College Library

About the Library

In higher education the library has its own importance. It helps in widening the range of knowledge and information of teachers and students. The Library of Saraswati kala Mahavidyalaya was established in the year 2001-2001. Since then library has made consistent progress in terms of collection of books, periodicals, CDs,   E-resources, services and Infrastructure provided..

Our college library has tried it’s best to provide necessary material to all the components of the    college and looked after the qualitative and quantitative growth in library facilities. The Library is considered as an integral part in the academic activities of the College. It has a collection of more than 4669 books, 09 journals, periodicals in subjects including Social Sciences, Religion,  Marathi Literature, Library Science, Competitive Exams. Non-Book Resources: CD’s/DVDs etc. The Library provides services to all the users of this college. The Library is automated with E-Granthalaya software.

Aims of the library

1. To assist in carrying out the instructional program of the college.
2. To promote individualized study and instruction.
3. To promote general education.
4. To encourage extracurricular uses of the library material.
5. To teach student how to use books reference effectively.
6. To Enhancing reading habit in students and staff.
7. To provide reference service to both student and teacher and assist them in their study and research.
8. To encourage student to develop the habit of self-education in order that the book and literature may contribute to their intellectual development in future years.
9. To Promoting use of ICT.
10. To contribute and fulfillment the educational aim of our college.

Library Services

• Books circulation for student and Staff
• Books for Comp. Exam.
• Question Paper
• Bar coding of books
• Newspaper clippings
• Display of new arrivals
• Reference  service
• Last 5 years old question bank is available
• Special collection of Competitive-Exam books
• Bibliographic Service
• Documentation Service

Library Activities

• Library Orientation for entry level students:
• Best Reader Award:
• Birth Anniversary of Father of Library & Information Science Dr. S.R. Ranganthan:
• ‘VachanPrerna Din’ Celebration A Birth Anniversary of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam:
• Book Exhibition on different occasion:

Extension Services and Facilities

• Book Exhibitions
• Softcopy of Syllabus &Question papers
• OPAC
• Internet
• Library Website
• Suggestion Box

Circulation

• Students :  1 Books 7 days in a week.
• Faculty members : 05 Books Per Semester.
• Non-teaching staff : 1 Books for 15 Days.
• Other readers : 1 Books for 7 days.

Collection and Resources

The library possess 4669 books, 9 journals and 5 newspapers. The library collection consists of  Textbooks reference books,  Competitive books ,back volumes of periodicals,  E- journals, CDs, which are in open access.

Books Classification System

Books are arranged according to Deway Decimal Classification System (DDC) this classification scheme for easy access the user.

Reference Book Collections

Reference books include encyclopedias, dictionaries & costly books which can be referred only in the reading room.

Current Periodicals

The library subscribes 05 periodicals  arranged subject wise in the reading hall. No current periodical or newspaper can be taken outside the library.

Back Volumes of Periodicals

The back volumes of periodicals are kept at the periodical section which can issued outside the library.

Membership

Saraswati kala Mahavidyalaya Library offers membership to Professors, and Students enrolled in the current Academic year. Ex Students / Others can avail the reference facility by permission from Principal / Librarian.

Timings

   The library remains open from 10.30 a.m to 5.00 p.m.on all working days except Sunday and Public Holidays.

Future plan of library

• Bar coding and digitization of library
• To develop awareness in the Students regarding Library Use.
• Upgrading of present infrastructure facilities for proving more number of computerized information services to readers.
• Training staff for improving their skills of Computer Operation
• Books exhibitions on various auspicious days.
• Vast number of reference books like, encyclopedias, gazetteers etc.

Library Staff

• Librarian: Dr. Prashant S Thakare, M.A., M.L.I.sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
• Library  Attendants: Mr. Nandkishor A .Bondre, B.A., C.Lib.