The college library houses approximately 41,980 books, classified and indexed to facilitate easy access. The books are organized based on subject, UGC guidelines, and reference categories, enabling readers to locate specific titles effortlessly. Spanning a total area of 1,214 square meters, the library accommodates up to 100 students in its reading room. Housed in an independent building, the library includes two reading rooms, a reference room, and a room with computer facilities. The library has been fully automated since 2015-16 and is equipped with a Wi-Fi network. It operates with an LMS application that features a built-in web OPAC interface. The facility also includes a Gandhian Study Center. Additional resources include three computers, eight CCTV cameras, one television set, two printers, six barcode readers, an inverter, SOUL software for OPAC functionality, and a barcode machine. A new reading room was recently constructed with funds from the College Development Committee. The library maintains a visitor record for students and faculty and is overseen by an advisory committee chaired by the principal. Grants are provided annually by the state government and UGC for library development. INFLIBNET Membership and e-ShodhSindhuThe library is a member of the N-LIST consortium under the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) since the 2015-16 session, granting access to faculty and students. Each faculty member is provided with individual login credentials by the college. As part of the Ministry of Education's initiative, e-ShodhSindhu was established by merging three consortia: UGC-INFONET, N-LIST, and INDEST-AICTE Consortium. Through this platform, the library offers access to over 10,000 peer-reviewed journals, along with bibliographic, citation, and factual databases across various disciplines. This comprehensive library system continues to support the academic and research needs of the students and faculty effectively.
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