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Library Introduction:-
The library has been established right from the inception of the college in 1983. Initially it had 100 books. The college has continued its collection and at present it holds 5080 books. Previous years question papers of RTM Nagpur University etc.small plant of education turns into a huge shape of Tree.
The environment of the library is user-friendly. The present Librarian Dr. Ku. Swati S. Shambharkar (Associate Prof.) provides semi- Automated library Service to the college staff and students.
VISION OF THE LIBRARY: To Help The College in Achieving Overall Goal By Supporting Teaching-Learning Process through learning resources.
Library Desk :-
Dr. Ku. Swati S. Shambharkar is working as Librarian at Dr. L. D. Balkhande College of Arts and Commerce Pauni Dist. Bhandara since 20 years. She has completed her M.A., M. Phil. (Marathi) M.Lib. Andqualified NET in Library and Information Science from Nagpur University. She got Ph.D. in Library Information Science. She has written 10 research papers and articles 12 papers have been published in national Journals. She is a life member of i.e. NUCLA, MUCLA, NUTA.
VISION
To help in achieving overall instated goal through all possible learning resources Specific objectives Specific Objectives
Providing possible library resources to all users.Fostering reading cultural among the students.
FUTURE PLANS
Library is Fully- automated
o develop reference section in the library has growing research activities
Providing more materials for competitive examinations.
To promote soft skills development through self development skill books.
We would like to implement barcoding system.
The college library is housed in the college building of ground floor with a total area of 625 Sq.ft. Stack Room 350 Sq. Fit (Total Area 975)The library us well equipped withlighting and drinking water facilitiescreating an apt ambiance for studying. Internally the library is divided into various sections as follows:-
Library Infrastructure
Circulation section
Reading Hall for students & Staff
Stack Room
Library Collection / Holdings
The library has a rich collection of books, journals, magazines, newspapers and other reading materials covering a wide vanity of subjects in English, Marathi and Hindi languages.
The total number of books including textbooks in the library as per Accession Register till – 31st March, 2024 : 5163
The total number of books including textbooks physically available in the library after weeding till – 31st March 2024 :5080
Title of Books : 1344
Books Authors : 167
The Number of Standard Journals and Magazines : 06
Total NewsPapers : 06
Total Rare Books : 05
CD : 04
Organization of the book collection:-
The books and other reading materials in the library have been classified and organized in accordance with their subject matter as the 22nd edition of Dewey Decimal classification system.
Library Timings:-
The timings of the library are more flexible for students and faculty. The library is kept open throughout in accordance the year except on public holidays. The reading hours of the library are 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. on all working days except Sunday.
Library Rules:-
Every borrower will be issue 1 book
The Books are issue for 7 days.
All the books reissue for 7 days.
The borrowers of the ticket will be Responsible for the Books Bearer for its
Librarian 1 Attendants 1
Total= 02
Library users:-
Students, Teachers, and administrative staff become regular readers of the library. The library facility is also extended to outside visitors as external members. Other persons who wish to consult books in the library occasionally, for specific purpose, can also be admitted for short period. On an average 50 – 60 users visit the library every days. Overall the library caters to the needs of approximately 635 users.
Library books collection
YEAR BOOKS Cost. In Rs.
2018-19 425 96100
2019-20 10 1675
2020-21 308 48875
2021-22 107 26475
2022-23 111 27975
2023-24 541 111904
Daily Newspapers:-
1. The Hitwada (English)
2. Navbharat (Hindi)
3. Lokmat (Marathi)
4. Deshonnati (Marathi)
5. RojgarSanderbha (Marathi) weekly
6. Employment News (English) weekly
List of Journals and Magazine
Sr. No. Name of Magazine Frequency
1 University News Weekly
2 Competition Success Monthly
3 India Today Weekly
4 SakalSaptahik Weekly
5 ShikshakSankraman Monthly
6 PratiyogitaDarpan Monthly
Reference Services
The reference books available in the library have inculcated the habit of looking beyond the textbooks.
Circulation
This service is the hub of library activities where lending out of boos to readers is
Facilitated
Library Events:-
Library Conducts Library Orientation Programme and Library Visit for First Year Students B.A. & B.COM.which motivated them to visit and make optimum utilization of Library resources and facilities.
Library organizes book exhibition every year
Library organizes RanganathanJayanti 12th Aug. every year
Library organizes VachanPrerna divas 15thOct. every year
Library Orientation Programme New students
NDLI Awareness Program every year
IPR Programme every year
Short Term Coursein Library Science
Free distribution drive of discarded books is been organize for staffs and students in library.
Dr. Ku. Swati S. Shambharkar is working as Librarian at Dr. L.D.Balkhande College of Arts and Commerce Pauni Dist. Bhandara since 16 years. She has completed her M.A. M.Phil.,(Marathi) MLISc and qualified NET in Library and Information Science from Nagpur University. She got Ph D. in Library and Information Science.
She has written 8 research articles and 7 papers have been published in national and international journals. She is a life member of i.e. NUCLA, MUCLA.
To help in achieving overall instituted goat through all possible learning resources.
Providing all possible library resources to all users. Fostering reading culture among the students
New spacious building for library.
To develop reference section in library has growing research activities.
Providing more materials for competitive examinations.
To promote soft skills development through self development skill books.
The College Library is housed in the college building of ground floor with a total area of 56.25 Sq.ft. The library is well equipped with lighting, and drinking water facilities creating an apt ambiance for studying. Internally the library is divided into various sections as follows:
| Library Infrastructure |
| Circulation section |
| Reading Hall for Students & Staff |
| Stack Room |
The Library has a rich collection of books, audio-visual materials, journals, magazines, newspapers and other reading materials covering a wide variety of subjects in English, Marathi and Hindi languages.
The total number of books including textbooks in the library as per Accession Register till – 31st March. 2020: 4311
The total number of books including textbooks physically available in the library after weeding till – 31st March. 2020.: 3691
Title of Books : 1042
Books Authors: 135
The numbers of Standard Journals and Magazines: 06
Total Newspapers: 06
Total Rare Books: 05
CD : 01
The books and other reading materials in the library have been classified and organized in accordance with their subject matter as per the 22nd edition of Dewey Decimal classification system.
The timings of the library are more flexible for students and faculty. The library is kept open throughout the year except on public holidays. The reading hours of the library are: 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. on all working days except Sunday.
Every borrower will be issue 1 Books
The Books are issue for 7 Days.
All the books reissue for 7 Days.
The borrowers of the ticket will be Responsible for the Books Bearer for its
| Librarian | 1 | Attendants | 1 |
| Total = 02 |
Students, Teachers, and administrative staff become regular readers of the library. The library facility is also extended to outside visitors as external members. Other persons who wish to consult books in the library occasionally, for specific purposes, can also be admitted for short period. On an average 40 - 50 users visit the library every day. Overall the library caters to the needs of approximately 512 users.
| YEAR | BOOKS | Cost in Rs. |
| 2018-19 | 425 | 96103.00 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 1675.00 |
| 2020-21 | 215 | 48875.00 |
THE HITAVADA [English]
NAVBHARAT [Hindi]
LOKMAT (Marathi)
DAINIK LOKJAN (Marathi)
EMPLOYMENT NEWS (Weekly)
ROJGAR NOKARI SANDERBHA (Weekly)
| S.No | Name of Magzine | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vishwa Maidan(Physical education) | Monthly |
| 2 | Shikshan Sankraman | Monthly |
| 3 | Dream | Monthly |
| 4 | Lokprabha | Monthly |
| 5 | India Today | Monthly |
| 6 | University News | Weekly |
The reference books available in the library have inculcated the habit of looking beyond the textbooks.
CirculationThis service is the hub of library activities where lending out of books to readers is facilitated
Internet FacilityComputer Terminals have been placed for users for accessing Internet. However, only educational sites are allowed for surfing.
Library Conducts Library Orientation Programme and Library Visit for First Year students which motivated them to visit and make optimum utilization of library resources and facilities.
Library organizes book exhibition every year
Library organizes Book review competition every year
Library organizes a competition on “story telling” in library.
Free distribution drive of discarded books is been organize for staffs and students in library.