About the Central Library

About the Central Library

The Central Library is functioning since 1988, housed in a separate three storied library building named ‘Saraswat Bhavan’ in an area of 5100 sq.mtr. approx., out of which reading area is 1500 sq.mtr.  The Library has good collection of science, social science and humanities with strong collection in the subject areas of botany, chemistry, computer science, economics, environment science, history, food science & nutrition, management, mathematics, microbiology, political science, religion, philosophy, vedic studies and zoology.

5. Total area =   5100 sq. mtr.      Total seating capacity = 125
5. Working hours = 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5. Number of walk-ins = 120 to 145 per day
5. Number of documents issued / returned = 65 to 95 per day
5. Ratio of library documents to students enrolled = 65 : 1
5. Number of books added during the last four years = 2827
5. Number of log-in to OPAC = 75

Opening Hours

10.00 AM to 5:00 PM: on working days, same as of the university.  Circulation: 10.30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Automation

The Central Library is computerized since June 2003 having own Server, Library LAN utilizing UGC-INFLIBNET’s financial & technical assistance.  The housekeeping operations are computerized with the SOUL 30 software.

• OPAC
• INDCAT: MDSU Library’s Database: https://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in

Library Rules

The functioning, membership, services are in the form of ‘Library Rules’ 1997.

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SECTIONS IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY