Library and Information Centre

The Library is a principal source of information for any institute.

A well-equipped and stocked library is an essential part of any higher education institution.

This is even more important in this age of electronic information. The library must have the facilities and capability to provide relevant information in a timely fashion to its users.

The College Library is well stocked with books and periodicals to support the portfolio of courses offered by the College. These stocks are continually reviewed, updated and added to as part of our investment programme.

Also of importance is the continually growing range of newspapers, magazines, non-book materials, and Internet access provided for students.

The College Library is located in the main building, with lending, reference and study areas and open-access computers providing student access to the Internet and a wide range of other data sources, including access to on line facilities at Glasgow Caledonian University. Refer to 'Rules for Lending Library Books') The Reference section has a number of reference books, journals, magazines, newspapers and computers for Internet.

Library Working Hours

The Library is open from 9.00am to 9.00pm from Saturday to Wednesday and 9.00am to 1.00pm on Thursdays.

Resources

i.Books:

Books are the prime source of information for the college library. CCE library concentrates on increasing the number of books to serve its users better.

Library & Information Center - Statistics about books collection
Subject	Volume	Titles
Civil Engineering	1585	501
Computer Engineering	2440	767
Management	1008	412
Electronics and Communication	2416	737
Mechanical Engineering	2521	803
Educational and Personal Development	304	104
Mathematics and Science	1029	290
English	1386	575
General books	360	241
TOTAL	13127	4465

ii. Journals:

Journals are a vital resource providing the latest information in any field of knowledge. A separate journal section is also available in the reference section. The subscription of journals on core areas has increased.

iii.DELNET (Developing Library Network)

Digital Information is playing a vital role nowadays. To provide the information at the right time, it is essential for all libraries to have digital facilities. Our library has joined DELNET (Developing Library Network), which is an online library network and provides information through the Internet.

iv. CD-ROM and Video Cassettes

Ample number of CD-ROMs and Video Cassettes are another important feature of our library.

Contact: Mr. Khalil at Library and Information Centre

Facilities

i.Internet

Internet offers a vast variety and quantity of information in all fields of knowledge. CCE Library is concentrating on this side too. Currently twenty computers have been deployed in the library with Internet facility. Students can access the Internet from 09.00 a.m. to 07.30 p.m. from Saturday to Wednesday and 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Thursdays (Refer to “College Internet Usage Rules “). In addition to this, students can access other PC labs depending on their availability.

ii.Media Resource Centre / Audio Visual Room

A well-equipped media resource centre has been established and attached to the library. It presently has Multimedia PC’s. It has also got Audio Visual Aids to view educational Video&Audiocassettes and CD-ROM.

iii.Photocopy

Photocopying facility is also available in the premises of the library for the benefit of the students. Students have to use a pre-paid EMOS card for this purpose, which is available in the college bookstore.

Cafeteria

The College has a custom made cafeteria, which can seat 150 students at a time. The cafeteria provides nutritious breakfast, lunch and evening snacks at very affordable prices. The cafeteria is open from 7.45 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. during Saturday to Wednesday.

Contact: Mr. Jagdish

Books and Stationery Store

The College has a stationery and bookstore in the campus to cater to the regular stationery / book requirements. The opening hours are from 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.; 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Contact: Mr. Gasper

Student Accommodation

Caledonian College has separate hostel facilities for Boys and Girls students. These facilities are in high demand and cater to the needs of students registered with the College. The College has plans to expand the hostel facilities during the next phase of developments.

It is the policy of the College to ensure that international students and students living far from Muscat have priority booking in the halls of residence.

Contact: Mr. Ajith / Mr. Karim or Mr. Asim Yahya (Hostel Warden) or Ms. Salwa Said Al Alawi/Zina Mohamed Al-Ra’shidi (Hostel Warden) or Mr. Abdullah Al Saadi

Suggestion Book

Students staying in the College Hostel can log in any suggestions or any requirement in the register available at the Administration office. The concerned staff will ensure that the requirements are attended to and the suggestions where ever possible will be taken care of.

Support Services

International Students

The Student Services has a special responsibility for international students.

The College provides visas for international students, and if informed in advance, meets students at the airport.

The Student Services offers support, advice and information to all international students, so do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Contact: Ms. Rabeena Faizal / Mr. Asim Yahya