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The only true equalizers in the world are

books;

The only treasure-house open to all comers

is a library;

The only wealth which will not decay is

knowledge;

The only jewel which you can carry beyond

the grave is wisdom."

- J. A. Langford

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A precious, mouldering pleasure 't is

To meet an antique book,

In just the dress his century wore;

A privilege, I think,

His venerable hand to take,

And warming in our own,

A passage back, or two, to make

To times when he was young.

His quaint opinions to inspect,

His knowledge to unfold

On what concerns our mutual mind,

The literature of old;

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What interested scholars most,

What competitions ran

When Plato was a certainty.

And Sophocles a man;

When Sappho was a living girl,

And Beatrice wore

The gown that Dante deified.

Facts, centuries before,

He traverses familiar,

As one should come to town

And tell you all your dreams were true;

He lived where dreams were sown.

His presence is enchantment,

You beg him not to go;

Old volumes shake their vellum heads

And tantalize, just so.

-Emily Dickinson

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• Kanika Library was established in

the year 1922 by Lt. Governor of

Bihar and Orissa. It is the oldest

library in the State and the Central

library of Ravenshaw University.

• Maharaja of Kanika Sri Rajendra

Narayan Bhanjadeo had

generously donated Rs 55,000 for

its construction, which stands

today as a beautiful piece of

architecture .

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eCentenary LibraryCentenary Library

The foundation stone of the Centenary Library was laid by the

then Union Minister,Education,Dr.Triguna Sen on 4th December

1968.

The Centenary Library was inaugurated by Smt.Nandini Satpathy,

Chief Minister of Orissa on 15th December 1975.

The erstwhile Ravenshaw College became a University in 2006.

The Centenary library’s principal collection comprises rare books,

bound volumes of journals, textbooks, theses, project reports,

current journals, electronic resources,CD library,etc., Special

collections include: Braille books,

Career Counseling, Competition books,

Human Rights, Complementary books.

Women studies and empowerment.

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eRavenshaw Knowledge Center(RKC)Ravenshaw Knowledge Center(RKC)

Crescat scientia, vita excolatur

“Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life

enriched “

Ravenshaw Knowledge Centre (RKC), with Kanika Library as its

nucleus, has been established to provide comprehensive resources

and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning

needs of the University.

To fulfill this mission, the Library commits to:

Understand the research, teaching, and learning needs of its

users;

Build collections and create tools to support research, teaching,

and learning;

Provide access to and promote the discovery and use of local

and external information resources;

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eRavenshaw Knowledge Center(RKC)Ravenshaw Knowledge Center(RKC)

Ensure the preservation and long-lasting availability of Library

collections and resources;

Create hospitable physical and virtual environments for study,

teaching, and research;

Collaborate with other members of the University to enrich the

research and learning community;

Advance local, national, and international library and

information initiatives;

Develop, encourage, and sustain expertise, skill, commitment

and an innovative spirit in its staff.

Through promotion, the Library makes people aware of the

resources available to them, and through innovation, it makes

access to these resources easier. To serve future users, the Library

preserves information across all formats and ensures effective

storage and delivery systems.

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over 2 lakh books, journals and

heritage documents, RKC ensures

that its collections remain

forward-looking, diverse in

breadth and form, open to

browsing, and of world-

renowned quality

The extraordinary growth of the

University’s academic programs

in recent years, along with the

rapid expansion of electronic

information resources, has

provided an impetus for the

Ravenshaw Knowledge Center to

serve as an active catalyst for

knowledge dissemination.

RKC has introduced

innovative services like

Ravenshaw Knowledge

Portal, Text book library,

Internet-cum-Digital

Library, Music Library,

On-line Reading Room,

UGC INFLIB Network,

National Knowledge

Network, subscription to

subject databases, on-

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eRKC-OrganizationRKC-Organization

Director(RKC)-Mr.C.Ramaswamy

Librarian-In-Charge-

Ms.Jana Jagruti Das

Asst. Librarian(Circulation)-

Mr.D.P.Tudu

Asst .Librarian(Reference & Journals)

-Ms.Sujata Das

Asst.Librarian(Text Book

,Digital+Music Library)-Mr.P.K.Swain

Asst . Librarian- (Technical Section)-

Ms.Piu Das

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eRKC-FacilitiesRKC-Facilities

Library Timings:

Centenary Library:10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Reading facility:150 students

Text Book Library: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm

Reading facility :60 students

Reference& Journal Section:10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Classification : Dewey Decimal Classification

OPAC:Online Public Access Catalogue

Library Automation:E-Granthalaya,NIC,Bangalore

Open Access System

“The principal art of the teacher is to awaken the joy in creation

and knowledge”-Albert Einstein

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eRKC-FacilitiesRKC-Facilities

Air conditioned Reading Hall with modern furniture

Facility of Lift & Ramp for physically challenged persons

Water cooler with Aqua-guard

Toilets for ladies and gents on each floor.

Well -organized Book stacks

Magazine Display Racks

House Keeping & proper arrangement of books & journals

Reading room for Research Scholars with Computer and

Internet facility

Reader’s guidance

Reference Assistance

Photocopier,Scanner,HP Laser Printer, Server

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eRKC-Digital Activities & CollectionsRKC-Digital Activities & Collections

Technology and the Internet have changed the creation,

dissemination, and use of information in new and exciting ways. The

proliferation of resources published and made accessible in

electronic form increases the demand for more such resources and

for new spaces for their interactive use.

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eRKC-Digital Activities & CollectionsRKC-Digital Activities & Collections

UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library

&Internet Hall with 40 Computer

System with latest software that

offers over 40,000 e- books, articles.

Akshaya Mohanty Music Library

with 10 computer system with

Headphones featuring over one lakh

music files covering all categories:

Indian, classical, western, regional,

folk music etc.,

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eRKC-CollectionRKC-Collection

Books-1,80,0000

Reference Books-4000

Project Reports-2500

Dissertations,Theses-10

Braille Collection-300

Bound volumes of Journals-8000

Current Journals-150

Newspapers-15

Magazines-32

CDs/DVDs-250

Text books for Reference-4000

Complementary books-2000

Heritage Collection-3000

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eRKC-Heritage CollectionRKC-Heritage Collection

“Picturesque Illustrations of Ancient Architecture in Hindostan”

(1848) by James Fergusson, author of Illustrations of the Rock-Cut

Temples of India and of an Essay on the Ancient topology of

Jerusalem, Published by J.Hogarth,Haymarket,London.68 pages

Contents

Plate I-Gateway of the Tope at Sanchi-

Plate II-Great Temple of Bobaneswar-

Plate III-Temple of Jagunnath at Puri

Plate IV Temple at Kanaruc

Plate V Temple of Kapila Devi at Bobaneswar

Plate VI Chaori in Mukundara Pass

Plate VII Temple at Chandravati

Plate VIII Temples of Baraki

Plate IX The Khowasin Sthamba-A Jaina tower at Cheetore

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eRKC-Heritage CollectionRKC-Heritage Collection

Plate X Temple of Vimala Sah on Mount Abu

Plate XI Temple at Sadri.

Plate XII Jaya Sthambha or Tower of Victory at Cheetore

Plate XIII Bund of the lake Rajsamundra,Oodeypore

Plate XIV Bund of the lake Jayasamund or Dhebur lake

Plate XV Tomb of Ambra Sing II ,Oodeypore

Plate XVI Island in the lake at Oodeypore

Plate XVII Palace at Boondee

Plate XVIII Bowlee at Boondee

Plate XIX Temple at Mahavellipore

Plate XX Porch of the Parvati’ s temple at Combaconum

Plate XX I porch of the temple of Sri Rama,

Plate XXII Tank in temple at Seringham near Trichinapoly

Plate XXIII Gateway at Chillambram

XXIV Gateway at Seringham

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General view of temples at Bhuvaneswar (Orissa), July 1820," a watercolor* (BL)

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Fiction,Indian Languages

Urdu,Persian,Tibetian,Pali

Sahitya Academy Books

Science-Genreal Books

Technical books/Theses

Management Books

Dictionary

Encyclopeadias

Religion

History

Geography.

Philosophy

Sports,Health

Competition books

Rarebooks

Travel Guides

India-General Books

Aurobindo Works

India-Culture and Civilization

Puranas,

Cultural Heritage of India

Sacred Works from the East

Temples ,Monuments ,Architecture

Wildlife,Photography

Art,Music,Dance,Craft,Folklore

Leaders of Modern India

Indian Epigraphy

Odisha,History,Culture,Antiquities

Literature,Biography

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eRavenshavian Magazine Available in Kanika Library Ravenshavian Magazine Available in Kanika Library

1927-28 -Nil

1929-30-one copy

1932- 37-Nil

1938- 39-0ne copy

1940-Nil

1941-One copy

1942-One copy-vol.1&2

1943-44-Nil

1945-Two copy-Vol.1

1946-48 -Nil

1949-One copy

1950-51-Nil

1952-One copy

1953 to 1962-Nil

1963-1989-One copy

1996 to 1997- Five Copy

1997 to 1998 – Four Copy

1998 to 1999 - Eight Copy

1999 to 2000 - Nil

2000 to 2001 - Five Copy

2001 to 2002- Six Copy

2002 to 2003 – Four Copy

2003 to 2004 –Five Copy

2004 to 2005 - Ten Copy

2005 to 2006 - Five Copy

2006 to 2009- Nil

2009-2010 – 2000 copy

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eRKC-ServicesRKC-Services

List of new Books received in the library

List of new journals received in the library

List of Project Reports

List of new books added to Textbook library

List of Heritage documents

List of Ravenshavian Magazines available in

Kanika library

Book of the Week

Article Alert

Reflections

Thought for the Day

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eRKC-ServicesRKC-Services

Selective Dissemination of Information

Current Awareness Service

Knowledge update

Theses/Dissertations

Conference Proceedings/Seminars

Spoken-English, Communication and Presentation

Skills

Preservation and Restoration of Rare

books/documents

Scanning and Digitizing of rare/heritage documents

Photocopy /scanning/printing facility.

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eFaculty Book Request Form

Requester First Name: Last name:

Department:

Allocation:

Title:

Author, Editor, Compiler, Translator:

Edition: Volumes:

Publisher: City of Publication:

Publication Date: ISBN:

No. of Copies : List Price $

Special Instruction:

S u b m itR e s e t

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eRavenshaw Knowledge PortalRavenshaw Knowledge Portal

e-books (30,000)

e-journals

Article Alert

Projects

e-Theses/Dissertations

List of new books received in the library

List of current Journals received in the library

List of new books added to Text book Library

List of Heritage Documents (2000)

Book of the Week

Reflections

Thought for the Day

Conference/Seminar Proceedings

Faculty Publications

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eRavenshaw Knowledge PortalRavenshaw Knowledge Portal

Databases through UGCINFOLIBNET

Springer link -Already extended

JSTOR –available from January 2012

Wiley-Inter Science available from January 2012

Oxford on-line available from January 2012

Cambridge Online available from January 2012

Science Direct-To be subscribed

Online journals from other publishers-SAGE etc.,

e-books from Cambridge Online

On-line journals

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The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father

Jorge Ramos

Book of the Week

Writing letters . . . means showing your true self

-Franz Kafka

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What the Earth Knows

By Robert B. Laughlin

Understanding the concept of geologic time and some basic

science can give a new perspective on climate change and the

energy future.

(http://theamericanscholar.org/what-the-earth-knows/)

Article Alert

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To Believe...

To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning.

It is to trust that miracles happen,

and dreams really do come true.

To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds,

To know the wonder of a stardust sky

and the wisdom of the man in the moon

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To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,

The innocence of a child's eyes

and the beauty of an aging hand,

for it is through their teachings we learn to love.

To believe is to find the strength

and courage that lies within us.

When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again

To believe is to know we are not alone,

That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.

To believe is to know that wonderful surprises

are just waiting to happen,

And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.

If only we believe.

-Author Unknown

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Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the

soul and sings the tunes without the words and

never stops at all.

-Emily Dickinson

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Thought for Today

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It's not enough to have a dream, unless

you're willing to pursue it.

It's not enough to know what's right,

unless you're strong enough to do it.

It's not enough to learn the truth, unless

you also learn to live it.

It's not enough to reach for love, unless

you care enough to give it.

Men who are resolved to find a way for

themselves will always find opportunities

enough; and if they do not find them, they

will make them”

-Source Unknown

Kind Regards

C.Ramaswamy

Director,Ravenshaw Knowledge Center

Ravenshaw University

Cuttack-753003

Odisha

Mob:09583584666

E-mail: crswamy@gmail.com

Kind Regards

C.Ramaswamy

Director,Ravenshaw Knowledge Center

Ravenshaw University

Cuttack-753003

Odisha

Mob:09583584666

E-mail: crswamy@gmail.com