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Library

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Student-centric learning methodology helps students learn independently. Students are encouraged to read the subject before it is taught in the classroom. This approach enhances classroom participation and improves overall learning outcomes. Students make effective use of the library for preparing technical paper presentations, assignments, mini and major projects, along with their academic studies.

The library also provides access to various learning resources such as NDL, J-Gate, DELNET, MAT journals, courseware, and other digital resources.

Library Facilities

The Central Library of KCET came into existence in the year 2009 with 4,475 volumes and an initial investment of ₹10 lakhs in books. Over the years, the library has expanded significantly in terms of resources and services.

At present, the library houses more than 24,000 books with 5,284 titles, taking the total investment to over ₹60 lakhs. The Central Library is located on the first floor with a plinth area of 694.98 sq. meters.

The library can accommodate 120 users at a time. A dedicated Digital Library has been established in an exclusive area of 200 sq. ft., equipped with 20 computer systems. The Central Library functions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.

The institution has a centralized library system that continuously provides awareness services to keep users updated with the latest information relevant to their interests.

Awareness Services

  • List of new arrivals and entries
  • Useful articles
  • News items and updates

Catalogs from different publishers are also available in the library. Heads of Departments can recommend and order books through these catalogs. The wide range of subjects represented in the library collection reflects the institution’s growing enthusiasm for new areas of study and research.

Features

  • Spacious library with a pleasant ambiance
  • Convenient library timings and user-friendly services
  • Availability of qualified librarian and supporting staff
  • Fully automated library system
  • Online access through networking facilities
  • Computerized search and indexing system
  • Book issue and return through barcode system

Commitee

Objectives:-

Objectives:- Provide advice, support, and liaison for the faculty, the individual departments, and the Librarian on
matters of the role of the Library in academic learning, budgeting, collection development, instruction and automation,
circulation, and reference services. Academic departments have responsibility for the quality of their collections.

The major functions of the Library Committee:-

  • To propose library vision, strategy document
  • To formulate various policies related to library like, purchase, space etc.
  • To propose library budget for the Institutes and department
  • To propose library activities, programmers and services
  • To propose library and information literacy in the institute
  • Online journal software awareness and for faculty publications and institutional publications.
  • Implementing Library policies – Library Material Purchase Policy, Electronic Resource Access Policy.
  • To provide for proper documentation services and updating the Library collection.
  • To work towards modernization and improvement of Library and documentation Services
  • To formulate policies and procedures for efficient use of Library resources.
  • To review Library readership dept-wise
  • To adopt measures to enhance readership

The major functions of the Library Committee:-

  • To propose library vision, strategy document
  • To formulate various policies related to library like, purchase, space etc.
  • To propose library budget for the Institutes and department
  • To propose library activities, programmers and services
  • To propose library and information literacy in the institute
  • Online journal software awareness and for faculty publications and institutional publications.
  • Implementing Library policies – Library Material Purchase Policy, Electronic Resource Access Policy.
  • To provide for proper documentation services and updating the Library collection
  • To work towards modernization and improvement of Library and documentation Services
  • To formulate policies and procedures for efficient use of Library resources.
  • To review Library readership dept-wise.
  • To adopt measures to enhance readership
S.No Name of the Member Position Department
1. Dr. Manju Bala Director CSE
2. Er. Bikramjit Singh Registrar CE
3. Dr. Jugraj Singh Dean Academics ME
4. Dr. Ruchi Handa Coordinator Applied Science
5. Ms. Parneet Kaur Member BCA/BBA
6. Dr. Amandeep Kaur Member Medical Allied Science
7. Ms. Harjit Kaur Librarian Library
8. Mr. Jaswant Singh Librarian Library
 
S.No Name of Faculty Designation Qualification Email-id
1. Harjit Kaur Librarian M.A, M.LIB (GNDU) Kharjit62@gmail.com
2. Mr. Jaswant Singh Librarian B.A, B.LIB (GNDU) Sjaswnt1954@gmail.com
3. Manpreet Kaur Library-Restorer B.A, B.LIB (GNDU) manpreetdosanjh51@gmail.com
 

Committee

Library Memberships & Guidelines

Borrowing Facility

  • A book will be issued to the borrower against production of the library card issued by the library.
  • Library borrower card is not transferable.
  • Members should not borrow defective or damaged books. While returning such books, the member will be held responsible and charged as per the rules mentioned below.
  • The member (student) should produce his/her library card for borrowing books, failing which the library staff can refuse to issue books.
  • The borrower card of a student will remain valid for the period mentioned on the borrower card.
  • All members should obtain a ‘No Due’ certificate for issuing original certificates or for any other purpose after surrendering the library borrower card and paying any outstanding dues, if applicable.
  • All members should return the books borrowed from the library before proceeding on a long period of leave and obtain a ‘No Due’ certificate from the library.

Number of books and Loan Period

 
Categories Number of Books Loan Period Over Dues Charges
All regular teaching staff 6 One Semester No overdue charge will be collected for returning the books after the due date.
Technical and supportive staff 4 1 Month No overdue charge will be collected for returning the books after the due date.
Post-Graduate students 4 21 Days Overdue charge of Rs. 3.00 will be collected for returning books after the due date.
B.Tech. students 4 21 Days Overdue charge of Rs. 3.00 will be collected for returning books after the due date.
 

Library Material – Not for Circulation

Reference Books, Serial Publications, Reserve Books, Thesis & Dissertations, CDs/DVDs, loose issues, and bound volumes of periodicals are not available for circulation.

Loss of Borrower Identity Card & Books

  • The members are responsible for their library borrower card. Loss of the library borrower card should be reported immediately to the circulation section. A duplicate borrower card will be issued on payment of ₹100 after two weeks from the date of application and verification.
  • Loss of a book by the borrower should be reported immediately to the circulation section to avoid fines. The borrower shall either replace the book or bear its cost.
  • If replacement is not done within 15 days, the defaulter will be charged three times the cost of the book if the book is in print, or four times the cost if the book is out of print.
  • If a book belonging to a multi-volume set is damaged or lost, the member concerned shall be liable to replace the entire set or pay four times the cost of the same.

Internet Facility

  • Internet facility is available only for registered users of the library. Outsiders are not permitted to use this facility.
  • Users should produce their Library Identity Card at the Information Desk (Circulation Counter) and collect it back after browsing.
  • Users are advised to use this facility only for academic and research activities.
  • Users are requested to give others an opportunity to use the facility.
  • Users should enter their name and other details in the register before browsing the internet.
  • Maximum browsing time is restricted to 5–10 minutes only.
  • It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the safety of the systems. Any misuse should be brought to the notice of the Librarian.
  • The facility is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.
  • The Librarian reserves the right to discontinue this facility for anyone found misusing it, apart from initiating disciplinary action as per college rules.

General Rules

  • Members shall observe silence in the reading halls.
  • Mobile phones should not be used inside the library.
  • Members shall not engage in conversations that may disturb other readers.
  • Smoking, eating, or spitting inside the library is strictly prohibited.
  • Members shall not write on, damage, or mark any library book.
  • Members shall not re-shelve books or periodicals, as it disturbs the prescribed arrangement.
  • Members are responsible for any damage caused to books or other library property and shall pay the penalty imposed by the Librarian.
  • Members caught tearing pages or stealing books will be suspended immediately from using library facilities, and disciplinary action will be initiated by the college.
  • Members shall not bring personal belongings, books, or printed materials inside the library.
  • Members leaving the library should cooperate during checking of borrowed or carried materials at the exit.
  • Any violation of library rules may result in forfeiture of library membership and privileges.
  • The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving, abusing library staff, or acting indecently.

At a Glance

At a Glance

  • Huge Library complex with an area of 645.6 sqm. ( I floors)
  • The ground floor accommodates Stack Area ,Book Circulation Section, Newspapers, Magazines and Reprography / Photocopy
  • The Back volumes, Project reports, Digital Library and books for competitive examinations etc.
  • Equipped with modern infrastructure, with a reading capacity for 100 users.
  • Collection above 140000 volumes.
  • More than 4576+ Online E-Journals & 4500 E-books More than 20 + Print Journals & Magazines
  • Automated Library powered by E-Gov Software.

    • Features

  • Functional modules are completely web based. Library provide online Catalogue of books format
  • Presently has 14,000 books records.
  • Uses open source components.
  • Scalable, manageable and efficient.
  • Easily extensible to support other languages.
  • Networking – Hierarchical and Distributed networks.
  • Automated messaging integrated into different functions of the software
  • Extensive use of set up parameters enabling easy configuration of the software to suit specific.
  • needs, e.g., in defining patron privileges
  • Supports multi-user and multiple security levels
  • Allows digital attachments to metadata
  • A Team of 02 professionally qualified and trained staff, aided by 1 support staff.

    • Library Collection

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    Digital Library

    There is a build in digital library in the central library with state- of -the -art systems connected to high end server with 100mbps high-speed internet concavity to the Digital library, J GATE PLUSE for Engineering &Technology, Video Lesions Available from DELNET ,MAT Journals , J- GATE ,NDL ,IAOS ,IKGPTU .

    • Digital Resources: ProvidesIP based access to the subscribed online e-Journal packages of various publishers.
      • Note : The Following Resources can be accessed from any Computer (with INTERNET) connected to the LAN from anywhere.

    ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

    ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

    SEARCH SITES

    SEARCHING FOR PEOPLE

    SEARCHING FOR THE LATEST NEWS

    SEARCHING FOR SPORTS HEADLINES AND SCORES

    SEARCHING FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION

    JOURNALS

    ACADEMIC SEARCH/WEB RESEARCH TOOLS/REFERENCE MANAGERS

    Books & Journals

    • DELNET– http://www.delnet.nic.in/
    • J-GATE – https://jgateplus.com
    • MAT Journals – http:/matjournals.com/home
    • NDL –https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in
    • IAOS –https://www,ias.ac.in
    • IKGPTU – https://pturesults.in/Library.php

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    Membership

    All Bonafide Students and Staff members of Khalsa college of Engineering and Technology are eligible for membership to avail the services of Central Library. Application for membership should be made on the prescribed form which is available at the Library’s Circulation Section. All the registered members are called the users of Library. The Library is primarily for the use of Faculty, Students, and Non-Teaching employees of the Institute. On special request, outsiders (Students, Faculty, Research scholars of other Colleges) are also permitted for a shorter period for research with written permission from the Principal on the basis of a letter from the concerned Department / Institute. The privilege of borrowing books from the library is restricted to KCET Staff & Students only. An overdue charge is payable for returning books/Materials after the due date.

    OPAC

    Link:- www.kccsasr.com

    Delnet

    Link:- http://www.delnet.nic.in/

    Indcat : Unicatlogue

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