Overview

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                                                                    “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”

                                                        NELSON MANDELA

Dr CSN Degree and PG College, Bhimavaram hasagoodlibrarywithlargecollectionofbooksincludingbothReference books and Textbooks. The library is divided into various sections for smooth functioning. Students areencouraged to visit library to read books, magazines, etc., prepare notes, project reports, etc., supporting theirlearningprocess.

Vision:

Incorporating latest technology and creating a knowledge hub to support all stakeholders of the College byproviding access to the widest possible spectrum of information resources such as digital, online databases, printand non-print materials relevant to the curricular, informational and innovative research needs of the academiccommunity', thusprovidingtheRightInformationtotheRightUserattheRightTimeandintheRightFormat.

Mission:

Integrating all the existing open-access digitized and digital contents across the globe to provide a single-windowaccess with e-learning facility to different groups of users to serve the dynamic information needs of students andstaff so as to support them to achieve their highest academic potential and help them acquire research skillsnecessaryforlifelonglearning.

Objectives:

• To acquire,organize and up date library resources and services to support the changing demand sof the curricular, instructional, and research programs of the academic community, thus strengthening teaching-learning process.
• To establish a computer infrastructure of all library operations and services by acquiring librarycomputersoftware andhardware tomake computerizationfunctional;
• Tocreateanatmospherewhereinstudentsandfacultymaycarryonthelearningprocessenjoyableandmotivatingthemtoreadbeyondtheircurricularrequirements.
• Toprovideinstructionandassistanceintheeffectiveuseoflearningresources/services
  
• To work with faculty in integrating information skills ,knowledge of information sources, and the useof technology in accessing information needed to strengthen their instruction, research and extensionprogrammes

Central Library, A Gateway to the Knowledge Repositories, is one of the central supportservices of Dr CSN Degree and PD College, Bhimavaram. It was established in the year1991 with an initial collection 2650 books and presently available books 9359. Thedepartment of Library Science is a Separate wing for the convenient use of Students andStaff.TheLibraryisunderprocessofcomputerizedwithe-Granthalaya softwarepackageofGURUKUL.administrator.drcsninstitutions.in/SiteLogin.aspx?ActionID=1

Aims and Objectives:

• Betheknowledgehubofthecollegeanddisseminateknowledgeaswidelyaspossible.Facilitatecreationofnewknowledge
  
• Facilitateoptimaluseofknowledgebyallstaffandstudents.
  
• Supportingandenhancingeducationalgoalsasoutlinedcollegelibrarymissionandcurriculum.
• Toremaintechnologicallyadvancedandupdated
  
• Provideacurriculum-based,flexiblyscheduled,openaccesslearningenvironmentthataccommodatesalllearners.
  
• Encourageandfoster readinghabitamongstaffandstudents.

Future Plans:

• Toimprovethereadinghabits
• Budgetallocationtobemadeforsubscription ofon-linejournals.
• ToincreasethetotalcollectionofbooksforthebenefitofStudentsandstaff.
• TorequesttheStateGovernment,HigherEducationdepartmentandthe UGC to sanction funds and non-recurring grants for overalldevelopmentofthecollegelibraries.
• Tomakepartitiontoreferencesection,periodicalsection,newspapersection, stockarea.
• TotieupthroughMOUswithuniversities,Nationallevelinstitutions

LibraryCollection:

• MBA,. MCA., DEGREE TOTAL  Books -9369
• Online JournalswithBackVolumes - 57
• PrintMagazines  - 26
• INFLIBNET-N-LIST -* 6,150e-journals & 31,64,309e-books
• MAGZTER  - 01+onlineMagazines&News
• PrintNewspapers - 06
• BrarVision(TalkingBooks) - 14
• Manuscripts&Rare Collectiononline  - 10
• Globe - 01
• CDs/DVDs - 550+

LibrarySections:

1. Textbook&ReferenceSection–Alltextbooksandreferencebooksarearrangedsubject-wiseinracksandusershave open-accesstogofreelytothe racksandselectthe bookwhatevertheywant.
2. CirculationSection–Booksaregivenforhomeissue.StudentsareissuedaBar-codedLibrarycardforusingthis section.
3. ReprographicSection– Libraryhasphotocopyingfacilitieswithinpremisesfreeofcost.
4. InternetSection–Theinternetfacilityisprovidedforeducationalpurposesonly, freeofcost.
5. Reading Room Section – Books on Competitive Examinations are issued to students for useinthe readingroomonly.inWeekends,booksareavailableforhomeissue.
6. Brar Vision: E-Resources Section for Visually Challenged Students – This section has twocomputersandheadphonesforassistingthevisuallychallengedstudentstousecomputersforaccessingonline resourcesontheinternetas wellas speciallydesignedtalkingbooksande-books.

Periodicals Section – This section houses journals, magazines, newspapers, question papersets. Students are issued the above materials for reading room use only. This section has open access for students and faculty as  well as neighbouring public.

Computerizationof theLibrary:

The library network comprises one server and 2 nodes. The Library uses the GURUKUL. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) provides access to the bibliographic database. WebOPACand Mobile OPACservices are offered to facilitate the user community to search the library resources fromanywhere and at any time. provided Students are issued bar-coded library cards at the beginning of the academicyear. New arrivals are processed, bar-coded and made available for circulation in their respective sections. Booksnot in regular use, i.e. the passive collection, are being bar-coded in a phased manner. Circulation activities tostudentsas wellas staffhavebeenautomated.

FatherofLibrary Science Dr.S.R.Ranganathan

Fivelawsoflibraryscience

Booksareforuse

Everyreaderhis/herbook

Everybookitsreader

Savethetimeofthereader

Thelibraryisagrowingorganism.

                                                                             LibraryStaff

S.No	Name	Designation	Qualifications
1	K.V.PRASAD	Lecturer in LibraryScience	B.L.I.Sc
2	G.ANANTHA RATNAM	Library Assistant	DEGREE

Accommodation    (Area)

The library is situated in the heart of the college.

Total area - 929.03Sqf

 

 Library Advisory Committee:

College Library is run under the directions and guidance of the College Library AdvisoryCommittee. An active, vibrant and dynamic library system depends on dedicated LibraryAdvisory Committee members who have a vision to ensure that library resources arepurchased to stimulate resource-based teaching and learning. A Library AdvisoryCommittee is an essential component of effective library management and governance. Ithelpstoensurethatthelibraryisoperatinginaccordancewithitsmissionandprioritiesandthat resources are allocated in a way that supports these goals Overseeing the library'soperation and management, the Library Advisory Committee reviews and recommendspolicies for the library, with particular attention to the collection budget and to thedistributionofresourcesamongacademicdivisionsandunits.

The Library Committee is an advisory body complementing the Librarian forsmooth and effective functioning of the library. The Advisory committee suggestionsare taken in to consideration in purchase, subscription of magazines Textbooks andReferencebooksetc.

 

Computerization:

ThelibrarybooksareComputerizingwithe-Granthalaya2.0ofNationalInformaticsCentre,(NIC),NewDelhi, Installedandusing.

 

LibraryCommunity