DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
A college is considered as an academic institution of higher learning offering three-year degree courses. In colleges, the library occupies a prominent position and it is an important and integral part of the teaching programme. It is not merely a depository of books, but an active workshop instrument in the production of or original thinking. The aim of college education and college libraries in inter-related. College library extends opportunities for self-education to the deserving and enthusiastic students without any distinction. These libraries develop in each student a sense of responsibility in the pursuit of knowledge.
ABOUT LIBRARY
Library was instituted with the inception of college in 1981-1982. It was started with few books. The library has more than 12000 volumes (Including text and reference Books) and 16 Computers for Digital Library. (With internet facilities).
OBJECTIVES
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Extend support to teaching, learning and research initiatives of the college
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Provide career employment information resources to the users
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Provide access to Internet, OPAC, and e-resources
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Create a suitable ambience for optimum usage of library resources.
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Assist in retrieval of reading material and e-resources.
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Be of service to the neighboring community, senior citizens, and alumni by extending the available information resources Endeavor to meet changing user needs challenges.
LIBRARY ARCHTECTURE
The college library has a separate building. In the Library
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Academic Book section
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periodicals section
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reference & competitive section
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Librarian’s cabin
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Digital Library.
USERS
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Students,
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Teaching faculty,
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Non-teaching staff.
COLLECTION
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Books =11565
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Journals = Online and Offline
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Periodicals & Magazines = subject and recreational
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Newspapers = English & Telugu.
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Computer Systems(16)= N-LIST Subscription
ACQUISITION POLICY
Books are purchased under approval of Library Advisory Committee (LAC). Budget is distributed among all the departments. Indents are acquired from the in-charges of all departments. As per the available budget orders are placed with approved book suppliers and books are purchased. The following grants & funds will be utilized for the purchase of library books.
1. University Grants Commission& Autonomy grant
2. State Government special budget
3. Library special fee fund of college
4. Special fee of self finance courses / Restructured courses
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The committee plays an important role in all library activities. The college library advisory committee consists of the following members.
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Dr. CH RAMARAJU ( Principal FAC), Chairman
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K. SWARNALATHA (Librarian), Convener
MEMBERS
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Smt. S. SHARADADEVI, Asst.Prof.of Commerce
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Smt. K. Laxmi Prabhavathi, Assos.Prof.of History
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Sri. Kotaiah, Lecturer in Telugu
INFRASTRUCTUAL FACILITIES IN LIBRARY
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Computer Systems 16
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Internet facility (Access N-List E-Resources for Faculty and Students.)
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Scanner 01
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Barcode Reader 01
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Printer 01
LIBRARY SERVICES
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Books borrowing facility
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Reference service
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Career Guidance/Competitive skills development
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Internet service
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OPAC-Online public Access Catalogue
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Reprographic service(Xerox machine recently purchased)
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CAS-Current Awareness Service
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News Paper Clipping Service
ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS
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To enhance the Library towards Fully Automation.
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To extend Library building for all housekeeping operations of the Library.
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To Subscription of the Journals for all concerned subjects.
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To establish separate building for Digital Library.
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To Increase the collection of Rare Books.
WORKING HOURS OF LIBRARY
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It is kept open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on all working days
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The Library is kept open throughout the year except the Holidays.
LIBRARY BEST PRACTICES
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INTEGRATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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OPEN ACCESS SYSTEM.v INTERNET FACILITY WITH LAN CONNECTIVITY.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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DISPLAY OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS.
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PROVIDING OLD QUESTION PAPERS.
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PROVIDING PG ENTRANCE MATERIAL AND PG ENTRANCE
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SYLLABUS AND PG ENTRANCE OLD QUESTION PAPERS.
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DISPLAY OF NEW ARRIVALS OF BOOKS.
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EVERYDAY QUOTES AT NOTICE BOARD.
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LIBRARIAN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS.
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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATIONS.
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ONLINE QUIZ PROGRAMME.
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ONLINE CLASSES.
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DIGITAL LIBRARY.
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BOOK EXHIBITION.
NAME : K. SWARNALATHA
DESIGNATION : LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATION : M.A, MLISc, SLET(PhD) (OU)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE : 11 Years
2011 to 2020 : Junior College Librarian
2020 to 2021 : Degree College Librarian
DATE OF APPOINTMENT : 21.09.2021
ADDITIONAL CURRICULAR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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In charge of Department of Physical Education
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Career Guidance Cell Coordinator
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MANA TV coordinator
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Purchasing Committee Coordinator
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Library Advisory Committee Convener
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Member in WEBSITE Committee
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Member in Anti Ragging Committee
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Member in RUSA Committee
ACTIVITIES:
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Conducted Library Week in 14.09.2020 to 20.09.2020.
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Conducted International Book Day 23.04.2020
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Conducted International Knowledge Day on 14.04.2020
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Organized Online Quiz on International Yoga Day on 21.06.2021
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Organized Webinar On “ Career After Graduation – Higher Educational and Employment Opportunities”
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Participated in NDLI National Webinar.
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Participated in NAAC Workshop.
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Participated in International Women’s Day with Women Empowerment Cell.
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Participated in Other Departmental Activities.