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LIBRARY There are two libraries, one general and the other, exclusively for MCA students. Apart from these, Each department has separate book-collections. The library started in the year 1994 with 2000 volumes, has steadily grown in stature and at present it accommodates 30,000 volumes of books and 150 journals & magazines including International Journals. THe library is a member of IEEE society, USA. SECTIONS: The library consists of four sections. (a) Reference (b) Lending (c) Reading Room and (d) Department Libraries. Reference: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and other kinds of work which are in constant demand, costly books and other books which may from time to time be considered necessary for ready reference are placed in this section. Reference books may be referred to only within the premises of the library. LENDING SECTION All books except those marked “reference” belong to the lending section. Journals will not be lent out. But software CD’s are issued on request to the students to update their knowledge. LIBRARY HOURS The library will be kept open on all working days between 9.00 am and 7.00 pm. LIBRARY AUTOMATION (MCA library) The library adopts computer based library services also Areas of automation include acquisition, bibliographic, serials and information services. Internet facility has been established with P IV. The students are permitted to access the e-journals & books at any time , free of cost. REPROGRAPHIC SERVICE The library has excellent Xerox facility, which is indeed well patronized for its efficient delivery and reasonable rate. Rules & Regulations: A student can borrow a book for the duration of 7 days and a staff member for 30 days. The books may be reissued to the bearer after their surrender of the books on the due date. Every book borrowed from the library should be returned on the date marked on the date slip. It will be reissued to the same student for a further period of 7 days if it has not been applied for by other students in the mean time. The book should be shown to the Librarian at the time of renewal. Students are prohibited from sub-lending the books. The librarian may recall any book at any time even before the expiry of the normal period of lending. Absence from the college will not be ordinarily admitted as an excuse for delay in returning the books on the due date. If a student fails to return a book on the due date, a fine of Rs.10/- for the first day and Rs.2/- for each additional day will be levied. Sundays and holidays are excluded. A student, who fails to return the borrowed library book or to pay the fine in due time, will be liable to disciplinary action. Books will be issued only on presentation of the identity card and library card bearing the name, class, departmental number and signature of the student. In case the card is lost, the Librarian should be informed at once. No one is allowed to borrow books by producing other's library card. A lost card may be replaced by a duplicate card after one month on payment of Rs.100/- A Student who wishes to borrow a book shall fill in an application form and present it at the counter between 1.00 p.m and 2.00 p.m Reference books or journals will not be lent out. Books can be returned between 9.00am to 5.00pm. A Student on receiving the book must examine it and report to the Librarian if any damage is found therein. Otherwise he will be held responsible for any damage that may afterwards be detected. Students are required to use all library books with care. Disciplinary action will be taken against the students damaging the books in any manner. A book returned to the library should contain return slip showing the roll number of the student and the catalogue number of the book. Application must be made in the prescribed form for borrowing of reference books, journals etc. A student who has lost a book shall make a written report of it to the Librarian immediately. The lost book must be replaced by a new one before the date specified by the Librarian. Besides, any fine imposed by the Principal should be paid by the student who has lost the book. Membership of IEEE – Society, USA :- (for MCA Library) We are proud of Membership in the society of Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers , USA and subscribe to 10 journals. They are:
We are subscribing to several scientific journals National and International. International Journals
National Journals
USER COMMUNITY Being the source of knowledge, the library caters to the needs and demands of the faculties and students of not only this college but also those of other colleges .Free membership is for faculty members and students of this college.
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