Introduction of Central Library

Welcome to the Library of Dr S. C. Gulhane Prerna College of Commerce, Science and Arts. It was opened in the year 2002. The Central Library is the 'Heart' of the institute. Library Building with an area of 2700 sq.ft. The seating capacity of the library is 140 at a time. It serves as a knowledge hub containing resources not only in the form of print but also in e-resources. Prerna Library is a blend of functional structure, elegance, and exquisiteness has a collection of total number of books 28657 with 1352 titles; including Text Books and Reference Books. There are a total number of 9Journals subscribed by the college library;National (Indian) and International e-journals in DELNET, magazines and Daily Newspapers, and a Journals section with reading room facilities. There is a special reference section for higher learning. Multimedia packages and Internet Access with an independent Multimedia Room Fully Computerized with easy access to the database.

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PARTICULARS

DETAILS

1

LIBMAN

LIBMAN online lib software is available for students and staff. It is regularly used by students for books information books details fine records etc.

2

Electronic resource management package for e-journals

Subscription to DELNET is available for E-Journals and E-Books for all the branches.

3

Library website

The library information has been integrated with the website of the college.

4

In-house/remote access to e-publications

Available through DELNET

5

Library automation

The library is automated throughthe use of LIBMAN online Library software. It is being used for daily issue return accession numbers Bar-coding etc.

6

Internet bandwidth/ speed

100 Mbps

7

Institutional Repository

Dissertation Repository.

8

Content management system for e-learning

A centralized Library server is available and accessible through the Intranet containing NPTEL E-Books Question papers etc. It is accessible through the IP Address

9

Participation in resource-sharing networks/consortia

The Institute has resource-sharingnetworks like DELNET

 

Library By-Laws

No transaction will be made without an identity card. I-card shall be non-transferable.  

Six books will be issued to the student member at a time for 60 days and it may be re-issued for 60 days.

If the book is not returned before the stipulated time limit, a penalty of Rs. 2/- will be imposed per day per book.

Any existing damage should be brought to the notice of the staff and a signature be obtained. Otherwise,the user shall be held responsible.

If the book is lost, either it shall be replaced with a new copy or by paying double the cost of the book.

If the requisitioned book is not available, please register your claim. It will be issued as soon as it is available based on the serial order of borrowers.

The borrower fails to get the book issued within 3 days; it will be issued to the next borrowers.    

A clearance certificate will not be issued unless all the books are returned in the given time and dues are paid.

The amount of the penalty shall be recovered after the summer examination.  

  

Library Faculty

Sr. No.

Faculty Name

Qualification

Profile

1        

Mrs Krutika Munshi

Ph. D, M. Lib

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2        

Mrs. Swati Kadu

M.Lib

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Library Advisory Committee

Sr. No

Name

Designation

1

Dr. Krutika Munshi

Coordinator

2

Ms. Swati Kadu

Member

3

Dr. Poonam Budhlani

Member

4

Ms. Chandani Shahare

Member

5

Ms. Sharvari Ramteke

Member

 

Library Collection

Sr. No

Collection

Total Number

1

Books

28657

2

Titles

1352

3

Newspaper

06

4

Journals

09

 

LIBRARY AREA:

Central library ground floor of the rear building

WORKING HOURS OF THE LIBRARY : 8.30 AM TO 4.30 PM

Reference Room / Reading Room : 9.AM TO 4.PM

Proposed Library Plan