Library
- College Library is continuously functioning since the College established on June 20, 1964 and rendering the efficient and effective library services to users’ community.
- Presently College library having the quality collection of 51983 books, 47 Journals and periodicals with 14 daily newspapers.
- Independent and well equipped library building having various sections (Total Carpet Area about 4000 Sq. Feet).
- Qualified and experienced Library Staff. Availability of leading and classic reference and information sources. Sufficient number of text, reference and general books for the use of student, staff and other users of library.
- Good collection of Competitive exam. Books.
- No. of Users Oriented Prominent Services with Book Bank Scheme, Full Deposit Scheme, External Membership to PG Students, researcher and students preparing for competitive exams.
- Internet facility with N-List programme of INFLIBNET.
- Library is partially automated with LIBMAN Software and data entry work is under progress.
- Organising various Extension Activities like Book Exhibition, Marathi Readers Contest, and Reading Inspiration Day Celebration etc.
Library Timing
Library Hours
Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Issue Hours
Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Library Staff
| Sr.No. | Name | Qualification | Designation | Experience (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. N. Sable | M.A.(Eco), M.Lib.I.Sc., NET, Ph.D, MH-CIT | Librarian | 25 |
| 2 | Shri B. V. Sakhare | M.A.(Soc), B.Lib.I.Sc., MH-CIT, Typing | Library Clerk | 14 |
| 3 | Shri H. F. Khudsange | B.S.W. | Library Attendent | 25 |
| 4 | Shri S. B. Chimurkar | M.A.(His), C.Lib.Sc., MH-CIT | Library Attendent | 14 |
| 5 | Smt M. N. Magare | VI Std | Peon(Deputation) | 14 |
Library Sub-Committee (2018-19)
| 1 | Dr. M. C. Kale | Principal | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. S. N. Sable | Librarian | Secretary |
| 3 | Prof. A. B. Dhoke | Member | |
| 4 | Dr. C. K. Jiwane | Member | |
| 5 | Prof. A. N. Barde | Member | |
| 6 | Dr. S. A. Shah | Member | |
| 7 | Dr. U. N. Galkar | Member | |
| 8 | Dr. S. P. Buran | Member |
Staff Members
Dr. S. N. Sable
M.A.(Eco), M.Lib.I.Sc., NET, Ph.D., MH-CIT
Librarian
Experience – 25 Years
Shri. B. V. Sakhare
M.A.(Soc.), B.Lib.I.Sc., MH-CIT, Typing
Library Clerk
Experience – 14 Years
Shri. H. F. Khudsange
B.S.W.
Library Attendant
Experience – 28 Years
Shri. B. V. Sakhare
M.A.(Soc.), B.Lib.I.Sc., MH-CIT, Typing
Library Clerk
Experience – 14 Years
Total Library Area
Built-Up Area: – 402.97 Sq.mts. (4337.53 Sq.fts.)
Carpet Area: – 378.58 Sq.mts. (4075.00 Sq.fts.)
Under Construction: –
Layout Of Library
| Sr.No. | Particulars | Area in Sq.Mts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Room | 90.05 |
| 2 | Reference Section | 42.90 |
| 3 | Internet/E-resource Section | 18.33 |
| 4 | Staking Area | 161.18 |
| 5 | Issue Counter Area | 13.42 |
| 6 | Librarian Chamber | 11.84 |
| 7 | Lobby Area | 28.02 |
| 8 | Wash Area | 02.54 |
| 9 | Porch | 10.30 |
| Total Carpet Area | 378.58 |
Library Collection (On 31st March 2018)
A) Sr. College
Library Books
- Text, Reference & General Collection – 39554
- Book Bank Scheme – 5215
- Bound Volume of Journals – 766
Total(A) – 45535
B) Jr. College – 6448
Total (A + B) – 51983
C) No. of Journals/ Periodicals – 47
D) No. of Newspapers – 14
E) No. of Audio Visual Material
- Audio Cassettes – 19
- Video Cassettes – 06
- Floppies & CD’s – 88
Total Expenditure On Library Collection
| Library Holdings | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Total Cost | Number | Total Cost | Number | Total Cost | Number | Total Cost | Number | Total Cost | |
| Text, References & General Books | 367 | 78,086 | 575 | 1,87,112 | 498 | 1,30,438 | 358 | 1,27,172 | 486 | 1,27,679 |
| Journals & Periodicals | 51 | 25,718 | 52 | 27,462 | 49 | 29,090 | 49 | 27,370 | 47 | 29,490 |
| e-Resources | N-LIST | — | N-LIST | 5,000 | N-LIST | 5000 | N-LIST | 5725 | N-LIST | 5750 |
| Daily Newspapers and Other Reading Material | 14 | 18,472 | 14 | 18,899 | 14 | 24,114 | 14 | 24,478 | 14 | 25,463 |
N-LIST facility of INFLIBNET is regularly available in the library since 2010-11
Total Cost of Library Books (On 31st March 2018) – Rs. 41,84,789
Issue Statistics
| Year | No. of Books Issued |
|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 12067 |
| 2013-14 | 13053 |
| 2014-15 | 14168 |
| 2015-16 | 14341 |
| 2016-17 | 14565 |
| 2017-18 | 14738 |
Science & Technology
| 1 | National Geographic | Monthly |
| 2 | Resonance – A Journal of Science Education | Monthly |
| 3 | Current Science | Fortnightly |
| 4 | Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics | Monthly |
| 5 | Journal of Chemical Science | Bi-Monthly |
| 6 | Journal of Bio-Sciences | Quarterly |
| 7 | Sanctuary Asia | Bi-Monthly |
| 8 | Electronics for You | Monthly |
| 9 | Physics for You | Monthly |
| 10 | Chemistry Today | Monthly |
| 11 | Mathematics Today | Monthly |
| 12 | Biology Today | Monthly |
| 13 | Science Reporter | Monthly |
| 14 | Vidhnyan Bharti | Monthly |
| 15 | Marathi Vidhnyan Parishad Patrika | Monthly |
Social Sciences & Commerce
| 16 | Economic & Political Weekly | Weekly |
| 17 | Kurukshetra (Hindi) | Monthly |
| 18 | Samaj Prabodhan Patrika | Quarterly |
| 19 | Navbharat | Monthly |
| 20 | Itihas Sanshodhan Patrika | Yearly |
| 21 | Dhnyangangotri | Quarterly |
| 22 | Yojana (Marathi) | Monthly |
| 23 | Arthasanwad | Quarterly |
| 24 | Udyojak | Monthly |
Literature
| 25 | Indian Liturature | Bi-Monthly |
| 26 | Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika | Quarterly |
| 27 | Yugwani | Quarterly |
| 28 | Aksharvaidarbhi | Quarterly |
| 29 | Lalit | Monthly |
| 30 | Sahitya Suchi | Monthly |
| 31 | Bhasha Aani Jiwan | Quarterly |
Career Guidance & Competitive Exams
| 32 | Employment News | Weekly |
| 33 | Competition Success Review | Monthly |
| 34 | Pratiyogita Darpan (Hindi) | Monthly |
| 35 | Spardha Pariksha – Noukari Sandrbha | Monthly |
| 36 | Spardha Pariksha – General Knowledge | Monthly |
Current Affair / General & Recreation
| 37 | University News | Weekly |
| 38 | Frontline | Fortnightly |
| 39 | Reader’s Digest | Monthly |
| 40 | India Today (Hindi) | Weekly |
| 41 | Lokrajya | Monthly |
| 42 | Anubhav | Monthly |
| 43 | Miloon Saryajani | Monthly |
| 44 | Saptahik Sakal | Monthly |
| 45 | Sadhana | Weekly |
| 46 | Shikshan Sankraman | Weekly |
| 47 | Mrugadhaara | Monthly |
Apart from above 47 Journals and Periodicals Library is regular member of
N-LIST programme of INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar (Gujrat).
E-Access to more than 31,35,000+ e-Books & 6000+ e-Journals & other materials
List of Daily Newspapers
| 1 | The Times of India | English |
| 2 | The Hitwada | English |
| 3 | Navbharat | Hindi |
| 4 | Dainik Bhaskar | Hindi |
| 5 | Lokmat | Marathi |
| 6 | Tarun Bharat | Marathi |
| 7 | Loksatta | Marathi |
| 8 | Lokshahi Varta | Marathi |
| 9 | Maharashtra Times | Marathi |
| 10 | Sakal | Marathi |
| 11 | Deshonnati | Marathi |
| 12 | Punyanagari | Marathi |
| 13 | Punyanagari | Marathi |
| 14 | Mahavidarbha | Marathi |
| 15 | Chandrapur Samachar | Marathi |
Total Seating Capacity
- Reading Room – 60
- Reference Section – 10
- Internet Section – 05
- Stack Room – 05
- Total – 80
Available Facilities / Services Offered
- Home Issue of Book (on Borrower’s Ticket)
- Reading Room Service (Books, Journals, Periodicals, Newspapers and other reading material is available and issued on demand in reading room)
- Reference Service (Leading Reference Sources are available)
- Book Bank Scheme (On Merit Basis)
- Full Deposit Scheme (During Exam Period Only)
- External Membership Scheme (Home Issue of Books on Deposit to External PG Competitive Exams Students and Researchers)
- Inter Library Loan (On Demand)
- Internet Service / e-Resource Section (N-LIST Facilities Available)
- Reprography Service (On Demand)
Classification Scheme Used
Deway Decimal Classification (DDC) 19th edition
(All the books are classified according to DDC and well organized in Stack Room)
Software Used for Computerization
LIBMAN – Library Management Software, Nagpur