Library Automation
Library as a Learning Resource
Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
The college has library. To make the functioning of library easy and effective, college has automated the operations using SOUL library software. The well maintained college library is enriched with a sufficient collection of books. The library was automated by the SOUL 2.0 version softwarein 2017. The software consists of various modules on acquisition, catalogue, circulation, serials control, and Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)for students and staff. The reading room is well furnished to accommodate 30 students at a time and provides good environment for study. A visitor’s book is maintained for students and staff. New arrivals of books and journals are displayed. Visitors are also required to sign noting the time of entry and exit. CCTV cameras are installed in the library for strict surveillance. Library use SOUL automation software since 2017 from INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar. All software modules are run successfully i.e. Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control, Administration and OPAC. All data entry of old books is completed and newly purchased books and are entered in regularly.
This software enables the librarian to issue, return & renewal of books, maintain the database of books, journals, periodicals and to maintain the data of students and faculty who utilize the library resources.
WEB OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) facility is made available through SOUL 2.0 Library Management Software to know the bibliographical details about the collection. One separate node is made available in the Central Library for OPAC facility. And as it is a Web OPAC, user from any location can search the library collection. Search by giving Title, Author, and many more options can be carried out.
We are using SOUL 2.0.(LE) Automation software since 2017 from INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar.
All software modules are run successfully i.e. Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control, Administration and OPAC.
All data entry of old books is completed and newly purchased books and subscribed periodicals are entered in regularly.
All books are Barcoded through SOUL software
Internet facility provided to the readers in the library.
Printing facility also provided to the students.
New arrivals displayed regularly through SOUL 2.0 generated reports
We are provided Barcoded Library Borrower Ticket to the readers
Library orientation Programme is conducted at the beginning of the first term for knowing and using Library facilities and services manually and online
All books are issued and returned via library software.
In the library OPAC and Web-OPAC both are used from all students and staff. Web OPAC is accessed online.
Library have separate website.
All external important links are given on the library website and regularly updated
All E-Journals, E-books (N-LIST Database) links are given on library website.
For accessing E-Journals and E-Books User ID and Password generated and given to the all users through their email id
Library created the Institutional Repository for the purpose of online open accessing Old Question Papers, Newspaper Clippings, Library Activities, etc.
Library also provides information about library activities on Blog.