Library: Knowledge Resource Centre
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Our College Library is located at a strategic location on the 5th floor of the College building. The Library covers an area of 168.22 square meters and has a seating capacity of 125. It is under CCTV surveillance and is equipped with fire safety measures.
The Library is well-organized and well-equipped with textbooks, reference books, encyclopaedias, national and international journals, magazines, and both fiction and non-fiction books. It also has academic CDs and DVDs, Kindles, and provides access to various other e-resources.
The digital section offers e-books, e-journals, and e-magazines, giving students easy access to the latest study materials. The WebOPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) allows users to search for books and other resources online anytime and anywhere.
The Library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and remains closed on Sundays and public holidays. A reading room is also available from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a quiet space for study.
Students can check the Library Notice Board for updates on new books and other information. The Library also offers a Book Bank and email services for students. Membership is extended to alumni and senior citizens, and general membership is also available for outsiders, encouraging a spirit of lifelong learning.
The Library regularly organizes reading-related activities and programmes to promote a love for books and learning. It continues to play an important role in supporting students’ studies and helping them grow in knowledge and understanding.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sr. No. | Name of the Members | Designation | Position |
1. | Dr. Meeta Seta | Principal Incharge | Chairperson |
2. | Mrs. Priti Surve | Vice-Principal | Member |
3. | Mrs. Renita Vazirani | IQAC Co-ordinator | Member |
4. | Dr. Pallav Das | Faculty | Member |
5. | Mr. Shadab Shiakh | Faculty | Member |
6. | Ms. Sunita Bhuiya | Librarian | Secretary |
COLLECTION OF RESOURCES
Physical Resources- Textbooks, Reference books, General books, Fiction & Non-Fiction books & Self-Improvement books. It has collection of Pure Reference i.e. Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias’ & World Books and Rare books. It also has magazines, journals (national & international) and newspapers.
Journals
Sr. No. | Name of Journals | National/International |
1 | Accounting Research & Audit Practices | National |
2 | Applied Finance | National |
3 | Bank Management | National |
4 | Brand Management | National |
5 | Business Strategy | National |
6 | Case Folio | National |
7 | Effective Executive | National |
8 | Entrepreneurship Development | National |
9 | Harvard Business Review | International |
10 | Information Technology | National |
11 | Knowledge Management | National |
12 | Law Review | National |
13 | Management Research | National |
14 | Marketing Management | National |
15 | Organization Behaviour | National |
16 | Soft Skills | National |
Magazines
Sr. No. | Name of Magazines |
1 | Business World |
2 | Competitive Success Review |
3 | Down to Earth |
4 | Economic & Political Weekly |
5 | Kurukshetra |
6 | Pratiyogita Darpan |
7 | Women’s Era |
8 | Yojana |
Newspapers
Sr. No. | Name of Newspapers |
1 | Economic Times |
2 | Employment News |
3 | Hindustan Times |
4 | Indian Express |
5 | Maharashtra Times |
6 | Mid-day |
7 | Nav Bharat Times |
8 | Times of India |
SERVICES & FACILITIES PROVIDED
- Orientation in the Classrooms
The librarian visits all classrooms to introduce the extensive resources available through the library, including its diverse collections, facilities, and services. During the orientation, demonstrations are conducted using Smart class, showing students how to explore the library’s physical collections, facilities, and services. Additionally, they are shown how easily the iOPAC system can be accessed and also are shown how to access a wide range of e-resources remotely. - Reference Service
Visitors to the library are offered reference services to address their queries and guide them in finding the right resources to meet their needs. If necessary, referral services are also provided. Students and faculty members are regularly updated about the library’s facilities and services to ensure optimal use. - News You Can Use & Business Article
General Knowledge articles (useful articles) and business-related articles are regularly emailed to students and alumni. - Library Deposit Service
This service is given to the ATKT students where only the MRP amount of the book is taken as a security deposit and the book is issued for their study purposes. - E-mail Service
An email service is provided to all students and faculty members. The library uses this service to inform them about the available facilities, activities conducted, and other updates. Information regarding the issue and return of books is also emailed which gets sent via the software. - WhatsApp Service
Our College has Class WhatsApp groups where library notices and regular updates are sent to students and faculty members. - Demand Slip Facility
Our library provides the facility of Demand Slip to the students, which enables students to place a requisition in advance and can claim the book as soon as it is available. - iOPAC Facility
The Library provides an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility that allows users to search for books, journals, and other library materials quickly and easily. Through OPAC, students and staff can check the availability, location, and status of resources from any computer or mobile device. This service helps users save time and improves access to the Library’s collection, making it more convenient to plan their reading and research activities. - Library Membership Facility
The membership is available for our alumni, general readers and even our drop-out students for study purposes. - Book Bank facility
Book Bank facility is provided to the economically weaker section students - Photocopying Facility
Our library provides facility to photocopy study materials from books, magazines, journals, and also question papers. - E-resource Facility (NDLI, Kindle & Open Access Resource)
The facility of Kindle, NDLI and E-resources such as e-books & e-magazines has been provided to faculty members and students. - Newspapers Corner
A special corner is set up to display daily newspapers for students, allowing students to stay informed. The newspapers are available for reading within the library. - New Arrivals
Newly acquired resources are displayed in the New Arrival cupboard. Details about these new resources are shared in classroom WhatsApp groups, posted on the notice board, and emailed to students and faculty members. - Journals/Magazines Corner
A display cupboard is maintained to organize the journals and magazines for students and faculty members. These are available for their awareness, reading and reference purposes. - Internet Facility
The library provides computers and tablets with internet access to support research, assignments, and project work. The library has an internet connectivity of 500 Mbps unlimited usage with a static IP to enhance user experience and support growing digital resource demands. - QR Code Facility
The QR code for iOPAC is affixed to all new textbooks of First-Year programs and is also displayed in the library to facilitate easy access to iOPAC. A QR code for the Book Bank Facility has been provided, allowing students to fill out the form and submit their documents online, saving both printing costs and physical space in the library by eliminating the need for maintaining physical copies of the documents. - Reading & Discussion Room
The library has separate reading and discussion room for students with internet facility.
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