The Library, being the heart of the College, supports the College in its mission, “To advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and careers in a changing multicultural world”. The Library provides adequate services to its users .The Central Library was established in 1997.
Mr. D.T. Satpute is a recognised guide of JJTU Vidyanagari, Jhunjhunu Rajasthan( Regn. No.JJT/2k9/SC/1532) in library science, under his able guidance Two Students have completed their Ph.D. work.
Minor Research Project Completed (2012 to 2014 ) by Dr. D.T. Satpute entitled -Study of Public Libraries in Rahata Tahsil funded by UGC,New Delhi( 65000/-)
| Sr.No. | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. Dattatraya Tukaram Satpute | Librarian | M.L.I.Sc.SET,NET,M.Phil,Ph.D. |
| 02 | Mrs. Sunita Shahaji Anap | Library Assistant | M.A. B.Lib. |
| 03 | Mr. Pradip Punjaji Game | Library Attendant | S.S.C. |
| 04 | Mr. Chandrakant Tupe | Peon | S.S.C. |
| Total Area | 3050 Sq. Feet | |
|---|---|---|
| Users | Students: 1767 , Staff: 81 | |
| Seating Capacity | Reading Hall: 120 , Staking: 30 , Staff Reading Section: 30 | |
| Library Collection : | ||
| Books:- 23043 | E-books:- 135000 | E-Journals:- 6000 |
| Text books:- 16599 | Reference books:- 5795 | Journal & Magazine:- 85 |
| CD/DVD:- 276 | Bound Volumes:- 221 | News Paper:- 17 |
The Library is partially computerized with 20 computers. These computer are connected by LAN, out of these two computers are used for circulation one for OPAC Search and remaining are used for Online E-books and E-Journals Access and syllabus oriented activities.
OPAC library management system provides Search option by Accession No., Title, Author, Publisher, Place, Book Editor, Editor Year, Pages, Copies, Volume No., Sources, Rate, Class No, Subject, Invoice, Remarks for librarian.
This Library automation Software is loaded with some important library functionalities like Book Accession, Periodical Accession, and Disc Accession. After accessioning, the books and periodicals are ready for circulation. Books reservation functionality is also part of library management software as some highly demanded library items can be reserved by members. Librarian can define number of reservation & reservation period of each member group.
Daily/monthly/yearly reports can be generated from the library management software. Report can be extracted item wise like report will explain how many items are issued, expired, out of use etc. Member wise report can also be generated. For example if you want to generate a report for a particular member for some specific period. You can print Accession Register, Membership Register, book Issue Register, Reservation Register, Binding Register, Fine & Write-Off Registers. Book Card- Title wise-Author wise-Language wise subject wise Class no. wise & Budget wise are available in library automation software.
No Library is an Island to satisfy the needs of the readers. The Libraries have to share the resources with other libraries. We share the resources with the following Libraries.
The library is regular subscriber of N-LIST e-books and e-journals, users can access 135000 e-books and 6000 e-journals. The library provides user name and password for accessing e-resources. The student can access e-resources anytime and anywhere in the world.
The Library Provides book bank facility for needy, poor and clever students. Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust Prabhadevi,Mumbai has been giving free syllabus oriented books to the college.
Library has a collection of 276 CDS/DVDS on Various Subjects
Library has organized User Orientation Program for the new admitted students and provide information about Library collection, library services & facilities. It also gives information about arrangement of library.
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Ques. 1 Who can become regular member ?
Ans:- Students who are admitted in the College, can become regular member of the Library.
Ques. 2 Can I use library for a short period of time.
Ans:- Yes, for persons from academic institutions or industries , membership shall be given for period of one day Charging Fees Rs 50. For one week by charging fees Rs 200. You will have to bring your Identity card or letter of your Institute and Passport size photograph.
Ques. 3 Can you tell me Photocopy charges per page ?
Ans:- Photocopy facility is available in the library itself. Photocopy charges are Rs 1.per page.
Ques. 4 What can be Photocopied ?
Ans:- Entire book cannot be photocopied. Periodical articles can be photocopied. Ph.D. Thesis and Dissertations cannot be photocopied.
Ques. 5 How do I access Electronic Resources of College ?
Ans:- After Your Admission Library Provide You User Id and Password for Accessioning Electronic Resources. You can access E-resources through login http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in this website.
Quse. 6 Can I Search all the resources of the ASCR College Library ?
Ans:- You can search almost all of the content from ASCR College Central Library print and digital collections, including books, articles, images, manuscripts, data, sound recordings and much more. More details are available at college website.