ABOUT US

Govt. Kamla Raja Girls Post Graduate Autonomous College was established in 1937 in Kampoo Kothi at Gwalior. At the time of its establishment, it was indeed a fact that a Central Library also set up to cater the needs of teachers and students for learning resources. After formation of Post Graduate departments, setting up of Research Centers and inception of Self Financing Courses in KRGC, separate departmental libraries introduced in various departments.

Over the years, the Central Library has developed into a rich academic and research oriented Library providing a wide range of services to teachers, students, scholars and other interested users. It presently has in its custody over 1.32 lakh books comprising Text Books, Reference Books, Research Books, Rare books, Reports, Monographs, Gazetteers, Travelogues, Native Newspapers, Journals etc. which constitute a most valuable source of information. These books cover a variety of subjects English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Fine Arts, Music Vocal, Music Instrument, Dance Functional Hindi, Marathi, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History, Geography, Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, Industrial Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food and Nutrition, Human Development, Family Resource Management, Commerce, Computer Science, Computer Application, Law, Management, Gender studies, Tribal studies etc. With the rapid strides being made in information technology, the Library is gearing itself to adopt modern technology to facilitate the task of scholars and make its services more users friendly.

Vision

“To recognise as an extensive and exemplary academic library, serve as an epitome in applying principles of access, equity, inclusion and diversity.”

Mission

1. The Central Library works to support students, scholar, faculty, and staff in their academic destinations and form an inclusive community of collaboration.

2. By providing student-centered services, resources, and spaces, the Central Library is dedicated to empowering students to think critically about and ethically engage with information

3. The library is a gateway to resources from across the KRGC and offers a diverse collection of print and digital materials, technology rich spaces for exploration, and a commitment to excellent service

4. Within an environment of holistic community engagement, the Central Library invites users to participate in personal growth, information literacy instruction, learning and research opportunities, and preservation of the history of the KRGC

5. The Central Library is proud to accompany users either in person or virtually on their journeys of discovery, research, and learning.”

STRATEGIC GOAL & OBJECTIVES :

• To develop and enhance the capability of the library resources and services in meet the demands of the curricular, instructional, and research programs of the academic community and users

• To get regular funding to yearly acquisition of library materials

• To collect the significant title/publications on all subjects taught in the institution

• To create various bibliographies and library pathfinders for easy access and retrieval of information.

• To preserve the research and rare books for research purpose

• To strengthen the library's bond to the library patrons by establishing FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY program which would assist in the development of the library collection

• To disseminate information and knowledge to its users

• To provide services that enhances the quest for knowledge and intellectual activity.

• To establish a computer infrastructure of all library operations and services by acquiring library computer software and hardware to make computerization functional.

• To create an atmosphere wherein students and faculty may carry on the learning process enjoyable.

• To establish a strong library linkage with other institutions and agencies in the country and if possible with organizations and agencies from foreign countries by seeking contact with these agencies.

• To serve as an epitome of KRGC identity.