Learning Resource Centre

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Learning Resource Centre

The institution has a vast learning centre in the form of library and computer laboratory to facilitate teaching, learning and research activities of students and teachers at the post-graduate level.

The library named as ‘Knowledge Centre’ consists of text books, reference books, encyclopedias, dictionaries in education, research journals and publications and Theses and Dissertations etc. The library is open to students from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Library follows Open Access System. The library is equipped with 6 work stations as additional facility to the students for their research work. The library is automated. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) facility is introduced under the software Library Oxygen. Photocopy and Wi-Fi facilities are also available for the students.

Information Resources Total in Nos.
Books13,195
Electronic Resources
i) e-Journals (Free version)DOAJ
ii) e-Newspapers (Online)Yes
iii) e-Theses & Dissertations (Online)Shodganga and Shodgangotri
iv) e-References (Online)Eric.ed.gov
Journal & Periodicals54
e Journals available on N-List6000+
e Books97,000+
Theses / Dissertations / Research Projects, etc.140
Bound / Back Volumes54
Daily Newspapers13
Newspaper ClippingsYes
Newsletters12
Government and Other Reports05
CD-ROMs
i) System CDs 35
ii) Subject CDs 95
iii) Informative CDs 10
Seminar Proceedings11
Maps / Charts230
Competitive and Interdisciplinary MaterialYes

Library Infrastructure

Total No. of Books in Library13,195
Total No. of Reference Books in Library 8184
Total No. of Journals54
Total No. of Newspapers13
Area of Library2450. sqf.
Seating Capacity of the Library 150 students at a time
Total Number of Tables36
Total Number of Chairs120
Computer with Internet connection08
Printer01
Scanners02

Other Facilities

  1. Internet Facility available for students.
  2. Photocopy (Xerox) facility also available.
  3. Open Access System
  4. OPAC Facility
  5. Inter Library Loan Service
  6. Increase in the library timings during Examination.