• G DC DODA LIBRARY

The library of G DC Doda under the guidance of worthy Principal Prof.(Dr.) Shafaqat Hussain Rifiqui has achieved complete automation of all the resources available in the library and all the routine activities of library are done through computers. college Library at present has a collection of more than 18000 books. There is one separate Circulation section, reference section, Science & arts Section. Separate Reading Room for Students. Several Newspapers , Magazines & journals are available for the benefits of students. There is also a UGC funded text book section (Book Bank) available for needy deserving students & for Researchers staff. Also there is an E-Resources access zone through NDLI & NLIST in the library.

Objectives of library

1. To provide right information to right user at right time.

2. To support curriculum and extra curriculum activities.

3. To promote reading habits among the students and users.

WORKING HOURS

10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (READING ROOM)

10:30 AM TO 2:30 PM (BOOK ISSUE AND RETURN)

Distinct feature of library

• Our college library is fully computerized with implementation of KOHA SOFTWARE along with BARCODE SYSTEM.

• Library cards are given to students at the time of admission to borrow textbooks , General books and periodicals.

• Hot & cold Facilities for Students

• Reprographic facility to students at very mild rate i.e Rs.1 for one copy.

• Separate washroom for girls students.

Library Rules

1. Only bonafide members are allowed to enter college library on the strength of valid library card.

2. Complete silence must maintain in the library.

3. Students should not bring electronic gadgets in the reading room of Library.

4. Using mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the library.

5. Keep your mobile on silent mode

6. Infringement of library rules will be dealt accordingly.

7. All cases of violation of rules will be reported to Principal for suitable action.

8. In case of any difficulty readers can approach the Librarian.

READING ROOM AND REFERENCE SECTION.

Library has a good reading room with a seating facility of 60 users at a time. Many National and regional newspapers are provided to users throughout the session. Many periodicals are also provided to the users for competitive exams preparation purpose during the session. A separate reference section is also established for students and staff for consulting competitive and reference books during working hours.

BEST LIBRARY USER AWARD.

To encourage the students and staff to make efficient use of library collection and it’s services “BEST USER AWARD” has been constituted from the current session.

1. OPAC SERVICE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO SAVE THE TIME OF USERS.

2. NDLI ACCESS POINT FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY

3. N-LIST FACILITY

4. LIBRARY WEBSITE.

5. ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN THE BEGINNING OF SESSION TO HOW TO USE LIBRARY RESOURCES.

6. DISPLAY OF NEW ARRIVALS.

7. COMPLAINTS/ SUGGESTIONS BOX.

Future plan

1. Separate building/Block for Library

2. Subscriptions of E-Journals

3. Establishments of Departmental libraries

4. Establishment of Research section in library

Hans Raj(Librarian)