4.

2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1
Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a
committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render
the library, student/user friendly?
NO
Composition:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Convener
Member
Member
Member
Secretary
Student Member
Student Member

4.2.2

Provide details of the following:

Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.)
557m2
Total seating capacity
76 Seats
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination

days, during vacation)

On working days
6days
On holidays
nil
Before examination days
6days
During examination days
6days
During vacation
6days
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT
zone for accessing e-resources)
Individual reading carrels
Lounge area for browsing and
Relaxed reading
IT zone for accessing e-resources

4.2.3

76
NIL
9 Seats
4 Seats

How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and
other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring

e-journals and

Library

2011-2012
Num Total Cost
ber

2012-13
Num Total
ber
Cost

2013-14
Nu
Total
Number
mbe Cost
r

2014-15
Total
Number
Cost

2015-2016
Total Cost

Text books
Reference
Books
Journals/
Periodicals

141462

435479

2212977

142054

1757366

107070

e-resources
Any other
(specify)

170903

287804

DELNET

4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library
collection?

OPAC :

The library has OPAC facility to search the collection. In the library, four OPAC

machines are installed to help the users. OPAC has basic and advance search facility. Users can
also identify the latest books through the OPAC. Library also has WEBOPAC facility.

Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals

Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases

Library Website

pitsi.net

In-house/remote access to e-publications

nil

Library automation Auto Lib Software

yes

Total number of computers for public access

Total numbers of printers for public access

nil

Internet band width/ speed

1 gb (GB)

Institutional Repository
No
Content management system for e-learning
No
Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet) Library Network

4.2.5

Provide details on the following items:

DELNET

Average number of walk-ins

120

Average number of books issued/returned

107

Ratio of library books to students enrolled

one student 3
books issue

4.2.6

4.2.7

4.2.8

Average number of books added during last three years

3000

Average number of login to opac (OPAC)

30

Average number of login to e-resources

Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed

no

Number of information literacy trainings organized

no

Details of weeding out of books and other materials

no

Give details of the specialized services provided by the library

Manuscripts - nil

Reference - yes

Reprography - nil

ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) - nil

Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and Notification)

Download - nil

Printing - nil

Reading list/ Bibliography compilation

In-house/remote access to e-resources - nil

User Orientation and awareness Library exposure day on every year

Assistance in searching Databases - Yes

INFLIBNET/IUC facilities - no

Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the
college.
The librarians and the library attendants provide ready assistance to both students and
staff members in searching for reference material.
The library staff provides guidance to staff and students in using OPAC and the model
server.
The library staff orients students about rules and regulations to be followed when using
the library so as to ensure that discipline is maintained, and also that library resources available
are adequately protected.
What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged
persons? Give details.
Personal assistance is provided to visually/physically challenged persons by the library staff.

4.2.9

Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used for
improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect feedback
from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further improvement of the library
services?)
Suggestion Box is provided in the library to obtain feedback from students with
Feedback Form- A formal feedback mechanism has been put in place through a questionnaire
administered to library users. The form is designed to ascertain what students use the library for, their
satisfaction with services provided, and their opinions about improvements that need to be made so as to
endure optimal benefit to our student community.