Government General Degree College, Keshiary

About Library

Welcome to the Government General Degree College Central Library, Keshiary. This college was established in 2015 and the college library also started its journey from that year. The library was developed with the tireless efforts of the teachers of nine departments and non-teaching staff of our college. It is a hub of knowledge and learning for students and faculty alike. Situated at the heart of our college, our library offers a tranquil environment conducive to study and research.

The library is situated at the ground floor of the college building. It is equipped with local area network (LAN) connectivity and is under 24 x 7 surveillance of CCTV camera. Our collection boasts a diverse range of 4327 books covering various subjects taught at the college. It also consists of reference books. Whether a student is studying humanities or sciences he or she will find valuable resources to support his or her academic journey.

Internet facility in our college library is available for all users. As a result students can avail hassle free downloading of their required documents at the library. Library has a large collection of E-Books gathered with the help of teachers of various departments. Library is fully automated from January, 2023 using the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). The Integrated Library Management Software used is KOHA (Open-Source Software), the version is 22.11.10.000, and digitization initiated since 2023 is almost 80% completed and the remaining is under process. Our college library remains open from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM from Monday to Friday (lending hours are between 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM) and from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM on Saturday (lending hours are between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM). During this time students can avail all the facilities of the library by showing their library cards. Library has a reading room where nearly 50 users can take advantage of library resources simultaneously in a quiet environment.

The library provides open access to its users. The OPAC of the library is available online. OPAC is the online public access catalogue that depicts the online library database of resources like books, journals, newspapers, e-books, etc. The faculty and students of the college can search the catalogue of books anywhere; any time with the OPAC. All they need is to search for keywords such as – subject, title of the book, author’s name, publisher, and much more. They can explore the titles available in the library, the number of copies left in the library, and then visit the library to get the books. Users can access the online catalogue of books (OPAC) using the following link: http://34.70.201.32:85/. Our librarian is always ready to assist with research queries or help locate specific materials needed for assignments or projects.

At our college library, we strive to create a supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged, knowledge is celebrated, and learning extends beyond the classroom. Visit us and discover how our resources can enrich your academic experience at our college.

LIBRARY RULES:

General Library Rules:

1. Welcome to Government General Degree College, Keshiary.
2. Leave your bags etc., in the baggage counter, on your own responsibility. This area is under CCTV surveillance.
3. Complete silence should be observed in the reading room.
4. Drinks and eatables are not allowed in the library.
5. Keep your mobiles off within the library premises.
6. Report lost books or other materials to the library immediately to stop overdue fines.
7. In case of lost Library Card, please immediately report to the circulation staff so that your membership is temporarily blocked to prevent misuse of the Library Card. Once you get a replacement, please inform circulation staff so that your memberships can be re-activated.
8. Ask for help from library staff if you are unable to find your required material.
9. While returning library books or other materials at the Circulation Desk please ensure that the circulation-staff has made return-entry of the book(s).
10. In case of loss of library cards, students have to pay Rs. 10.00 for each card. Duplicate cards will be issued after payment.
11. Overdue charges will be Rs. 02.00 per day, per book.
12. Library Lending Hours are between 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
13. All students/ Members are advised to behave in a respectful manner towards all library staff.
14. Each student must have a library card for accessing the library.
15. Library card forms can be picked up and submitted at the library on any working day from 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM.
16. Students of arts and science departments can take books for home-issue. However, the valuation of such books must be within Rs. 500/- each.
17. All faculties are requested to submit library books once every three months.
18. Each student will be given one library card.
19. Each student will be given a book for 15 days in exchange for a library card.
20. Library cards will only be issued every Monday & Friday from 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM.
21. Requests for book requisition can be submitted between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
22. Books can be returned between 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM.
23. Books can be picked up between 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM.
24. Honourable teachers and all other staff are requested to submit their respective library card form and keep the library card with him.
25. Library clearance will only be granted on Thursday and Friday from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM.
26. Damage inflicted to the property of the library by any student has to be compensated by him/her (if the incident is verifiable through relevant evidence).
27. The reading room of the library can be used by the students for the purpose of study between 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM. on producing his/her respective library card.

Membership:

1. All faculty, staff, and students of the institute are entitled to become library members.
2. Membership is allowed only after submitting a duly filled in and signed membership card/book.
3. The members are supposed to be conversant with and agreeable to the library rules.
4. A maximum of 10 (Ten) books will be issued to a faculty member for a period of Six months from the date of issue.
5. A maximum of 01 (one) books will be issued to a student for a fortnight from the date of issue. Users can also renew the books again after the completion of the charging period, subject to not being requested from some other user.
6. Books of special kind such as Reference Books (only one copy, Out of print, costly books, Dictionaries, Encyclopaedia, etc.) marked as restricted / 'Not for issue' and Bound volumes of Periodicals, Journals are not issued for home use.
7. Reference Books are permitted for use within the library premises.
8. Any book lost, damaged or defaced must be replaced by the borrower.
9. The library reserves the right to recall any book at any time if necessity arises.
10. The library card is not transferable, and its loss must immediately be reported to the library.
11. Duplicate cards will be issued on recommendation of the Principal and the Head of the Department of subject concerned. Necessary fees may be charged for reissuance of the library cards.
12. Any change of address/ contact no. should be intimated to the library in black and white.
13. On discontinuity/cessation of services, or on completion of course, library cards to be deposited with the library to obtain ‘Clearance Certificate’.
14. All student members have to return their issued books before their Semester End examination.
15. Anyone who violates the rules and regulations of the library would be liable to lose the privilege of Library Membership.

A. Library infrastructure in brief

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