Library Automation- OPAC

A.B.M.S.P's Shri shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya has a separate central library / Knowledge Resource Centre building named as Smt. Jadabai Dugad Granthalay, which is inaugurated in 1988 by the hands of contemporaneous Minister Vasantdada Patil. It has two separate reading halls for Girl and Boys respectively. Separate PG, Reference Section, Digital Library, Wifi zone and Special users (Physically challenged) section.

Traditional library approach is now replaced with automated library services with user oriented approach. It has very rich and rare collection of books and periodicals, which is now moving towards the digital environment gradually. Library is situated in the mid of college Campus and Library building is extended in 2014 by adding extra floor developed from UGC grant.

Library is fully automated with ‘Vriddhi Software’ by Hindustan Computers Malegaon having following details-

Sr. No Particulars Details

1 Name of ILMS software ‘Vriddhi Software’ by Hindustan Computers malegaon

2 Nature of automation (fully or partially) Fully

3 Version 2.0, Full Version

4 Year of Automation 2012

OPAC

“Online Public Access Catalogue” reflects the total collection of library. Our Library is automated by using Vriddhi Software for all its sections. OPAC is special service given by library to browse its collection with the help of computer. OPAC service is provided within campus for access. One can search the title by author, keyword, publisher etc. in Marathi, hindi, and English language. Once the keyword is entered he will get results of book or journal. Hands on session is organized on every Wednesday and Saturday for students.