Library Science

PROFILE OF LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

 

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:

               The college library is established on 03-08-1968 and it is one of the primary departments of the college. The department was first established at the campus near Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and later it is shifted to the newly constructed campus at Maddilapalem. With the funds allotted by sri M.V.V.S.Murty, the then member of parliament from LAD funds, a separate building was constructed and the library was shifted during the year 2004.

 

INTRODUCTION:

              Library is an important organ of any educational institution. It is considered a hub of academic activity. Selection and acquisition, classification, cataloguing retrieval and dissemination of information are the primary functions of any library/information centre. In institutions of higher education the emphasis is more on learning by the students themselves than on teaching. Moreover classroom teaching and self preparation are complimentary. This underlines the need for well-equipped libraries with well-qualified librarians and adequate supporting staff and their integration with the teaching programme of the institution concerned.

VISION:

          Empowering Minds, Enriching Communities: Our library envisions a dynamic space that transcends the boundaries of traditional learning. We aspire to be a nexus of knowledge, innovation, and imagination, where individuals gather to explore, create, and connect. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning, 

MISSION:

         Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space that fosters lifelong learning, creativity, and exploration. Through a diverse collection of resources, innovative programming, and personalized services, we aim to empower individuals of all ages to access information, cultivate a love for reading, and engage with the world of ideas

OBJECTIVES:

• Conservation, preservation and dissemination of knowledge

• Support the academic syllabus

• Support the faculty in teaching and research programmes

•  Guidance to the first generation students

• Motivating to students for creating their opportunities

 

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES:

       Realizing the role of library in imparting quality education, the management of the college has been providing the required facilities to offer best possible services.

       The college library consists of stack room, text books section, working space, reference section and reading room in a total plinth area of 2970 square ft. The library works from 10 am to 5 pm on all working days.

       There are 34260 books, 30 journals and 6 newspapers in the college library catering to U.G & P.G students.

       To meet the growing needs of the students, staff and improve quality of service, library automation work is taken up. We are using SOUL software developed by INFLIBNET (An Autonomous Inter university centre of UGC) Total library data was entered in the system. We are operating circulation services, OPAC services through system. Recently, SOUL software updated with 3.O version.

       In addition to books and journals, study material required by students to prepare for competitive exams such as Civil service exams, Group exams, AUCET, CAT, Banks & Railways etc. The library is offering document delivery service, reference service, Newspaper clipping service, content service, internet service etc.

       To help the students understand how to use the library effectively, orientation classes (DIKSHARAMBH) are conducted at the beginning of every academic year to the students. The library has adopted open Access system. In open Access system books are kept in open shelves. The users are free to go to the shelves and select the books they want. Necessary guidance to locate the required book is given to the students by the library staff.

 

ORGANISATION OF LIBRARY:

The college library has an Advisory committee consisting of the following members.

 

Chairman      :         Dr.I.Vijaybabu, Principal,

                                  Dr.V.S.Krishna Govt.Degree & PG College (A)      

 

Convener       :      Dr. M. Srinivasa Prasad,

                                Lec-in-Library Science

Members:          Dr. S.V.Rama Rao, Lec. in English

                            Dr. Santhi Prabha,   Lec. in English

                            Dr. Dhana Lakshmi. Lec in pol. Sci.

                    

       The library Advisory committee meets twice in each academic year or as and when necessary. The committee looks into the following activities.

       Budget allocation is made for the purchase of books on different subjects. The committee identifies authorized book publishers and sellers and approves quotations and placing orders for purchases. The committee plans for library extension activities and it is taking care of the storage and maintenance of books and records.

 

ACCOMODATION:

              The college library consists of Stack room, Text book section, Working space, Reference section and Reading room with total plinth area of 2970 sft. There are 50 seats available at reading section and 20 seats available at reference section.

 

WORKING HOURS:

       The college library works from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm on all working days of the college.

 

DETAILS OF COLLECTION:

       (A)   Records available in the library:

             

1. Books                                              34,260

2. Atlases                                                   06

3. Globes                                                    02

4. Maps                                                      20

5. CDs                                                        25

 

(B)   Details of Book Collection

1. General Books

2. Text Books

3. Reference Books

4. Gift Books

(C)   Details of Collection Subject wise

 

1. English                                    :      2909

2. Telugu                                     :      2898

3. Hindi                                       :      1281

4. Sanskrit                                  :        104

5. History                                    :      1155

6. Economics                               :        879

7. Political Science                       :      1006

8. Commerce                               :      2380

9. Mathematics                            :      1598

10. Physics                              :        618

11. Chemistry                          :        594

12. Botany                               :        986

13. Zoology                              :        577

14. Computer Science              :      1450

15. Bio-chemistry                     :          20

16. Physical Education             :          26

17. Library Science                   :          58

18. Environmental Science:          54

19. Reference Books                 :      2962

 

PERIODICALS:

              The college library subscribes a total number of 6 News Papers and Journals and Magazines numbering 30. The LRC subscribed online INFLIBNET journal “NLIST” is also placed for students and lecturers reference. Details of periodicals subscribed to the college library

A. News Papers - English:

 

1. THE HINDU (20 copies)

2. THE NEW TIME OF INDIA

3. INDIAN EXPRESS

Telugu :

1. EENADU

2. SHAKSHI

3. ANDHRA JYOTHI

 

 

B. Magazines:

1. YOJANA (ENG)

2. YOJANA (TEL)

3. KURUKSHETRA

4. COMPETITIVE SUCCESS REVIEW

5. VIVEK

6. SHINE INDIA

7. INDIA TODAY

8. VIJETHA COMPETITION

9. KIRAN CURRENT AFFAIRS

10. BANKING SERVICE CHRONIC

11. EMPLOYMENT NEWS

12. NEW INDIA SAMACHAR

13. VEEKSHANA

14. SRI RAMAKRISHNA PRABHA

15. DHYANAMALIKA(TEL)

16. STAR  SPORTS

17. PRASANNA BHARATHI

18. KNOWLEDGE QUEST

19. SREE SANGATAN

20. BASAVA MARG

 

C. Journals:

1. SCIENCE REPORTER

2. DOWN T EARTH

3. CURRENT DIGIT

4. ELECTRONIC FOR YOU

5. MATHEMATICS TODAY

6. PHYSICS FOR YOU

7. DATA QUEST

8. BIOLOGY TODAY

9. PC QUEST

10. MATHEMATICS NEWSLETTER

 

 

LIBRARY AUTOMATION:

         All the records of the library are computerized. We are using SOUL software developed by INFLIBNET. We are using all operations in the library as per SOUL. We are also maintaining manual register for issues and returns. Recently, we updated with SOUL 3.0 latest version of SOUL software

 

SERVICES OFFERED:

1. Document Delivery Service

2. Reference Service

3. Bibliographic Service

4. News Paper Clipping Service

5. User Orientation

6. Old question papers

7. Information Display and Notification Services

8. Reprographic Services

9. PG entrance old Question papers

10. Providing Current awareness and service through whatsapp group

11. Internet service

 

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• The library is functioning on Open Access System to students and staff.

• The library is using SOUL software for library operations provided by the UGC INFLIBNET.

• Students use OPAC (online public access catalogue) of SOUL package for locating the needed books.

• Library adopts ‘Dewey Decimal Classification’ for classifying books.

• Library is kept open other than the teaching hours i.e. from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Orientation program is conducted every year to the newly admitted students.

• Competitive Examination material is provided to the students.

• Text book reference section is open to all students.

• Internet facility is provided to the students and staff.

• Wi-Fi facility is provided to the students and staff

 

INTERNET:

        Internet service is provided in the library for the benefit of students and staff. The students were permitted to browse the net for 15 minutes keeping in mind the heavy rush for browsing the net. Students are allowed to see only educational purpose websites. The tracking lists of the browser websites will be checked by the librarian immediately after the students allotted time is over and also provided Wi-Fi facility to the students and staff.

 

USE OF LIBRARY:

      The number of visitors, Documents issued etc represents the use of library. The statistical information regarding these items is given under in a tabular form.

 

FUTURE PLANS:

1. The imbalances in the collection of certain subjects will be rectified as soon as budget is released by the government.

2. The facilities in the reading room will be improved by adding new seats with more accommodation. We are planning to arrange separate Reading room. We are planning to subscribe more journals.

3. We are planning to acquire latest collections on all subjects and competitive books.

4. Plans will be ready for Inter library loan facilities with more colleges for the benefit of staff and students to expose them to variety of news materials.

STAFF DETAILS:

Lecturer in library science      -      01

Asst. librarian (Aided)            -      01

Attender (Aided)                     -      01

Library Asst. (Contingent)     -      01

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