Library Best Practices
"The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." – Albert Einstein
User Orientation Programme
The library takes an active part in the orientation programme organized by the institute for the benefit of new students in the beginning of academic year. Power Point Presentation is given to all the students of First Year about the facilities and rules and regulations of the library. They are taken around the library to familiarize them with various resources and services available for them. Training sessions are also organized whenever a new product or service is introduced.
Any user desiring to know more about library resources and services or to learn how to use a particular resource like OPAC, e-journals, databases etc. should contact Librarian.
User Orientation Photos 2022-2023
User Orientation Photos 2023-2024
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. " – Sidney Sheldon
Creation of “JKC College Library Telegram Group” for Staff & Students for providing e-resources during Corona Period
The Department of Library and Information Science creates JKC College Library Whatsapp Group for staff and JKCC Library Telegram Group for staff and students for providing free open e-resources (forwarded messages only) , career guidance information and our college library information from the academic year 2021-2022. 1000 students are utilizing this facility.
Library Best User Award:
Goal of the Practice : To motivate the students to make effective use of the library and it services,the Best Library User Award has been started from the academic year 2007-2008.
The Process : Library best user award is given on the basis of gathering data through following criteria i.e., Number of Library Visits, Books Borrowed, Timely Return, Code of Conduct and Semester End Exam Marks.The award is given in the form of book or Memento.
List of Library Best User Awards
Academic Year Name of the Student Class & Roll No.
2020-2021 Mr.T.Venkatesh II B.Sc, MSCs, Roll No.774
2021-2022 Mr.K.Salman Raju III BCA ,Roll No.1167
Library Best User Award Photos 2020-2021
Library Best User Award Photos 2021-2022
N-LIST Best User Award:
Goal of the Practice : To motivate the students to make effective use of e-resources, the Best N-LIST User Award has been started from the academic year 2022-2023.
The Process : Library best user award is given on the basis of gathering data through following criteria i.e., Number of Library website Visits, No.of pages down loaded, Code of Conduct and Semester End Exam Marks.The award is given in the form of book or Memento.
List of N-LIST Best User Awards
Academic Year Name of the Student Class & Roll No.
2022-2023 Mr.K.Salman Raju III BCA Roll No.1167
Earn-While -Learn Programme
Goal of the Practice : To employ JKC College Students in the library the Earn -while-learn-programme has been started from the academic year 2010-2011.
The Process : The Library has some part time jobs for students to work in the library under Earn-while-learn-programme. Data entry work and books arrangement works are available in the library. Students can work their leisure time without any effect for their regular classes.
Impact of the Practice :
1. Students can get financial support to meet their expenditure during the studies in the college.
2.They are able to understand behind scene works of the library,which is not visible to the users.
The Following Students are benefited under Earn-while-Learn-Programme.
Academic Year Name of the Student Class & Roll No.
2021-2022 Mr.B.Ganesh Babu IIIrd B.Sc, Roll No.1259
2022-2023 Kum.A.Alivelu B.Sc (MPC) ,Roll No.710
Kum.N.Akhila Ist BCA,Roll No.1110
Kum.P.aruna Ist B.sc (CBZ),Roll No.308
Kum.M.Akhila Ist B.sc (M.E.Cs.) Roll No.403
Kum M.Haritha Ist B.Sc (Bt.B.C.),Roll No.1305
Earn -While -Learn-Programme Photos 2021-2022
Earn -While -Learn-Programme Photos 2022-2023
Visiting vijayawada book exhibition for selection of books
All HODs , Staff and Librarian visit Vijayawada Book Exhibition (from 1st-11th January of every year ) at Vijayawada for selection of books to our college library.
Individual training given to our college staff and students
Creating awareness and clarifying their doubts in the access of library e-resources to the staff and students and thus to ensure their optimum use the library e-resources.
Training given to students on E-Resources
Training given to students on E-Resources
Training given to Library Staff on E-Resources
Training given to Teaching Staff on E-Resources
Display New Arrivals
New books added to our library are displayed in an elegant manner in the new arrival glass rack at the entrance of the library to attract the attention of the users.
User Feedback through Suggestion Box
Suggestion Box is provided for timely response
Designed and Developed College Library Website
College Library Website is designed and developed for effective use of library services and access of e-resources.
The College library has a Website Url : https:// sites.google.com/view/jkccollegelibrary/
The Library’s website is managed, maintained and updated in-house by Librarian.
JKC Little Free Library
On the Eve of S.R.Ranganthan's birth day celebrations (Father of Library Science ), the Department of library and information science starts "JKC Littile Free Library" .
It was inaugurated by Sri.Chukkapalli Ramesh Garu, Member of Executive body of J.K.C. College, Guntur on 12th August 2017.
The aim of the JKC littile free library is " Take a free book, enjoy reading and leave a book"
It is an open ,free and voluntary books exchange initiative launched by by JKC College Library.
The objective of the JKC littile free library is
a. to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges in the college.
b. to develop the reading habit among the students.
JKC Little Free Library Photos
Sri.Chukkapalli Ramesh Garu inaugurated JKC Little Free Library on 12-08-2017.
Library Tour for First Year Degree Students.
The library takes an active part in the orientation programme organized by the institute for the benefit of new students in the beginning of academic year. Library tour is one of the orientation programmes. Smt .Ch.N.Bhavani, Librarian conducted library tour on 12-11-2022 and 15-11-2022 for first year degree students to taken around the library to familiarize them with various resources and services available in the library. Individual Training programmes on access of e-resources are also conducted for the students for better usage of the library .
Other Best Practices of the Library
Books are purchased on recommendation of Staff and Students
Home lending of CDs/DVDs to our college staff.
Providing membership facility to Retired staff of the College.
Permitting outside readers for reference and consultation.
Bound volumes of periodicals and Journals are available in the Library.
Manuscripts and Rare Book Collection are available in the library.