LIBRARY
We will NURTURE you with a TREASURE, the TREASURE of LEARNING that will keep with you everywhere.
Shree L. R. Tiwari Degree College of Arts, Commerce & Science library plays a crucial role in the educational process of the institution, providing knowledge resources to achieve objectives and helping in conservation as well as dissemination of knowledge.
College library is regarded as the backbone of college education. It plays an important role in the lives of young students who could have access to a large collection of reading material which it develops keeping in view their information needs. In this Module the objectives and functions of the college library in support of higher education have been discussed. It describes the various sources of finance coming as grants for a college library for purchase of books and other documents, recruitment of library personnel, constructing the library building, purchase of various items of furniture and equipment, and so on. It further states that with this infrastructure made available, the librarian and other supporting staff will be able to provide efficient and effective information services to support educational objectives of the College.
Library and Information Centre is located in an independent spacious block with an area of 1700 Sq.m. The library has about 2700 volumes of books.
Services
Institutional Repository
VTU Question Papers, Syllabus, Faculty Publications and Newspaper Clippings of Sir Shree L.R.Tiwari are scanned and made available through Institutional Repository.
Digital Library
The Digital Library is exclusively used for the online access of E-journals and other E-Resources.
Membership
The membership is open to all students and staff of the institute. Students can borrow one book at a time, from the Circulation Section.
Classification and Catalogue
The library books are classified and catalogued according to the Dewey decimal classification [DDC] systems. All the books may not be available on the shelf as many of them might have been borrowed by other members. To see a complete list of books on a particular subject one should look at the library catalogue. Library catalogue can also be used for checking particular titles by author’s name, key-word or title. Web enabled Online Public Access Catalogue [Web OPAC] can be accessed from a terminal in the library. Library catalogue can also be searched using a common web browser from any terminal located on the Campus or members can access library catalogue through their mobile. Instructions are displayed on the system, so that users can easily locate a particular book.
Reference Section
The reference library is open to student and staff during the working hours of the library. The library is kept open till 5.00 pm.
The College library is situated on the first floor of the building. It is a spacious hall that provides a quiet, serene environment for study. There are approximately 2700 books in the library, including some very old books. Recent addition includes books on subjects as diverse as computer science, information technology, economics, etc. The library subscribes to many journals and magazines. The library subscribes to many journals and magazines. The library is fully automated.
College Library has been playing a very significant role in the Educational Process and it is heart of the institution. Library provides knowledge resources to achieve objectives of the institution and helps in conservation as well as dissemination of knowledge. Our College Library performs a variety of functions by the way of collecting information, processing and retrieving the relevant information, helping the students and faculty with text books, reference books and journals, as well as by maintaining an efficient reference and information service.
List of Reference Books 2018-2019
| Sr.No | Particular | Quantity |
| 1 | Text books | 3139 |
| 2 | Reference books | 566 |
| Total Commerce books | 3705 | |
| 1 | Computer science | 100 |
| 2 | Data science | 100 |
| 3 | Acturial Science | 100 |
| 4 | Aviation | 100 |
| 5 | Hotel management | 100 |
| Total Books | 4205 | |
| 1 | Journals | 7 |
| 2 | Magazines | 7 |
| 3 | E-Books | 156 |
| Sr.No | Journal Name |
| 1 | Indian Journal Of Marketing |
| 2 | Indian Journal Of Finance |
| 3 | Indian Journal Of Management |
| 4 | Arthashastra : Journal of Economics |
| 5 | University News |
| 6 | Yojna |
| 7 | The Indian Banker |
| Sr.No | Magazine Name |
| 1 | Digit |
| 2 | PCQuest |
| 3 | Data Quest |
| 4 | General Knowledge Today |
| 5 | Business Today |
| 6 | India Today |
| 7 | Competition Success Review |
| 1 | Times of India |
| 2 | Mid Day |
| 3 | Loksatta |
| 4 | Navbharat times |
| 5 | Economic Times |
| 1 | National Digital Library of India (NDLI) |
Library hours
- The College Library will be open for the purpose of study from 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m.
- During Diwali vacation on working days of office, library will be open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm for students.
- Library will remain closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Shree L. R. Tiwari College will start their automated library soon through Scanner.
Library is well connected with the students & faculty through its email facility.
- Bar Coding of Library Collection : Two barcode printer and three scanners are purchased for the bar-coding purpose. Library collection is completely bar-coded and also students are being given library card with barcode since 2018.
Other Library Activities :
- Library Orientation program : We have introduced the Library Orientation program for new comers in order to make them aware of the library facilities available for them.
- Best Library User : we have started this initiative to develop reading habit and attract our students’ towards library. Best library user is selected among the students who make the best possible use of library facilities and spend quality time in the library. The award carries a certificate and a gift.
Grievance redress of the Students :
Consultation with the Librarian
Students can consult the librarian for problems related to the library and its services. The librarian will try to settle them in his capacity or forward them to the Principal of the college.
Suggestion Book
A suggestion book is kept in the library seeking valuable suggestions and recommendations from the readers. This is a new initiative to enhance the services and reach to every student and faculty members of college.
Advisory Committee for the Library
The Library Advisory Committee plays a vital role in enhancing and developing the library services, making suitable policies that will help the library to render its best.
| COLLEGE LIBRARY | ||
| 1 | Dr. Sanjay G. Mishra | Chairperson |
| 2 | Mrs. Shital Dhotre | Convenor |
| 3 | Mrs. Ridhi Ambre | Co-Convenor |
| 4 | Ms. Munira Sayyed | Member |
| 5 | Ms. Dimple Makhija | Member |
