LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Library Orientation :
Every year Library Staff organises Orientation Programme for First Year Students to acquaint them with library Satff, Collection, Activities, Services and Infrastructure.
Orientation Programme 5th August 2019 till 9th August 2019
The orientation programme was arranged for the students of First-year classes from 5th August 2019 till 9th August 2019. The students were apprised with the different aspects of the library like its collection, activities, and services which included introduction of the Library, its staff, collection, and various sections, services rendered by the Library, activities of the library, various rules and regulations of the Library. Students were also given training on how to use WEB OPAC using search strategies and how to access e-resources using N-List project, National Digital Library and e-PG Pathshala. They were also informed about the various courses conducted by SWAYAM.
Orientation Programme 31st July 2018 till 4th August 2018
Every year an orientation programme was arranged for the students of First-year classes so as to introduce them with the different aspects of the library like its collection, activities, and services. This year the programme was conducted from 31st July 2018 till 4th August 2018. The programme focused on the introduction of the Library, its staff, collection, and various sections, services rendered by the Library, activities of the library, various rules and regulations of the Library. In the programme, students were also given training on how to use WEB OPAC using search strategies and how to access e-resources using N-List project, National Digital Library, and e-PGPathasahala.
Library Orientation 2017
This year an orientation programme was organised from 31st July 2017 till 4th August 2017 by the Library Staff for the First year students. The main objective behind organizing such programme is to familiarize students with the infrastructure, various rules, regulations, functions and services offered by the library. The programme also involved to acquaint students with various reference sources related to the subjects taught in the College. The students were demonstrated search techniques of WebOPAC and some of the useful and informative websites. Government of India launched two important projects – Digital Library of India and e-PG Pathshala. In the orientation emphasis was also given on these projects.
Library Orientation 2016
Every year an orientation programme was arranged for the First year students so as to introduce them with the library’s collection, activities and services. This year the programme was organized from 3rd August 2016 to 5th August 2016.
Following topics were covered in the Orientation :
1.Introduction of the Library and its various sections
2.Services rendered by the Library
3.Activities of the library
4.Various Rules and Regulations of the Library
5.Print as well as e - resources available in the library
6.Provided hands-on Training on WEBOPAC and access to e-resources of N-List.
Book Bank Schemes:
College library provides two Book Bank Schemes to the students. One is the College Book Bank Scheme which is managed by the college funds and provided to the financially deprived students. Our staff, students and alumni members generously donate their books to the College book bank. Library also has a BC Book Bank scheme which is funded by the University of Mumbai for the reserved category students. Every year a large number of students avail of these facilities.
College Book Bank Scheme Statistics
BC Book Bank Scheme Statistics
Book Bank Form
Best Library User Award:
To encourage students and staff to make efficient use of the library collection and its services 'Best Library User Award' has been constituted from the academic year 2010-2011.
Click here to view List of Awardees
Book Exhibition:
Library organizes Book Exhibition every year for the students and staff with the purpose to develop a culture of reading among students and to avail for them exposure to various kinds of books available in the library.
Reading Inspiration Day :
The Birth Anniversary of Late President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated as "Reading Inspiration Day" by organizing various activities in the Library.
Reading Inspiration Day on 15th October 2019
The Birth Anniversary of Late President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated as "Reading Inspiration Day" by organizing “Book – Exhibition” of books written by and written on Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Books on various subjects were also displayed on this occasion.
Reading Inspiration Day 15th October 2018
The 87th Birth Anniversary of Late President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated as "Reading Inspiration Day" by organizing “Book – Exhibition” of books written by and written on Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Books on different subjects like Commerce, Economics, Politics, Management, Personality development, Mathematics, Statistics, Competitive examinations, Marathi literature, Computer science and Research methodology were also displayed on this occasion. The main motto behind organizing such type of activity is to inculcate reading habits among youngsters and to attract them towards library. This year is also being celebrated as ‘Birth Centenary year’ of famous Marathi Writer “Purushottam Lakshman Deshpande (8 November 1919 – 12 June 2000), popularly known by his initials ("Pu. La.") or as P. L. Deshpande and Marāthi poet, lyricist, writer and actor “Gajānan Digambar Mādguḷkar (1 October 1919 – 14 December 1977) popularly known by his initials Ga Di Mā (गदिमा)”.An exhibition of charts of Biography of P. L. Deshpande and G. D. Mādguḷkar were also displayed in the library. Books written by ‘P. L. Deshpande’ were also exhibited.
Reading Inspiration Day 2017
Birth Anniversary of our beloved Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated as “Reading Inspiration Day” in Shailendra College. On this occasion a “Book – Exhibition” was organized on 13th October 2017 and 14th October 2017.
In the exhibition, Books written by and written on Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam were displayed. Books on different subjects Economics, Politics, Management, Personality development, Mathematics, Statistics, Competitive examinations, Marathi literature, Computer science and Research methodology were also exhibited on this occasion.
This year is being celebrated as ‘Birth Centenary year’ of famous Marathi poet, Writer, literary critic and translator ‘Govind Vinayak Karandikar’ better known as ‘Vinda Karandikar’. An exhibition of charts of Biography and poems of ‘Vinda Karandikar’ were also displayed in the library. Books written by ‘Vinda Karandikar’ were also exhibited.
Reading Inspiration Day 2016
A display of Books written by and on Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was organized to celebrate “Reading Inspiration Day” on 15th October 2016. Books on different subjects like biographies, motivational stories were also exhibited on this occasion. We have appealed to the Students and Staff to observe “No gadget day” on 15th October 2016 and spend more time in reading books. They were also invited to donate books on their birthdays throughout the year.
Reading Inspiration Day 2015
The 84th birth anniversary of Late President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was celebrated as "Reading Inspiration Day" by Shailendra Degree College in the recently renovated library. A series of guest lectures were organised for the students as follows :
1. Importance of the Library - by Principal Dr. V. M. Ingavale
2. Life and Times of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - by Prof. Dr. Swati Pitale.
3. Importance of Reading Books in the Present Scenario - by Prof. Ajay Acharya
4. Literary Works of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - by Prof. Sony Paul
The program was well received by the student and all pledged to start reading books henceforth.
Vachak Saptah 2018-2019:
The College Library initiated an innovative activity of celebrating one-week “Vachak Saptah” from the academic year 2018-19. In the activity, students are prepared for the Book Review Presentation on the selected books through power point presentation by their mentors. This year it was celebrated from 1st March till 7th March 2019 There were total of 27 participants who were guided by 10 mentors. Author wise and language wise winners were selected. Five teachers as Best Mentors were also selected. All the participants were felicitated with a book so as to encourage them to participate in more numbers in such a kind of activity.
Following is the list of winners:
AUTHOR WISE WINNERS:
AUTHOR – CHETAN BHAGAT
1. Priyanka Saroj, SYBMS
2. Arpita Iyer, SYBBI
3. Mudra Mangaonkar, FYBCOM
AUTHOR – SUDHA MURTY
1. Kevin Nagvekar, SYBBI
2. Dhananjay Varsade, FYBMS
3. Pallvi Borude, TYBSCIT
AUTHOR – ROBIN SHARMA
1. Rushikesh Rane, FYBSCIT
2. Priyanka Damania, TYBA
3. Afroz Mohammad, FYBA
LANGUAGE WISE WINNERS :
MARATHI SECTION :
Ekta Thombare, FYBCIT
2. Dattaram Pawar, SYBA
3. Shlesha Narvekar, FYBMS
4. Ankita Patil, TYBSCIT – Consolation Prize
5. Akshata Mane, FYBMS – Consolation Prize
LANGUAGE WISE WINNERS :
ENGLISH SECTION
1. Merlyn Rajan, SYBSCIT
2. Nimisha Sharma, SYBMS
3. Prince Mishra, TYBSCIT
4. Nikita Parihar, SYBBI
5. Laxmi Joshi, FYBBI
BEST MENTORS :
1. Asst. Prof. Swapna Gawde
2. Asst. Prof. Ameya Ghatge
3. Asst. Prof. Pooja Tripathi
4. Asst. Prof. Priyanka Patil
5. Asst. Prof. Bhagyashree Yadav
Inter-library Lending:
The College library tied up with Satish Pradhan Dnyansadhna College, Shailendra Education Society's Hi-Tech Library and neighboring College libraries for Interlibrary lending.
Swayam and NPTEL Course in E-Library:
Library encourages students and staff to pursue various courses of Swayam and NPTEL. In E-Library section, six computers are there on which students can pursue the courses of Swayam and NPTEL. They can also browse e-journals and e-books with free internet surfing.
Assistance for Divyangjan Students:
The college has purchased Voice Recorder for the Divyangjan students to record their notes so that they can listen to the notes on their mobile.
Library Internship Training
The Library also offers internship to the candidates’ pursuing Master in Library and Information Science.
2019-2020 Ms. Geetanjali Sable, M.L.I.Sc. Student from University of Mumbai
2018-2019 Ms. Janhavi More, M.L.I.Sc. Student from University of Mumbai
Documentary Screening
History and Political Science Association jointly with Department of Library organises Documentary Screening in the Library.