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
LIBRARY ARCHTECTURE
The college library has a separate building. In the Library
USERS
COLLECTION
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.
MEMBERS
INFRASTRUCTUAL FACILITIES IN LIBRARY
LIBRARY SERVICES
ACTION PLAN FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS
WORKING HOURS OF LIBRARY
LIBRARY BEST PRACTICES
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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:
ACTIVITIES: