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Shri. Shahu Shikshan Seva Prasarak Mandal’s

SHRI. VIJAYSINHA YADAV ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, Peth Vadgaon Tal. Hatkanangale Dist. Kolhapur 416112.

Department of Library and Information Science

BROUCHURE

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Librarian Mr. Raghunath R. Chavan with students

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INTRODUCTION:

In keeping with the Vision and Mission of the Institute, Vijaysinha

Yadav Arts and Science College Library plays a vital role in supporting

teaching and learning activities. Library is meant to help academic community

faculty & students to keep abreast with the latest development in their

respective subjects and to provide information support for research. At the

same time for the students, library is a source to get information support for

their course curriculum as well as for their self-development. Vivekananda

College Library is housed in a three storied building at the hub of the campus.

It has a well-chosen collection of books, journals and e-resources from all

major subject areas. The book collection includes prominent text books,

supplementary reading materials as well as reference books. The library has

been automated using Easy and Useful Integrated Library Automation

Software - user-friendly library package developed by “Vishwajeet Desai and

Company Pvt. Ltd, Kolhapur”. The software facilitates automated circulation

(issue - return) of books and speedy access to bibliographic, location &

availability information of the books. The operations of the library are fully

computerized and the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is accessible

in library premises.

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LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE_________________________

The library operates under the guidance of the advisory committee that meets

periodically and reviews the status and suggests new initiatives. The committee consists of:

• Chairman – Principal,

• Secretary-Librarian,

• Members- HODs, all department and students representative.

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

NAME DESIGNATION

Prin. Dr. M. Y. Bachulakar Chairman

Mr. R. R. Chavan Secretary

Prof. Dr. B. S. Jadhav Member

Prof. Dr. N. I. Shaikh Member

Prof. D. G. Jagtap Member

Prof. Mrs. R. A. Pawar Member

----------------------------- Student Representative

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LIBRARY COMMITTEE

NAME Department DESIGNATION

Mr. R. R. Chavan Library Chairman

Prof. Nikam A. H. HOD Pol. Sc. Member

Prof. Patil S. P. HOD English Member

Prof. Dr. B. S. Jadhav HOD Geography

Member

Prof. Dr. N. I. Shaikh HOD Hindi Member

Prof. D. G. Jagtap HOD Botany Member

Prof. Mrs. R. A. Pawar HOD Chemistry

Member

Prof. Chavan A. S. HOD Sociology

Member

Prof. Jadhav A. V. HOD Economics

Member

Prof. Mane S. V. HOD History Member

Dr. Smt. Patil P. S. HOD Marathi Member

Prof. Patil S. S. HOD Physics Member

Prof. Patil D. B. HOD Mathematics

Member

Prof. Atigre R. H. HOD Zoology Member

Prof. Patil S. M. Sports Member

Prof. Dr. Mane C. B. Coordinator Computer Sc.

Member

Prof. Dr. Maske S. V. Coordinator Microbiology

Member

----------------------------- Student Representative

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LIBRARY BUILDING:

College has a well-equipped area, spacious and computerized l ibrary.

Area of library building, 38 X 93 = 3534 (Sq. ft.)

• Staff Reading Room 14 X 08 = 112

• Boys Reading Room 27 X 12.6 = 340.2

• Girls Reading Room 27 X 18 = 486

• Passage 20 X 59.5 =1190

• Jr. College Library 27 X 17.8 = 480.6

• Journal/Magazine 10 X 07 = 70

• Librarian Room &

Reprographic Section 15 X 12 = 180

• E- Accesses Section 20 X 05 = 100

• Stack Room With Barrowing

Section 24 X 19 = 456

• Weed Out Section 07 X 17 = 119

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WORKING SCHEDULE:

The Library is open 8 hours from Monday to Saturday. The Library remains closed

on all Gazette holidays and Sunday.

Lending services are available Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.00pm.

Library Schedule

Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Sunday Closed

Circulation Desk 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Reference & Periodical Section 10.00am to 4.00pm

Study Room 9.30am to5.00pm

LIBRARY COLLECTION

The new Books, New Journals and other reading materials are purchased as per the

demands from the staff, students as per the requirements of syllabi & referring to

catalogues. The library has over the years built a good collection of over 16428 books, 38

CD & Videos, subscribes 48 periodicals & 8 newspapers. All current issues of journals &

magazines are displayed in the Reference & periodical Section.

Print Collection (Up to 5/12/2015)

Total Books 16428

Unique Titles: 6437

Back Runs of Periodicals: 180

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Print Periodicals:

Periodicals Subscribed: 48

Non-Print Collection:

CD/DVD 38

E-Books (Infl ibnet N-List

Consortia)

90000+

E-Journals (Inflibnet N-List

Consortia)

6000+

British Council Library consortia 10000+CDS

25000+DVDs

100000+World

literature

Online access

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No. of BOOKS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 2007-08 TO 2015-16

YEAR TEXT REFERENCE BOOKS

TOTAL

No. o f BOOKS

Amount No. o f BOOKS

Amount No. o f BOOKS

Amount

2007-08 353 16545.00 291 105772.00 644 122317.00

2008-09 491 65451.00 312 137884.00 803 203335.00

2009-10 533 57459.00 286 66053.00 819 123512.00

2010-11 222 11600.00 847 138900.00 1069 150500.00

2011-12 55 5100.00 1118 196973.00 1173 202073.00

2012-13 61 3605.00 412 107526.00 473 111131.00

2013-14 685 37225.00 501 128295.00 1186 165520.00

2014-15 2793 213887.0 401 140609.00 3194 354496.00

2015-16 1231 89643.00 250 150473.00 1481 240116.00

TOTAL 6424 500515.00 4418 1172485.00 10842 1673000.00

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No. of PERIODICALS SUBSCRIBED DURING THE YEAR 2010-11 TO 2014-205

YEAR NO OF PERIODICALS AMOUNT

2010-11 28 8363.00

2011-12 32 12006.00

2012-13 36 13890.00

2013-14 42 17139.00

2014-15 44 22241.00

2015-16 48 28306.00

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E L E C T R O N I C R E S O U R C E S

Library subscribes N-LIST – electronic resource package offered to the colleges by

INFLIBNET. It consists of E –Journals and E-books which can be accessed by the user

community of the college. Through NLIST platform, users can get access to more than

97000+ e-books and 6000 + e-journals using user ID and password. User ID and password

can be collected by contacting the librarian.

Electronic Resources can be accessed through http://iproxy.inflibnet.ac.in:2048/login

LIST OF PERIODICALS 2015-16

Sr. No.

Name of the Journal/ Magazine Subject Annual Subscription

Remark

1 LALIT Marathi 280 2 LOKRAJYA Political Science 100 3 MILUNI SARYAJANI MARATHI 500 4 AAPAL PARYAVARAN ENVIRONMENT 420 5 SHIKSHAN AANI SAMAJ MARATHI 150 6 PARIVARTANACHA

VATSARU MARATHI 350

7 SADHANA MARATHI 600 8 BHASHA HINDI 250 9 HANSA HINDI 600 10 BHARATIY ITIHAS ANI

SANSKRUTI ITIHAS 200

11 ASMITADARSH MARATHI 150

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12 PANCHADHARA MARATHI 200 13 GRANTH PARIVAR LIBRARY SC 180 14 PRABHODHAN

PRAKASHAN JOTI MARATHI 250

15 SHIKSHAN SANKRAMAN MARATHI 200 16 SHETI PRAGATI BOTANY 300 17 ANDOLAN SHAWAT

VIKASASATHI SOCIOLOGY 300

18 ALOCHANA HINDI 300 19 KRIDA VISHWA SPORTS 100 20 THE SUNDAY INDIAN POL SC 540 (3 Y ) 21 HUMAN FACTOR SOCIOLOGY 720 (3 y ) 22 IJIDT JOUNAL GENERAL 4000 23 EMPLOYMENT NEWS ALL 350 24 UNIVERSITY NEWS ALL 950 25 MAINSTREAM ENGLISH 600 26 ARTHSHASTRA (INDIAN

JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND RESEARCH)

ECONOMICS 1200

27 ECONOMICS & POLITICAL ALL 2400 WEEKLY 28 AAPAL CAREAR ALL 500 WEEKLY 29 SPARDHA PARIKSHA ALL 300 30 ROCK PEBBLES ENGLISH 700 31 ANDHA SHRADHA

NIRMULAN SOCIOLOGY 350

32 MAHARASHTRA SHINCHAN VIKAS

ECONOMICS 500

33 JEEVAN VIKAS MARATHI 60 34 ARTHSANVAD ECONOMICS 1000 35 VARTAMAN SAHITYA HINDI 500 36 DWAN TO EARTH ENVIRONMENT 360(3 Y) 37 BULLETINE OF MATERIAL

SCIENCE PHYSICS/MATHS 700

38 JOURNAL OF ASTROPHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

PHYSICS 500 QUARTERLY

39 JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY 1100 MONTHLY

40 JOURNAL OF EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE

PHYSICS/GEOGRAPHY 700 8 ISSUE

41 JOURNAL OF PHYSICS – PRAMANA

PHYSICS 1100 MONTHLY

42 PROCEEDINGS OF MATHAMATICAL SCIENCE

MATHS 500 QUARTERLY

43 SADHANA (ENGINIRING SC)

MATHS/PHYSICS 800 8 ISSUE

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44 RESONANCE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE

MATHS/PHYSICS 700 MONTHLY

45 JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCE MICROBIO,ZOOLOY, BOTANY

700 QUARTERLY

47 JOURNAL OF GENETICS MICRO, ZOOLOGY 600 QUARTERLY 48 CURRENT SCIENCE ALL SCIENCE 2000 FORTNIGHTLY 49 MAHARASHTRA

BHUGOLSHASTRA PARISHAD (International Research Journal of Geography)

GEOGRAPHY 500 HALF YEARLY

Membership:

Library offers membership to all enrolled students, faculty members and

staff of the college and parent institutes, students of YCMOU study center. Library

membership is also extended external users from society also.

LIBRARY USERS

Students 1155

Faculties 72

Non-Teaching Staff 25

External Users 102

YCMOU Study Centers & BCA

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Total Users 1409

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HUMAN RESOURCES IN LIBRARY:

Positions No. of staff

Mr. R.R. Chavan Librarian 01

Mrs. D. S. Rawal Library Clerk 01

Mr. M. D. Patil

Mr. T. I. Shaikh Library Attendant 02

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Librarian

Mr. Chavan Raghunath Ramchandra (M.A., M. Lib and I. Sc., M. Phil.)

Email: rrchavan6650@gmail.com

Librarian’s responsibility is to make sure that we provide the necessary resources & support for students & faculty Also deal with renewal of ID Cards, online resources (n-list.)

Reports directly to the principal regarding library. Librarian represents the library on internal/external committees.

Students & faculty are free to submit requests for new items. Which we do our best to obtain

If users have any enquires or if they cannot find something on the OPAC then

please ask me for help. Issues No due certificates to users.

Classification & cataloging of books, Journals to enter bibliographic data into Library Software as per national/international standards so that the book will be ready to go onto library shelves.

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Mrs. Dipali S. Rawal (B.Com., M. Com. Appear )

Library Clerk

• As a Library clerk duty includes:

• acquisitions operations including: ordering & receipt of library material in all formats and

media.

• Maintains accurate acquisition data, statistics, and report.

• And to perform routine circulation, reserve & overdue procedures.

• Provides information to users on circulation rules, policies & procedure.

• Issues No due certificates to users. • Registration & issuing of ID cards to newly enrolled students, faculty members & staff of

college according to library procedures.

• Administration of book bank facility.

Mr. Manik D. Patil (B.A., LTC) Mr. Tausif I. Shaikh (H.S.C., LTC)

Library Attendant Library Attendants

• Assist in opening & closing the library

• Dusting of books, periodicals both loose & bound volumes shelves chairs, table (if needed)

• Arrangement of chairs, tables in respective units, sections in the reading hall.

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• Undertaking Xerox works. All other such as may be assigned from time to time.

• They are responsible for photocopy or digitally scan articles newspapers& question papers,

publicity, displaying news & distribution of same to students. Operates office machinery

such as scanner Printer& photocopier

• He is responsible for library stock verification.

• Preparation of material for binding.

TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTUCTURE :

LIBRARY AUTOMATION:

Library Software : The l ibrary has been automated using Sl im 21 Integrated l ibrary Automation Software - user-fr iendly l ibrary package developed by “Easy and Useful Pvt. Ltd. Kolhapur”. The software facil i tates automated circulat ion ( issue - return) of books and speedy access to bibliographic, location & availabil i ty information of the books. The operations of the l ibrary computerized and the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is accessible in l ibrary on 24Х 7 basis.

Barcode technology: Bar Code Technology for Issue and Return of Books has been used in l ibrary. All books have been entered in the database and the books are being issued through computer to all registered users.

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COMPUTERS AND INTERNET:

Library has 5 computers having 100 mbps band width connectivity & 2 printers for

public access to users. We provide computing, internet facilities to library members free of

charge. Our public computers are connected to the internet and Microsoft Office software is

installed. Most web based email services can be accessed in the library. All our computers

have security and anti-virus software and any device users attach to our computer will

automatically be checked for viruses.

Printers and Scanners: All computers are connected to a printer and printouts are

available in black and white charges apply for this service. Library also have an A4 scanner

which can be used with specified computers; if you need to use the scanner we suggest that

user should ask the library staff to discuss your needs as library cannot guarantee

immediate availability and scanner is not supported on all computers. Anti-virus software is

regularly updated and external devices are virus checked before use.

Photocopier Machine: Black & White copier is available on ground floor. All users can

get this service free of charge. Photocopying service was provided to users for reference

materials like periodicals, reference books, and bound volumes etc. which are available for

reference purpose only.

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News & notification display: News related to college, students faculty and parent institute

are displayed on notice board.

Webpage/Sub domain: the library details are provided on college website,

www.vympv.ac.in.

LIBRARY SERVICES:

Library offers following services to its users for effective & efficient use of its resources.

� Circulation Service

� Book Bank Service

� Reference Services

� Study Room/Reading Facility

� Question paper Archives Service

� Newspaper clipping service

� Open Access

� Photo copy/Reprography Service

� Internet Facility

� OPAC

� Regular Orientation

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� Inter-Library Loan

� Current Awareness Service

� New Email Alert Service

CIRCULATION DESK SERVICES : Following services are being provided at circulat ion counter:

� Membership registration

� Issue of Books/Journals/ CDs

� Return/Renewal of Books/Journals/ CDs

� Collection and Remittance of overdue charges and fine charges

� Reservation of Book

� Reminders for overdue books

� Interlibrary Loan

� Issue of Temporary permits for external users

� Loss of Books

� General Enquiries

� Issue of No dues certificates

BOOKS FOR COMPETATIVE EXAM :

Books for various competi t ive exams l ike MPSC, UPSC, MH-CET,

MBA-CET, DEFENCE ENTRANCE EXAM, NET/SET,IIT-JEEE C.A.

foundations are provided to students against their ID cards.

BOOKBANK SERVICE

In addition to the regular library and information services, book bank service is

being provided to ensure essential study materials to all students. The main aim of this

service is to help the needy meritorious students. Book bank scheme is run to help students

belonging to economically and socially weaker sections of the society. Set of books

regarding syllabus are issued to students for the whole Semester and taken back after the

end semester examination is over. In academic year 2015-2016, 732 students got 4274

books in this facility.

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REFERENCE SERVICE:

Information requirements of the users are considered satisfactorily through active reference services.

STUDY ROOM SERVICE/ READING ROOM FACILITY :

Separate study rooms are available to girls, boys and faculties.

QUESTIONPAPER ARCHIEVES SERVICE :

Library provides the access of previous years' exam-papers of Shivaji University

examination. Library has made an archive of previous years' exam-papers of (coverage

period: 2008 to till 2015) User can get / access previous years' exam-papers in this archive

by subject name. User can get scanned question papers copy in the USB storage Device.

This service is free for all members of library.

NEWSPAPER CLIPPING SERVICE :

Library provides the newspaper clipping service on news related to college,

university & parent institution. Also provide department related news paper clippings.

REPROGRAPHY SERVICE:

The college library has started Photocopying/ Reprography Unit. Its timings are

9.30 am to 5. pm from Monday to Saturday. The service is for all the faculty members &

staff of college at pay base. Photocopying facility is available to students at reduced rates of

Rs.1 per page throughout the library hours. Reprography service is provided to users for

reference materials like periodicals, reference books, and bound volumes etc. which are

available for reference purpose only.

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OPEN ACCESS:

Faculty Members, staff of colleges, and students of final year and P.G. department

shall be allowed to have an open access to the stack room, others may be granted open

access in special cases by the Librarian on his issuing a written pass on every occasion.

INTERNET BROWSING :

Students and faculty members can browse internet for academic purposes from the

library. Library has 3 computers with internet to access e-resources to users.

OPAC:

To see a complete list of books on a particular subject one should look at the library

catalogue. Library catalogue can also be used for checking particular titles by author's

name, key-word or title. Library catalogue is computerized and can be accessed from a

terminal in the library. Assistance in searching the catalogue or locating books is available

from the Help Desk.

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USER LIBRARY ORIENTATION :

New entrant users are provided with orientation towards library resources and

services for their better utilization. The library organizes orientation program for the benefit

of new students in the beginning of academic year. They are taken around the library to

familiarize them with various resources and services available for them. Training sessions

are also organized whenever a new product or service is introduced. Any user desiring to

know more about library resources and service or to learn how to use a particular resource

like OPAC, e-journals, databases etc. should contact in charge, of library. Few re-

orientation programs are also conducted to regular users as per the requirement.

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE COURSE

The col lege l ibrary has run “Library Management Cert if icate

course” under the department of Adult and Continuous Education, Shivaji University,

Kolhapur. Three batches are completed successfully.

Sr. No. Year Total No. of

Students

Appeared for

Exam.

Pass Fail Percentage

(%)

1. 2011 18 18 17 01 94.44

2 2012 12 12 10 02 80

3 2015 15 15 15 00 100

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INTER-LIBRARY LOAN :

Library offers an Inter-Library Loan service which provides access to material not

held within library while also supplying material from its own stock to other libraries. ILL

services are free to the user for current students, staff, faculty, Library staff go to all

reasonable lengths to obtain materials for users as quickly as possible and will pay

associated fees to lending libraries. It takes an average of 7-10 days for loan materials to

arrive. Journal articles/ book chapters are usually available more quickly.

CURRENTAWARENESS SERVICE &SELECTIVE DESSIMINATION

SERVICE:

The purpose of a current-awareness service is to inform the users about new

acquisitions in the libraries. Library particular have used display boards and shelves to draw

attention to recent additions, library produce complete or selective lists for circulation to

patrons. Library adopted a practice of selective dissemination of information In order to

keep inform users, information about the latest addition of the following are displayed on

regular basis:

OTHER ACTIVITIES OF LIBRARY

� BOOK EXIHIBITION PROGRAMME

The Library Committee plans and oversees a rotating roster of exhibitions in the

Library that showcase Library holdings and collections and/or enhance the cultural and

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intellectual life students and faculty members. In particular, Library is committed to

presenting a high-quality exhibitions program that supports the teaching and research

mission of the college. Preference is given to exhibitions that connect to curriculum, faculty

and student research, campus organizations and events, and/or current events. The

Exhibitions Committee is responsible for all exhibitions displayed in the Library and is

chaired by the Events &Exhibitions honorable guests.

� BEST READER AWARD:

Best Library Reader awards were instituted every year to the students who read

books and utilizes other library resources at a maximum in the most effective manner.

The awards are distributed in the Annual Day function every year.

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� BOOK REVIEW COMPETITION:

Every year library has organized best book review competition for cultivating

reading habits of students. Along with students, faculty members can also participate in this

competition. The awards for best review are distributed in the Annual Day function every

year.

� EARN AND LEARN SCHEME:

This scheme being implemented by the college enables the society and

economically disadvantaged students to earn small amount of money by working in various

college departments. They are usually absorbed in such areas of activity of the college as

library & administrative office, these scheme help students to get first –hand experience of

varied nature and to develop their personality and communication skills.

� GRANTH DINDI

Every year at the beginning Vijaywant Mahotsav college library has

organized ‘grath dindi’ to awareness of reading habits in society .

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USER EDUCATION/LIBRARY ORIENTATION

As part of our commitment to serve our users in an effective way for supporting their

information and research needs. Library offers for our users to learn more about library and

its resources. User education/Library Orientation is offered through library open tours and

lecture at library hall in the begging of each academic year. User Education instruction take

place in the library. In the library students can experience hands on training with the

library’s touch screen OPAC and library’s numerous collections. Instruction sessions are

held on 2nd floor of the library.

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A Library Orientation Program-Knowing your Library & Effective use of Library was

conducted for Frist Year Students and newly Joined staff.

INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAM

HOW TO ACCESS E-RESOURCES UNDER N-LIST CONSORTIA

Date and Time: 09/08/2015 at 10.00 am to 11.00 am

Venue: Seminar Hall

Chief Guest:Dr.M. Y. Bachulakar.

Principal

Shri. Vijaysinha Yadav Arts and Science College, Peth Vadgaon

Resource Person:Mr. Chavan Raghunath Ramchandra.

Librarian

Shri. Vijaysinha Yadav Arts and Science College, Peth Vadgaon

Aim of Program:

• To Increase the awareness about e –resources under N-list.

• To train the Users in accessing e-resources.

Targeted Audience

Report of Program: The program was inaugurated by Prin. Dr. M. Y.

Bachulakar, in his address he emphasizes the library’s role in supporting teaching

and learning activities of parent institution and expresses his concern about

emergence of new technology in libraries. Librarian Mr. Chavan R. R. has delivered

welcome speech and explained background of the program. He highlighted the

importance of e-resources in academic process. There were 127 participants

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participated in said program. Training program intended to create awareness as well

as acquaint the participants with the e-resources available under INFLIBNET N-list

E-resource package. The workshop aims to inspire and motivate the participants to

upgrade their skills in using e-resources. The overall workshop was very informative

and appreciated by participants.

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LIBRARY SUGGETION / FEEDBACK REGISTER.

The feedback is very good criterion for evaluation of library usage.

USER FEEDBACK 2014-15

Particulars Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor

Library Resources 26.3% 49.1% 22.3% 2% 0.3%

Library Timing 16.8% 22.5% 46.2% 6.4% 8.1%

Library Staff 9.3% 28% 48.9% 10.4% 3.4%

Library Collection Arrangement 22.3% 26.3% 44% 19.7% 10%

Circulation Service 20% 25.5% 41.8% 7.3% 5.4%

Book Bank Service 20.6% 22.4% 45.5% 6.7% 4.8%

Study Room Facility 23.1% 31.2% 38.2% 7% 0.5%

Internet Facility 22.3% 26.3% 44% 5.4% 2%

Question paper Achieve Service 22.4% 28.2% 40% 7.1% 2.3%

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BEST PRACTICES OF LIBRARY:

� Book lending service

� Book Bank scheme

� Books for competitive exams

� Touch screen OPAC

� News clipping service through LED display

� Internet facility Wi-Fi

� Printing/scanning/reprography service

� Open access for PG students

� Inter Library Loan

� Earn & Learn Scheme

� Net/set coaching classes

FUTURE PLANS:

� Development of E-Books collection.

� Development of E -Institutional Repository.

� Organize National/International Seminars, Workshops, and Conference.

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USAGE OF LIBRARY SERVICES &RESOURCES:

NO OF LIBRARY VISITS:

Shri. Vijaysinha Yadav Arts and Science College, Peth Vadgaon

Library Visits Year No of Visits Average

2010-11 17998 61 2011-12 20242 68 2012-13 21290 72 2013-14 23872 83 2014-15 26802 91 2015-16 38348 126

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YEARWISE AVERAGE DAILYBOOK ISSUE RETURN

DAILY BOOK ISSUE & RETURN

YEAR No of Working Days

Total Circulat ion Dai ly Average

2010-11 291 15998 54

2011-12 294 17742 60

2012-13 293 18290 62

2013-14 289 19872 68

2014-15 293 21802 74

2015-16 302 32348 107

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NO.OF STUDENTS AVAILING BOOK BANK FACILITY

FROM 2010-11 TO2014-15

YEAR NO OF STUDENTS Issue Total No. of Books

2010-11 346 1399

2011-12 371 1971

2012-13 411 1995

2013-14 658 2136

2014-15 765 2701

2015-16 782 4274

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GENERAL LIBRARY RULES:

� Identity Card should be compulsory in the library.

� User has to enter his/her name and put his/her signature in the register kept

for the purpose at the entrance of the library.

� While entering in the library’s main stack room, User should leave their

personal belongings at the property counter. Only loose papers and note

books are allowed inside the stack room.

� Users should maintain silence in the library and should not disturb others in

any way.

� Eating strictly prohibited inside the library.

� Mobile phones are not permitted to use inside the library.

� Users are not allowed to write anything and otherwise defacing table tops,

walls or other surfaces.

� Users must not use any part of the Library for any kind of organized

gathering.

� If User found guilty of misconduct with library staff will be referred to

Principal/ Librarian for disciplinary action.

CIRCULATION DESK RULES:

� Books can be borrowed against library membership card/ID card issued by

library to the borrowers.

� The library membership card is non-transferable and their loss should be

immediately reported to the library.

� The borrower is responsible for any book issued against the library

membership card, as per the library records.

� Books shall be re-issued to the same borrower at once only. But, if there is a

demand for the book, the request for renewal may be turned down by the

library.

� The librarian can recall books and publications at any time, if need arises.

� Over dues charges shall be charged from the students if they fail to return

the book(s) on or before the due date as indicated on the Due-Date-Slip in

the book:

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� A book lost by the user shall be replaced either with latest edition or the

double price shall be charged.

Rules for Book Banks Facilities

� The Book will be given to the students of all the categories on the basis of the

first come first serve.

� Depending upon the availability of the sets of books the priority will be given

to the students whose parent’s income is lowest.

� All students who are availing the facility must ensure retuning the entire set of

books provided to them after completion of their final examination in the

concerned Semester.

� If any student availing the facility loses the book / damages the book /

disfigures the books he / she shall replace the Volume(s) with new book (or

pay the current cost of the book plus fine, if any, as may be directed by

authority).

Internet Usage Rules:

� User must use the computers and network in a responsible manner.

� Users must use the computers only for academic purpose. Accessing to

Social networking site like facebook, Gmail chat etc are not allowed.

� Computer and network use will be monitored. If user fail to comply with

these standards, library staff will terminate his/her session.

� User must not knowingly violate the security of the network, introduce or

transmit a virus or contravene licensing agreements or copyright law.

� Users must refrain from using, transmitting or downloading material which

is pornographic, obscene, racist, defamatory, illegal or offensive to others.

� When using Library’s equipment and software you must not interfere with

the equipment or software, introduce or download other software, or connect

any external devices without seeking permission.

� Downloading software to the hard drive is not permitted.

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� Due to the public nature of these facilities, users visiting web sites that

request that the user save their settings/details/credentials should elect NOT

to save such details on library computers. To do so puts your privacy at risk

� Library makes every effort to ensure that its public computing facilities are

safe and free from malware and viruses. However, due to the public nature

of these facilities, members of Library computers at their own risk.

Reference and Periodical Section Rules :

� Identity Card should be compulsory.

� Users have to enter his/her name and put his/her signature in the register

kept for the purpose at the entrance of the study room.

� Reference Documents like Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Year Books, Journals

(Bound), Project Reports, Handbooks will not be issued out.

� Reference Documents may be issued classroom use upon the request of a

faculty member, but shall be returned within a day.

� Periodicals shall be for reference section use only. However, users may

borrow a periodical, other than the latest issue for a period of not more than

one (1) week.

� Maintain silence and should not disturb other users in any way.

Rules for Study Room:

� Users have to enter his/her name and put his/her signature in the register

kept for the purpose at the entrance of the study room.

� Maintain silence in the study room and should not disturb other users in any

way.

� Eating strictly prohibited inside the study room.

� Mobile phones are not permitted to use inside study room.