Maitreyi College University of Delhi
Jesus And Mary Marg, Bapu dham, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
The library of the college occupies a two-storied complex adjacent to the main building. It is a user focused centre of learning resources that meets all the academic and research needs. The library is automated using Integrated Library Management System ‘SOUL’ (Software Of University Library) developed by the INFLIBNET. Library acquired this software in 2007 and was able to fully automate its operations by 2010 after creation of database of all books and library services. Currently SOUL 2.0 version is being used. It comprises of an efficient OPAC (Online Publics Access Catalogue) system which allows the users of the library to check the status of their account and facilitates the information retrieval process. The library has a seating capacity of more than 150 users and a collection of more than 99,000 books. It has subscription of a wide range of print journals, periodicals, national and international magazines, and 23 leading national newspapers. The library provides access to database of many e-books and e-journals through its N-LIST facility. Apart from this, users can also access the online database subscribed by the Delhi University Library System through the college network. The library has membership of DELNET (Developing Library Network) services.
Vision
Recognition of Maitreyi College as ‘Knowledge Centre’ at national and international levels.
Mission
The defining aspects of the mission of the college to realize its vision are:
To facilitate our students and teachers to become outstanding scholars, educators, researchers and professionals.
To inculcate in our students the importance of learning and its continuous pursuance so as to enable them to develop intellectually and emotionally.
To achieve enhanced level of education through innovative and professional methodology, hands-on training, workshops and seminars.
To motivate and empower students to become academically proficient, intellectually engaged and socially responsible citizens with a clear understanding of the diversity that exists in the ethos of our culture and society.
Objectives
To inculcate a commitment to quality and ethically sound practices.
To instill a goal oriented and professional approach among students to become responsible citizens.
To constantly review the curricular and co-curricular progress of the students to adopt effective measures for addressing the challenges.
To instill in students a scientific temperament and an analytical mindset.
To provide infrastructural facilities such as laboratories, library etc. conducive to teaching-learning environment for the stakeholders.
To be well equipped for commencing and conducting graduate and postgraduate courses and research oriented programmes as and when the University of Delhi and University Grants Commission permit their implementation.
To conduct specialized additional courses in Nanotechnology, Journalism etc.
To periodically interact with reputed industries and research institutes.