other locations. Access times are from 9.00 a.m. to 8.15 p.m. from Saturday to Wednesday and 09.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Thursdays.