Library

The institution has a library, which is located at 4th floor of the college campus and functions independently. The library has a well-ventilated and lighted reading room, research reference section, periodical section, processing section and counter stations for circulation.

Aims and Objectives

  • Provide current library materials and databases that support the academic curriculum.

  • Provide access to information resources, regardless of location.

  • Collect library materials in all formats, broaden and update all collections to meet the needs of programs and support the various aspects of the institution: teaching, training, research and services.

  • Educate and assist college students, faculty and staff in the identification and effective use of information resources.

  • Continue to strengthen and update all collections to meet the needs of programs.

  • Preserve collections and materials, and maintain and upgrade physical and technological infrastructure to enhance the quality of services.

  • Provide access to library resources and servers via web pages and online resources.

  • Ensure that e-resources available are currently appropriate and accessible 24/7.

  • Work closely with users; known their needs and interests.

  • Enhance information literacy, especially in the student community, by developing effective plans aiming at improving student ability to:

    • Access information effectively and efficiently

    • Evaluate information and its sources critically

    • Understand Economic, legal and social issues when using information

    • Access and use information critically and legally

Library Collection

Sr. No Resource Quantity
1 Books 21005
2 Text Books 17480
3 Reference Books 3525
4 e-books 85000+
5 Periodicals 30
6 e-Journals 18000+
7 Newspapers 05
8 CD-ROM's 1112
9 Database 01

Facilities

  • The library is automated using indigenously developed Biyani Software: Library Management System, integrated software with OPAC and bar code technology. Library has completed the automation work of the library holdings and circulation is started with barcodes. OPAC facility is made available at various stations and on library portal of college website for searching the books to students and faculty.

  • Ten computers are networked(LAN) with the server for accessing e-resources and library OPAC

  • Institutional repository of our library contains college magazines, project, college seminar/workshop proceedings, research articles and books by the faculty, syllabi, question bank etc.

  • Reprographic service for users.

  • Book-Bank scheme for students.

  • Library has established Conductive atmosphere with provision of tables and Chairs for reading with good ventilation for the students. Library is providing OPAC (Online Public Accessing Catalogue) Facility to access the books easily.

  • Library works for 9 hours daily from Monday to Saturday.

  • Seating capacity of Library : 150

  • Students are allowed to borrow up to 4 books for a period of 10 days.

  • There are 10 Computer with internet facility in the library.

  • The free book bank facility is available for SC/EBC/TOPPER.

  • The Library has taken keen initiatives in arranging book exhibitions spreading the awareness amongst the reader community. Book exhibition comprise of new books as well as less read collection of our library collection.

  • Open Access Facility is available Library staff helps students for searching.

  • Student opts to refer the old question papers while preparing for the examination. Old question papers files are maintained.

  • To enhance the usage of library resource and make the readers familiar with library facilities, Library orientation program for all students is arranged for every year.

Working Hours

Regular Timing Monday to Saturday 09.00 am to 06.00 pm
Circulation Timing Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 05:30 pm
During Exam Monday to Saturday 09.00 am to 06.00 pm
Lunch Time Monday to Saturday 01.30 pm to 02.00 pm

OPEN ACEESS E-Resources

Highlights

  • Total LAN Terminals in the Library 12.

  • BIYANI SOFTWARE: Library Management System Software.

  • Computerized Library.

  • OPAC in the Library.

  • Circulation of Books by Barcodes.

  • Free Internet Section for Students (10 Nodes).

  • E-Books CD ROMS.

  • Bar-Coded Library Cards for Students.

  • Display of Useful Education Web-Sites.

E-Library

Best Practices

  • Library Computerization: To cope with the automated environment and cater better service to users, computerization practice is maintained regularly

  • Open Access Library System (OALS): To achieve Optimum use of Space, Books, Time, Satisfactions and Security, college has established this innovative project. Hundreds of students are taking benefits and they are fully satisfied.

  • Service without days/class restriction: To get maximum access and happenings more reading library have withdrawn the restriction of time table of days/class.

  • Best reader award: To inspire and inculcate the reading habits in the mind of students this award is given on Prize Distribution Day yearly.

  • Book-Bank Scheme: For maximum study and saving time at the beginning of each semester a set of books is issued to needy students

  • Students feedback /suggestion: To cope up with needs of users, there is a provision of suggestion box, library attends these procedures and makes improvements in functioning

Library Rules & Regulations

To establish complete silence and utmost use of library holding, the library has formed some rules & regulations.

  • All students should have their Photo Identity Card whenever they come to the Library.

  • Students should issue the book on his/her own Library card only.

  • At a time 4 books will be issued for a period of 10 days

  • Once issued book cannot be returned on the same day.

  • Marking on the Books, Journals,Newspapers is not allowed.

  • Students are requested to refer to Journals, CDs, Files, Project Reports, Question Papers, Newspapers & Reference Materials in the Library only. This reading material will not be allowed to take out of the Library.

  • Students are requested to return all the books in time. A fine of Rs 2/- per day will be charged for all the books returned late.

  • Students should keep their Mobile switched off / silent mode as & when they visit the Library. A fine of Rs. 100/- will be charged for Mobile Usage in the library

Systems kept in the Library are strictly for the use of accessing database subscribed by the library and educational purpose only.

Important Links

Copyright & Licensing Restrictions

Copyright

All the online resources, CD-ROMS, Video Cassettes accessible from Library are copyrighted works. Hence, copying, publishing, disseminating, displaying, performing or playing without permission of the copyright holder except in accordance with fair use of licensed agreement is not allowed. The library may terminate the library membership of users who are found to have repeatedly infringed the copyright of others.

Licensing Restrictions

Electronic resources listed on the website are restricted by license agreement. They should be used only for the purpose of research, teaching, and private study. Commercial use, systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information is prohibited. The users are requested to strictly comply with these terms.

Contact Person

Librarian

library@kccemsr.edu.in

+91 22 2532 6085

Mith Bunder Road, Near Sadguru Garden, Kopri, Thane (E) 400603.