Library Services

Library Services

A college library provides a wide range of services to support teaching, learning, research, and academic development. The major library services include:

1.     Circulation Service

Ø  Issue, return, and renewal of books.

Ø  Reservation of books currently on loan.

Ø  Collection of overdue fines, if applicable.

2.     Reference Service

Ø  Assistance in locating information and resources.

Ø  Guidance in the use of reference books, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, and databases.

Ø  Answering users' information queries.

3.     Reading Room Service

Ø  Quiet study space for students and faculty.

Ø  Access to newspapers, magazines, journals, and reference materials.

4.     Digital Library and E-Resources

Ø  Access to e-books, e-journals, online databases, and institutional repositories.

Ø  Support for platforms such as INFLIBNET Centre and ONOS

5.     Current Awareness Service (CAS)

Ø  Information about newly arrived books, journals, and research publications.

Ø  Display of new arrivals and important notices.

6.     Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)

Ø  Providing subject-specific information to faculty and researchers according to their interests.

7.     Inter-Library Loan (ILL)

Ø  Borrowing books and documents from other libraries when not available locally.

8.     Bibliographic and Documentation Service

Ø  Preparation of bibliographies, reading lists, and subject guides.

Ø  Assistance in citation and referencing.

9.     User Education and Orientation

Ø  Library orientation programmes for new students.

Ø  Training on the use of catalogues, databases, and e-resources.

10. Research Support Services

Ø  Assistance in literature searches.

Ø  Support for citation management and research impact tools.

Ø  Guidance regarding researcher identifiers such as ORCID.

11. Accessibility Services

Ø  Services for visually impaired and differently-abled users.

Ø  Access to assistive technologies and accessible reading materials.

12. Book Bank Service

Ø  Long-term lending of textbooks to economically weaker and deserving students.

13. Newspaper and Periodical Service

Ø  Access to daily newspapers, magazines, journals, and newsletters.

14. Institutional Repository Service

Ø  Preservation and access to theses, dissertations, faculty publications, and college documents.

Objectives of Library Services

• To support teaching, learning, and research.
• To provide timely and accurate information.
• To promote reading habits and lifelong learning.
• To facilitate access to both, print and digital resources.
• To preserve and disseminate knowledge.