*1. About Central Library
Central Library plays a vital role in furthering the academic and research mission and facilitates the creation and dissemination of knowledge. The library is newly expanded with an extensive area of 36400 sq ft. in D1-block and can accommodate about 500 students at a time. The library is furnished with appropriate ventilation, lighting, and fans.
Central Library manages knowledge, both in print and digital formats, Beside holding an excellent print collection of over 42549 volumes of books, more than 5060 Back volumes, 260 journals, and 4050 Project Reports/Thesis, it also provides access to over 1,95,809+ electronic books, 6,293+ electronic journals, and databases in Biosciences, Computer technology, social sciences, and management. The Central Library is fully automated and photocopying facility is also available inside the library. Library also having Wi-Fi facility. The library made significant progress during the year.
*2. Collection Development and Management
Collection building is one of the important functions of the library that supports the academic and research work of the students, faculty, staff and other users. Library collection comprising books, journals, theses, reports, and other reading material in science, Computer technology, Commerce, and management is its greatest asset.
• Number of Books Available - 42745
• Number of Titles available - 24367
• Database Available - CMIE Prowess, N-LIST, EBSCO Business Elite, and NDLI
• Indian Journals/ Magazine - 230
• Foreign Journals / Magazine - 25
• Average number of students visiting the library per day - 750
• Average number of Books Issued per day - 250
• Available Internet - 100 Mbps
• Availability of Language Lab - Yes
*3. Knowledge Resources Centre
KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES CENTRE has been established for enabling the students to access Video Lectures like NPTEL, and online courses like EDX, Ted, MIT, Khan Academy, Coursera, etc., Members are welcome to use these databases on the library premises, the digital resources are available to Dr. NGP ASC members on the intranet (Limited within the Campus). Electronic resources are available on the desktop of all the members. These include databases like N-LIST, Science Direct (Elsevier Science Publishers), and the CMIE database.
*4. Sharing of Resource
The library maintains excellent relations with UGC InfoNet - Digital Library Consortium (N-LIST). So our staff and student community may use ILL services to obtain articles not owned by the central library.
*5. Users Education
Users’ education is an important regular activity of the library to inform, alert, educate and train users about various resources and services of the library. In addition to orientation programs organized for new students, The College Handbook & Calendar “Know Your Library” continues to be a popular medium to give detailed information about the activities and services of the library.
*6. Library Services: Reference, Consultation & Circulation
Circulation service helps users to make full use of library resources and services. It provides necessary assistance to users in locating information or document of their choice. The Library loaned 55969 books and other documents to its members during the year. In addition to members, 86499 visitors including students, research scholars, and faculty members used the library. It is open from 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM hrs on all working days and from 09.00 AM to 05.00 PM hrs on Saturdays.
*7. Dr. IAS Academy Library
Dr. NGP IAS Academy Library is also equipped with the latest editions of books for various competitive examinations. The library also provides reprography and prints out the facility for students and staff members.
Contact Us
E-Mail: library@drngpasc.ac.in