The Library offers Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) - a computerized catalogue service. All books in the library are bar coded. This helps the circulation counter in issue and return of books quickly and stock verification. Members are given bar - coded ID cards for gate monitoring control ( Electronic Gate register) and books are issued on producing the I D cards.
Location
The college library is on the first floor of the College building. Away from the city noise, the library provides an ideal atmosphere for reading. The library is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.
The College library books and subscribes journals and magazines, as well as newspapers:
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Collections |
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a) |
Books |
16085 |
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b) |
Journals & Magazines |
80 |
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c) |
E Books & E Journals ( Inflibnet N-List) |
7000 & 6000 |
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d) |
CD & DVD |
428 |
Gate Monitoring
Digital Library
Circulation Section
This Section include the main function of the library. Charging and Discharging is done by using card system.
Back Volume
The College library also maintains back volume Journals/ Magazines/ Newspapers/Question Papers .
Documentation Section
Documentation Section has been maintained in which important documents of the College like University Exam Results, College achievements, records of students union and other bodies are kept. Other documents like Right To Information Act (RTI), Statistical handbook, important government gazette notifications, census records etc. are also kept.
Staff strength
There is one Librarian and one attendant in the College library.
Classification system
The College library uses Edition of Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme for classifying books.
Property Counter
Readers are not allowed to bring personal books or any printed materials and other personal belonging ,these materials are to be kept at property counter.
Rules and Regulations
The College library follows a neat set of rules and regulations for each user:
1. Students and staff of st.pius x college College are allowed to borrow books from the library.
2. Silence must be observed inside the library.
3. No property except writing material should be carried inside the library. Bags and other belongings must be kept in the property rack at the counter.
4. Smoking, chewing pan and tobacco inside the library is prohibited. Do not come to the library while under effect of drugs or drinks.
5. Do not take out any book, magazine, journal or newspaper from the library without a prior permission from the librarian.
6. Do not replace books on the shelf by yourself. Leave them on the reading table.
7. Do not write or make mark on books, journals, magazine or newspaper you read.
8. Do not leave the library when the librarian or attendant is absent.
9. Students are allowed to Maximum borrow four books/Degree, six books/PG students for a duration of two week ( 14 calendar days) renewable for one more week. Faculties and Staffs are allowed four books at a time for a duration of one month, renewable for 15 days. Faculties and Staffs are advised not to keep any books which is not currently used by him/her irrespective of permissible time.
10. A fine of 1.00 p per day will be imposed on a book submitted beyond the due date.
11. In case of loss of book by the borrower, the cost of the book( if available in the market) at latest rate will be paid by the borrower. Physical replacement of the books may also be accepted.
12. In case of damage of book or torn, or missing pages while in the custody of the borrower, cost of repair (if acceptable) will be borne by the borrower. Otherwise such will be treated as loss (Ref. 11).
13. No student is allowed to borrow or keep library book after issue of Admit card for ensuing University Examination.
Services Provided
The library provides the following services.
1. Loan Service
2. Reference Service
3. Digital Library Service
4. Reprographic Service
5. New Arrival Service
6. Current Awareness Service
7. User Education
Library Committee
A Library Committee was formed to enrich and develop the library. The Committee takes the responsibility of overseeing the requirement of the library as well as providing support to the librarian in implementing the rules. The library committee also performs other functions such as, providing suitable library furniture and equipment, laying down sound library rules, making provision for adequate services. It also made provision for suitable funds for procurement of documents, purchase of equipment, maintenance of building etc.
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