LIBRARY AS LEARNING RESOURCES

The library of the College was established in 2008, since then library has made consistent progress in terms of collection of books, periodicals, e-resources and services. The college library has furnished room. It provides open access facilities which helps easy access and use of the library as a learning knowledge centre which have partially automated. Since the college is in the morning session the reading rooms cum classes are available for the students after 1.00 pm. The college has very enriched in terms of availability of reference books and text books. The library has total 1446 text and 547 reference books, 12 Journals and Magazines and 5 Newspapers.

The college has Library Committee comprising of members as under:

• The Library Committee meets periodically to discuss on various aspects for enhancement and effective use of library facilities.
• The Library Committee prepares budget for the purchase of books, journals, other reading materials and augmentation of infrastructure. The Library Committee and IQAC have recommended enhancement of computer facilities and total automation of the library.

LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE:

• Total area of the Library - 2500 sq. ft.
• Total seating capacity - 50 Nos.
• Working hours of Library:

Days	Time
Working Days	9.00 a.m. To 4.00 p.m.
Examination Days	9.00 a.m. To 6.00 p.m.
During Vacation	9.00 a.m. To 3.00 p.m.
On Holidays	Restricted

• Layout of the Library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)

Particulars	Area
Individual reading carrels	1500 sq. ft.
Lounge area for browsing and relaxed	500 sq. ft.
IT zone for accessing e-resources	500 sq. ft.

• Library has well-organized and specific racks for reference section, periodical section and book bank section to facilitate easy accessibility.
• IT facilities exist in the library. In order to improve the teaching and learning updated information is required. The library adopted a well-defined policy to          accumulate reading materials.The following steps are adhered to.
• Preparation of the budget with Library Committee including infrastructure and resources to ensure purchase of reading materials.
• The library regularly entertains requisitions for books, journals, magazines and other reading materials from staff and students and tries to acquire the same at          the earliest.
• The publisher's catalogues are received in the library periodically. Then they are circulated to the concerned departments. The books for purchases are                          recommended and they are placed on approval through local vendors for selection by the Staff.
• Once the proposed books are received the faculty members review and then the order is placed for the same.
• The current titles purchased by the library are regularly displayed in library, staff room and students notice board for their references.
• Library receives books on approval from local vendors on regular basis. These books are displayed in the library and concerned faculty is informed about the          arrival for selection.
• The library conducts the books fair and exhibition wherein teachers and students participate and recommend books for the library.
• To develop, organize and enhance the library resources and services to fulfill the demands in terms of curricular, instructional and research for students and           staff.
• To provide seamless access to comprehensive, quality resources in physical and digital formats in support of teaching, research and learning needs of the          students and staff.