Librarian's Desk

Dear library users! I welcome you to the Library website of our college.

The college library having two story building of 18000+ sqft area on two floors various Sections including Circulation Section, Text Book Section, Reference Section, Bounded Volume Stack Section, Periodicals Section, Reading Room and Internet digital Library, etc. The Central Library of Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya is a proud resource this manages knowledge, both in print and digital format.

It provides pleasant ambiance for both collaborative work and study. It offers a range of services such as Membership, Circulation, Reading Room and OPAC facility etc. The library collection consists of: Text Books, Reference books, Print Journals, Electronic Journals, Back Volumes of journals, Thesis and Dissertations, CD and DVD. And Brille reading material, etc. As a true information resource centre, Our collection boasts of over 54586 titles with 108325 Volumes, 805 Non-Book materials, 45 National & International print Journals, 4 Periodicals, 16 (4 Copies each) News papers with 4657 Bound volumes and online subscription of NSC’s e-Shodh Sindhu consortium operated N-LIST digital online e-resources program for various disciplines. Under this N-LIST Program users can access 4 databases, 22 resources, 6150 electronic journals and 300000+ e-books available through annual subscription. And access to various online databases. We also offer photocopying, printing, and scanning services to our users.

The books are arranged in the shelves from 000.00 to 999.99 as per Dewey Decimal Classification scheme  (DDC) from top to bottom towards right. Library is providing links to various open source e-journals. All these e-resources can be accessed through IP addresses by clicking the link e-resources on the web site. The authorized users can directly access the e-resources freely with in campus & off campus. Advanced WebOPAC can be accessed from anywhere by clicking the WebOPAC link given on the library software/website.

The Digital Library section has Ten (10) latest PC’s to access the online e-journals, e-Resources and video lectures. All PC’s are meant for users to access SOUL 3.0 WebOPAC, e-databases, e-books, e-journals and other e-resources. The reading section in the library is WI-Fi enabled to provide wireless access to the Internet. The library provides free of charge internet facility to all its users for searching and browsing e- books, e- journals and Video lectures etc. from all other resources.

The library is fully automated using SOUL 3.0 (Unlimited) LMS software. The software consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serial control, utilities and WebOPAC. The database of books available in the Library is being updated regularly with details of recently circulated and purchased books. Records of all the Library patrons have also been created in the software.

The Yeshwant College Library is more than just a place to borrow books. It is a hub of academic activity, providing students with resources and facilities that support their studies and personal growth.  The library is the heart of college, which serves as a central point of academic curriculum knowledge for all library users. In addition to routine library services, the library also offers a range of services and opportunities that cater to the information needs of differently-abled and economically backward students.

One of the most important services offered by the library is the provision of Braille reading material and a Brailler type-writer for blind students. This ensures that visually-impaired students have access to the same information and resources as their sighted peers. Additionally, the library has a separate issue counter available for differently-abled persons, making it easier for them to borrow books and other reading material.

The library also plays a crucial role in implementing the book bank scheme for economically backward students. This scheme allows students with limited financial resources to borrow books for the entire academic year one set of books, without having to worry about the cost of purchasing them. In addition, the library has implemented an Earn and Learn scheme, which allows students to work at the library and earn money while also gaining valuable experience in library management and user service.

Library is a testament to the library's dedication to serving its diverse student body.

I hope and trust that users will make best and at most use of SOUL 3.0 WebOPAC service from remote as well as from campus. Also needs your valuable feedback for giving us a chance to serve you better. The online feedback form is made available on library website home page [Link]

Dr. Kailas N. Wadje,

Librarian