Introduction:
A well-organized library is essential for teaching and learning process, especially when the emphasis is shifted from classroom teaching to learning centered process. The library service enriches the quality of the learning process.
History of Development:
The library was first housed in building of the Ajara High School (10” X 10” room) later on the independent library building was constructed to provide better facilities for the increasing student strength. The building was constructed with the UGC financial assistance.
Infrastructure facilities:
The library is well furnished. It is designed to provide comfortable reading accommodation with abundant light, fresh air and serene atmosphere. The area of the library is 191.25 sq.m. Our college library has 30596 books and subscribes 54 Periodicals and 05 Newspapers. Library is fully computerized and users (teachers & students) get the information on computer terminals about books and periodicals.
The College has facilities of e-resources of INFLIBNET-N-LIST. Through these facility 6292 e-journals & 1,35,809+ e-books are available to stakeholders
The library followed D.C.C. Scheme for classification and AACR II. systems for cataloguing.
Description of Library Automation :
Computerization of library has become a pre requisite in the presentworld of information technology. In the year 2013, NewGenLib software was installed for library management. This is Open source software having Acquisition, Circulation, Cataloguing, Periodical Management, Stock verification, Report, OPAC- Online Public Access Catalogue etc. In library LAN is maintained with 1 server & 4 PCS. Apart from this there are five computers in the library for students with internet facility. OPAC and Web-OPAC facility is available. All the house hold activities are done with the help of computers. There is barcode printer and barcode reader. There are CCTV cameras in the library. There is a digital collection of old photos and newspaper clippings.
| Sr. No | Year of Automation | Name of ILMS Software | Nature of Automation | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-20 | NGL Core Engine Discover | Partially | 3.1.2 |
| 2 | 2020-21 | NGL Core Engine Discover | Partially | 3.1.2 |
| 3 | 2021-22 | NGL Core Engine Discover | Partially | 3.1.2 |
| 5 | 2022-23 | NGL Core Engine Discover | Partially | 3.1.2 |
Library Staff
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Ajagekar Ravindra Hari | Librarian | M.A., M.Lib.&I.Sc., M.Phil, NET, SET, D.O.A. |
| 2 | Mr. Kambale Bharat Gopal | Library Attendant | SSC |
| 3 | Mr. Naik Laxman Parashram | Library Attendant |
SSC |
| 4 | Mr. Giri Santosh Pandurang | Library Attendant | SSC |
| 5 | Mr. Gurav Vilas Rajaram | Library Attendant | SSC |
Working Hours:
Library Time-7.30 am. To 4.00 pm. (Monday to Saturday):
The circulation counter remains closed on all Sundays and National holidays. The reading hall and Periodical Section remain closed on selected national holidays.
The library is proud of having many rare collections, especially in languages – research articles, thesis, dissertation of our staff and authors in the Ajara area.
Library Committee:
The library committee is constituted by the Principal at the beginning of each academic year. Its main objective is to be an academic supplementary body along with the library staff. The committee normally consists of the Principal and four staff members representing different faculties of the college and one students’ representative.
The library committee for the academic year 2024-25
| 1 | Principal Dr. Sadale A. N. | Chairperson |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Librarian Shri. Ajagekar R. H. | Secretary |
| 3 | Dr. Mohite B.M. | Staff Representative |
| 4 | Shri. Kulkarni N. S. | Staff Representative |
| 5 | Shri. Desai . M. H. | Staff Representative |
| 6 | Shri. Sankpal D. P. | Staff Representative |
| 7 | Shri. Patil Y. I. | Administrative Staff Representative |
| 8 | Student Representative | Member |
| 9 | Ladies Representative | Member |
Library collection at a Glance as on 31/03/2024
| Sr. No | Particulars | Title | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Number of Books | 19876 | 30596 |
| 2 | Text Books | 7229 | 15830 |
| 3 | Reference Books | 12647 | 14766 |
| 4 | Newspapers | 5 | 5 |
| 5 | Periodicals | 54 | 54 |
| 6 | Bound Periodicals | 105 | 105 |
| 7 | CD ROMs | 353 | 353 |
| 8 | Picture/ Photo | 51 | 51 |
| 9 | On Line Journals | 6292 | 6292 |
| 10 | On Line Database | 135809 | 135809 |
| 11 | Audio Visual Resources | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | 64 | 64 | |
| Total Cost of Books Rs. | 3665651 | ||
Journals and E-books available in Library
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E-Journals (Fulltext) -6292+ |
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1 |
American Institute of Physics |
(18 titles) |
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2 |
Annual Reviews |
(33 titles |
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3 |
Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) |
(1titles) |
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4 |
Indian Journals |
(180+ titles) |
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5 |
Institute of Physics |
(46 titles) |
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6 |
JSTOR |
(2500+ titles) |
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7 |
Oxford University Press |
(206 titles) |
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8 |
Royal Society of Chemistry |
(29 titles) |
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9 |
H. W. Wilson |
(3000+ titles) |
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1 |
Cambridge Books Online |
(1800 titles) |
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2 |
E-brary |
(125000+ titles) |
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3 |
EBSCoHost-Net Library |
(936 titles) |
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4 |
Hindustan Book Agency |
(65+ titles) |
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5 |
Institute of South East Asian Studies(ISEAS) |
(382+ titles) |
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6 |
Oxford Scholarship |
(1402+ titles) |
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7 |
Springer eBooks |
(2300 titles) |
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8 |
Sage Publication eBooks |
(1000 titles) |
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9 |
Taylor Francis eBooks |
(1800 titles) |
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10 |
World -ebooks Library |
(1124 titles) |
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11 |
South Asia Archive (though NDL) |
(30,00,000 titles) |
Library Services:
1. Library provides following services to its users:
- Separate Notice Boards for displaying information about Entrance examinations, Competitions, Campus Interviews, etc.
- Separate Notice Boards for displaying students’ articles, paintings, cartoons, achievements, etc.
- Reference services
- E-Resources under N-LIST facility of INFLIBNET
- Clipping services
- Current Awareness Services
- Reprographic Services
- Bibliographic Services
- Providing previous University Examination question papers to the students and the faculty
2. The library provides following computerized services:
- Catalouging and accessioning through NewGenLib software.
- Online circulation service
- Online books search facility OPAC and WEB-OPAC
- Online books issue/return facility through software
- Report generation.
- Status and name of books / borrower.
- Statistics. Annual reports, stock taking etc.
3. Support facilities available in the library:
- Library Automation Software with Online Public Access Catalogue
- INFLIBNET e-Journal and e-Books facility.
- Five computers.
- Broadband Internet facility for students and staff.
- Reprographic facility- One.
- Cuttings and Clippings
- Separate Section for Research work and Research publication.
- Free access to the students in the library
Future Plans:
We propose to have a separate reading hall, audio-visual, periodicals section for students and the staff, which will help us to promote the dissemination of information more effectively.