LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATION

• Library Visiting Hours:
• Monday to Saturday: 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
• Circulation Timing: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
• Strict discipline and SILENCE must be observed inside the Library.
• All the students while entering the Library should keep their personal belongings at the library property counter against a token.
• Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited inside the library.
• Membership is obligatory for all students within 2 months of admission.
• Smart Identity card is compulsory for entering the library and for all Library transaction.
• Loss of Smart ID Card must be reported in writing to the Principal immediately.
• For Library entry / exit, users must swipe or scan their smart ID card at the RFID Access Control Reader.
• Library transactions will be done through RFID KIOSK and Book Drop Box.
• All students are permitted to borrow 3 books at a time for duration of 7 days. After the due date, a fine of Rs.5/- per day per book will be applicable.
• Students should check the physical condition of the books before borrowing otherwise they will be held responsible any damage.
• If the books are lost or damaged then the borrower shall replace the books of the same edition or latest edition or pay the cost of the book according to Library rule.
• Students will have to return all borrowed books before filling their annual examination form.
• Reference Books, Journals, Magazines, Dictionary, Encyclopaedia, Year Books, Handbooks are only for consultation within the Library premise.
• Students should not mark, underline, damage or tear pages of Library materials.
• Computer in the Library premises should be used for academic purposes only.
• Do not temper with the computer setting. Follow the internet safety guidelines.
• It is advisable to use library resources i.e. Books, Computers & Magazines carefully.
• Photocopying services are fee based with a rate of Rs.1/- per A4 page.
• To avoid violation of the Copyright Law only 10% of the book may be photocopied.
• Fragile, rare or heavily used reference books may not be allowed for photocopying.
• In case of any difficulty Library users can approach the Librarian.
• Your cooperation with Library staff and security personnel is highly appreciated.

1. Students are not allowed to carry any bag or folder inside the lab.
2. Observe silence in the lab.
3. Surfing through the website that is ethically wrong and sending emails that are ethically wrong is strictly prohibited.
4. Only college software is to be used, No software of any kind is to be brought into the lab.
5. Mobile phones cannot be used in the lab
6. Playing games in the lab is a strictly prohibited.
7. Students are not allowed to use personal Pen Drive, CD’s etc. in the computer lab. In emergency situations, contact the Librarian.
8. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the lab.
9. Do not move the chairs around.

RESOURCES

1. Total No. of Existing Book :             1,09,485
2. Total No. of Journals (Title) :             91
3. Total No. of Magazines (Title) :             33
4. Total No. of CDs/DVDs :             576
5. Total No. of E-Resource :             4
6. Total No. of Newspapers :             6

LIST OF SUBSCRIBED E-RESOURCES

1. Delnet – Developing Library Network – Online
2. Sage Publications – 33 Journals -Print + Online
3. NDLI (National Digital Library of India)-Online
4. ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) – Online

SOFTWARE & DATABASE

1. No. of Software: 03 – {Soul3.0 (LMS), Middleware (RFID), ID FLOW (Smart Card)}
2. No. of Database: 01 (SQL Database of Soul3.0 & Middleware)

JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES

List of Sage Journals (Print + Online):

1. Antyajaa: Indian Journal of Women and Social Change
2. Asia Pacific Journal of Management: Research Innovation
3. Bioscope: South Asian Screen Studies
4. Contemporary Voice of Dalit
5. Environment and Urbanization Asia
6. Global Business Review
7. Higher Education for Future
8. Indian Historical Review
9. India Quarterly
10. Indian Journal of Public Administration
11. International Journal of Rural Management
12. Jindal Journal of Business Research
13. Journal of Creative Communications
14. Journal of Education for Sustainable Development
15. Journal of Health Management
16. Journal of Human Values
17. Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics
18. Journal of South Asian development
19. Psychology and Developing Societies
20. Science, Technology and Society
21. Society and Culture in South Asia
22. Sociological Bulletin
23. South Asian Journal of Human Resource Management
24. Statistical Modelling
25. Studies in History
26. Studies in Indian Politics
27. Studies in Microeconomics
28. The Indian Economic Journal
29. The Indian Economic and Social History Review
30. The International Journal of Community & Social Development
31. The Journal of Entrepreneurship
32. Urbanisation
33. Young

List of Other Journals

1. Annals of the National Association of Geographers India (NAGI)
2. Asian Journal of Computer Science and Technology (AJCST)
3. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology (AJSAT)
4. Asian Journal of Managerial Science (AJMS)
5. Asian Review of Social Sciences (ARSS)
6. Communication Today
7. Current Science
8. Current Trends in Information Technology
9. Economic Affairs
10. Economic & Political Weekly
11. Geographical Review of India
12. Indian Journal of Comparative Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Disease
13. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
14. Indian Journal of Statistics and Analysis
15. Indian Journal of Library Automation Networking and Consortia
16. Indian Literature
17. International Journal of Business Administration and Management
18. International Journal of Commerce and Management Research
19. International Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics
20. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology
21. International Journal of Green Chemistry
22. International Journal of Home Science
23. International Journal of Nano Science and Nanotechnology
24. International Journal of Pure and Applied Physics
25. Journal of Advanced Research in Journalism & Mass Communication
26. Journal of Advancements in Robotics
27. Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances
28. Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis
29. Journal of Community Guidance and Research
30. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
31. Journal of Environmental Biology
32. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
33. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research
34. Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society
35. Library Herald
36. LS: International Journal of Life Science
37. New Frontier in Education
38. NOLEGEIN: Journal of Advertising and Brand Management
39. NOLEGEIN: Journal of Consumer Behavior & Market Research
40. NOLEGEIN: Journal of Global Marketing
41. NOLEGEIN: Journal of Organizational Behavior Management
42. NOLEGEIN: Journal of Human Resource Management & Development
43. Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany
44. Research & Reviews: Journal of Food Science & Technology
45. Research & Reviews: Journal of Life Science
46. Research & Reviews: Journal of Physics
47. Research & Reviews: Journal of Statistics
48. Resonance – Journal of Science Education
49. Social Action
50. Social Scientists
51. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics
52. The India Journal of Political Science
53. The International Journal of Indian Psychology
54. The Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society
55. University News
56. Unmeelan
57. World Affairs
58. Omega

List of Postal Magazines

1. Down to Earth
2. EDU Tracks
3. Inspirational Quote
4. Legal News & Views
5. Living etc
6. Manorama – Tell me Why
7. NG Kids
8. Sandesh – Hindi
9. The Economist
10. The Week
11. Vanitha -Hindi
12. The Sikh Review
13. Unnayan

List of Local Magazines

1. Aaj Kal Hindi
2. Business Today
3. Civil Services Chronicle
4. Competition Success Review
5. Frontline
6. Hans – Hindi
7. India Today
8. Katha Desh – Hindi
9. Kurukshetra -English
10. Kurukshetra – Hindi
11. Navneet – Hindi
12. Outlook
13. Partiyogita Darpan Hindi
14. Reader’s Digest
15. Sarita – Hindi
16. Science Reporter
17. Sport Star
18. The Carvan
19. Yojana
20. Yojana -Hindi

List of Newspapers:

1. The Times of India (English)
2. The Hindu (English)
3. The Telegraph (English)
4. Dainik Jagran (Hindi)
5. Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi)
6. Hindustan (Hindi)

Online Journals

• RFID Services: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is an automated library system which refers to a technology where by digital data encoded in RFID Tags or Smart labels are captured by a reader via radio wave. The system is comprised of two components: Tags and Readers. The Reader is a device that has one or more antennas that emit radio waves and receipt signals back from the RFID tag.

Our Central Library has installed the following RFID Devices.

• RFID Enabled Self Check-In Check-Out Kiosk: This is an independent touch screen based kiosk for borrowers to perform issue – return functions on their own. With it inbuilt screen and printer, patron can view and print transaction related information such as book issued, outstanding fine (if any) etc. Customized information can also be printed on the transaction slip.
• RFID Book Drop Station: This is the touch screen based stand alone multi protocol book drop primarily used for returning library books. It helps in better circulation and gives time flexibility to patron for returning of library materials issued by them. All the related information is printed on the transaction slip.

• Staff station for circulation desk: Staff station is specially designed for library circulation desk application. With range upto 25 cm. It can be used for entry of new books (through tagging) or borrowers and issues / return of books at circulation desk.

• Security Gate Antenna System with two pedestals: 3D security gate are placed at exit gate of the library to keep check on unauthorized books going outside. It will have a read range upto 1m. It has inbuilt audio visual alert facility for theft detection. The tag is a small ‘signal transmitter’ that you put on the merchandise that you want to protect. The tag will signal to the EAS antennas to make them alarm if they come to close.
• RFID Handheld Reader: RFID handheld reader is mainly used in stock verification of books which can be done in hours instead of days with handheld reader system. It can also be used in searching a particular book by taking the reader to library racks.

• Smart Card Registration Reader: This is small reader for registration of smart card or can be used at the time of Tagging / Registering of books. It can be easily shifted and seamlessly installed between computers, as and when needed. Its lower read range ensures single tag operation without detecting surrounding tags.

• RFID Access Control Reader: The Access Control Reader reads the data taken from signals received from each RFID reader enabling reader to accept and deny request to access certain amenities based on access levels or specific permission. Access panel which are parent devices that control card reader and make these grant and deny decision allow for easy integration with RFID reader.

• Smart Card Printing System: This is used for printing of users smart cards which includes card printer, web camera, pen tablet and card printing software. Print technology direct to card dye-sublimation transfer print capabilities full-colour and UV Printing capability in the Alphanumeric text, logos and digitized signature.

• Smart Cards: Smart Cards are standard 1K Mifare technology based contact less smart card used for various applications such as Identity card, employee cards, access control and canteen cards.

• RFID Tags: RFID tags are rewritable passive HF tags working on 13.56 MHz frequency. Available in various types and form factors these are used for tagging library materials to uniquely identify particular tagged items using the RFID based automated library management system.
• Middleware application: Middleware is a customized application to interface data from various RFID Hardware products to the existing library management system.

Patna Women’s College Central Library provides the following services to the students and teachers of the college:

• Circulation Services: The circulation services of the books in the library are provided by Two Counters. Books are issued to the teachers and students from the Issue Counter. Each student can issue three books for a week. The book is returned on due date which is entered on the date slip. Books are issued through RFID self check-in and check-out kiosk. The returning of books is operated from the Book return counter which has been made fully automated. Books are returned through RFID book drop box.
• Book Classification and Cataloguing Services: The classification of the library holdings according to the different subjects and branches of study; and the cataloguing of the same are carried out in the Technical Section of the library.

• Reference Services: The library has a spacious reading room with a seating capacity of 144. The reading room is well lit and well ventilated. 18 Double Sided, 24 Single Sided subject cupboards and 12 special reference cupboards are well stocked with text and reference books as to lay out a delightful panorama of knowledge. The users are also free to select the books as per their choice and requirement.

• Mezzanine floor (Extension reading room / Post Graduate Reading Room): Mezzanine floor has a spacious with capacity of 50. The floor is well lit and well ventilated. 16 PG books cupboards. 10 Computers for P.G. Students. The users are also free to select the books as per their choice and requirement.
• E-Library Services: The library is fully automated in the fields of computerized record of book collections, library membership records of students and cataloguing of books. Information is the most contemporary trends of E-resource information; PWC Central Library has obtained memberships from E-libraries like DELNET, INFLIBNET, Sage Publication Journals and NDLI Club Member.

• DELNET: Started by the India International Centre Library and supported by the Ministry of Communications and IT, Government of India, DELNET promotes sharing of E-resources among the users through the development of a network of libraries. The Central Library has signed a MoU with Delnet and has obtained an institutional membership. The users can benefit from a huge collection of E-books and online from this network.

• OPAC Section: in this section Online Public Access Catalogue is available to the student. An OPAC is an online bibliography of library collection. SOUL 3.0is installed and students can search the library books through Soul WebOpac. Students can also avail the other e-resources like DELNET, N-List from Inflibnet and NDLI (National Digital Library of India.

• Multimedia: The multimedia centre is the audio-visual hub of the E-library. It has a rich collection of 576 volumes of educational and other CDs/ DVDs and a plasma T.V. the users have a wide range of subjects to select from; such as literature, fiction, science, computers, environment and health. There is facility of the issue of the CDs/ DVDs also.

Electronic Display Board: Library notices and new arrival books and journals are displayed.

• Magazine / Periodical Section: The section having a good collection of magazines and 33 Sage Journals, 59 other Journals, 28 English Magazines and 12 Hindi Magazines, has a seating capacity of 40 students. There are rich collections of old periodicals (Bound Volumes), newspapers and news paper clipping as well; which the users can refer to anytime for reference work.

• Reprographics/ Xeroxing Services: The library provides very useful and handy reprographics services. The Xeroxing room is equipped with 3 photocopy machines (1 colour and 2 black & white) and 1 copy printer.

• Book repairing services: A separate space is assigned for repairing and binding of old and damaged books.

1. CCTV Surveillance:
2. Fire Extinguisher
3. Anti Theft Gate Antenna

The Central Library conducts an add-on vocational certificate course in library and information science. The programme includes lecture, practical sessions, project work and assignments. The course is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of Library and Information environments, including Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, Special Libraries, Archives, News agencies, Research Institutes and Museums.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the Add-on Course the students will be able to

PO1: Understand the fundamental concepts, Principles and theories related to Library and Information Science.

PO2: Develop practical skills in employing digital tools and technologies for managing and accessing information resources.

PO3: Contribute to knowledge generation, creation and dissemination to be prepared for the global market.

PROGRAMME SYLLABUS:

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS:

• Course 1: Theory (60) + Project (30) + Assignment (10)
• Course 2: Theory (60) + Practical (30) + Assignment (10)
• Course 3: Theory (60) + Practical (30) + Assignment (10)

Each course carries 100 marks.

TOTAL MARKS: 300

EVALUATION: The students will be evaluated at the end of the course on the basis of final examination and practical assignments. Pass certificates will be awarded to the students securing 45% and above.

FACULTY: Qualified and trained teachers and professionals from the field of Library and Information Science.

JOB PROSPECTS:

• Government and Private Sectors.
• Educational Institutions.
• Public Libraries and Research Institutes.
• News Agencies, Museums, Archives etc.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  pwclib@gmail.com