DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY
Knowledge Resource Centre
Library at a Glance
Arts, Commerce and Science college library is established in 1995. It has contributed substantially to the overall development of the college in accordance with the principles set by our parent institution “Sarvoday Shikshan Shanstha”.
Our Library is Information and Knowledge centre in the College. Various sources information and knowledge are available for the students, teacher and society users. It is centre of academic activities enriched with reference books, text books, various subject periodicals. News papers (Local and National) . C.D. ROM and Computer assisted Knowledge gaining sources like internet etc.
Our library is established in 1995.It has contributed substantially to the overall development of the college in accordance with the principles set by our parent institution Sarvoday Shikshan Shansha. Moreover library provide various services namely circulation services, library reading and periodical hall, reference services, internet services, inter library lone services, news paper clipping services, zeroxing services, book bank services etc. Interested reader are awarded with attractive prizes.
Physical Facility
1. Total Area : 83.61 Sq. M.
2. Seating Capacity : 50 Students
3. Working Hours : 09.00 am. to 05.00 pm. except Sunday & Holidays
4. Networking Facility : Internet though Library Automation Software
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The college library is governed by LAC. Every year the college constitutes the Library Committee for its smooth functioning. The main objective of the Library Committee is to decide and adopt policies for the library services and programmes of the library. The principal of the college is the president of the committee. (Dr.) V. R. Patil is the chairman of the committee where as the librarian is the secretary. The committee consist of seven members include principal, HOD’s and faculty of the various department of the college.
The committee members discuss issues like library administrations, library development, library services and policy decisions and also they give suggestions for the improvement of the library services, collections and development of the library.
| Sr. No. | Member | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | I/C Principal Dr. V.R.Patil | Chairman |
| 02 | Mr.M.K.Mutnale | Secretary |
| 03 | Shri.S.J.Patil | Member |
| 04 | Dr.V.K.Dalavi | Member |
| 05 | Miss.S.M.Matakar | Member |
| 06 | Prof. C.A.Kanase | Member |
LIBRARY STAFF
| Sr. No. | Member | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr.M.K.Mutnale | Librarian – B.E(CS).M.Lib.Inf.& sc., SET. |
| 02 | Shri.P.J.Patil | Lib. Attendant |
| 03 | Shri.A.V.Vhanylkar | Lib. Attendant |
VISION
- To provide a student-centred learning environment that facilitates transference of information and to cater to the needs of its users to access it.
- To augment and maintain collections in support of the academic pursuits of the Colleges.
- To provide well-equipped and functional physical spaces where students can pursue learning independently beyond the classroom.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- It helps in all educational and instructional programs of the college.
- To provide materials that will stimulate student’s acquisition of factual knowledge, development of literary appreciation, aesthetic Values & Ethical Standards.
- It develops a habit of deep and advanced studies of subjects beyond the text books of subjects, in students.
- It enhances the understanding of different subjects or disciptones among the students.
- It prepares the students as an intelligent aware, informative and enlightened to play
the role of a responsible citizen
- It assists the research works and lays down the initiative base for research work in students.
- It informs the teacher with latest up-dates in their respective subject area
- It provides healthy entertainment material to its users.
RMBN software has Main Modules
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Acquisition control system
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Circulation control system
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OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue )
- MIS Analysis Reports
- Easy to use.
- Data entry in English, Marathi and Hindi
- Different section for books, Text books, Ref. Books, other subject wise
- Subject wise book Report
- Year wise book Report
- Stock Verification system
- Bar-code system
- One book who used system
- One user How many books use system
- OPAC system
- Circulation
Use full Report
Accession Register report, Circulation report , Subject wise report, year wise report, stock verification report, staff library card report, student library card report, course wise expender report , Department budget report , summary of circulation report , (i.e. month, course , member, and title etc.)
Bar Code Fuction : Bar –code label for each book and user card . Save the time and typing work.
OPAC : Easy search ways –Accession number, Title ,Author , Publisher, Edition, Call no, English, Marathi, Hindi langue
Year wise details of library Automation
| Year | Name of ILMS Software | Nature of Automation | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Partially Automated | V-4.01 |
| 2014-15 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Partially Automated | V-4.01 |
| 2015-16 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
| 2016-17 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
| 2017-18 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
| 2018-19 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP system | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
| 2023-24 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP System | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
| 2024-25 | RMBN Info tech E-campus School/College ERP System | Fully Automated | V-5.01 |
Library Collection
| S.N. | Book Type | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Text books | 5383 |
| 02 | Reference books | 4822 |
| 03 | Other books (Novel, Biography, Stories, Comp. Exam books etc.) | 2151 |
| 04 | Total books | 12357 |
| 05 | Periodicals | 22 |
| 06 | C.D. Rom | 91 |
| 07 | E-Book | 199000+ |
| 08 | E-Journal | 6000+ |
| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2025 | अंमली पदार्थ जनजागृती कार्यक्रम |
| Link |
|---|
| N-LIST |
| SWAYAM |
| Open Access Journals |
| Open Access Books |
| Shodhganga – Indian Electronic Theses and Dissertations |
| National Digital Library of India |
| E-Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free e-books1 | Open Library2 | Project Gutenberg |
| Internet Archive4 | World Digital Library | Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) |
Free E-resources for Students with Disabilities
| SIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Signing Savvy – ASL Sign Language Video Dictionary | ASL Sign Languaage Dictionary – HandSpeak | SpreadTheSign: Sign Language Dictionary | American Sign Language ASL Dictionary |
Library Services
The Library with an aim to provide access to the right information at the right time to all its users offers a package of high quality, user focused services to support the learning & teaching; research and development activities of students, faculty, and staff members.
The Library is offering following services like
- Open Access for all users.
- OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) system for users.
- Library Automation through e-Campus Library Software.
- N-LIST Membership Subscription for E-journals, E-Books Access.
- Library orientation Programme for students.
- CD, Journals and Books issues for reference on Identity Card
- Bar-code system
- Internet, Wi-Fi Facility for users.
- Reading Room Facility
- Reprographic Service Facility
- Inter Library Loan Service
- News Paper Clipping
- Book Exhibition
- Digital Library with 02 PCs
- Year down student books Issue/Return Facility
Extension Activity
- Book Exhibition
- User Orientation and Awareness services
- Book bank services
- Book Talks
Library Best Practices
- Best Reader Award for Students.
- Gift of Knowledge: Staff Birthday Book Donation Drive
- Book Exhibition
- Career/ Employment information.
- Providing Syllabus and Question papers hard & soft copy to Faculty & Student in library.
Library Periodicals List
| Sr.No | Name of Periodical |
|---|---|
| 1. | Lokrajya |
| 2 | Yojana |
| 3 | Gruhshobhika |
| 4. | Samajprabhodan Patrika |
| 5. | Arthsanvad |
| 6. | Udyojak |
| 7. | Lalit |
| 8. | Vyapari Mitra |
| 9. | Sadhana |
| 10 | Sheti Paragati |
| 11. | Jadanghadan |
| 12. | Competition Sucess Review |
| 13. | Employment News |
| 14. | Sports Star |
| 15. | Dataquest |
| 16. | Science Reporter |
| 17. | News India Samachar |
| 18. | University News |
| 19. | Current Science |
| 20. | General Knowledge |
Library Rules and Regulations
- User Carry their ID card for use of the Library facility.
- Register to become a library member before using resources.
- Remove shoes before entering the library.
- Sign in at the entrance register before entering the library.
- Maintain silence in the library
- Strictly no mobile phones or headphones in the library.
- Handle books and reading materials with carefully.
- Use newspapers and journals only in the library section.
- Library cards are non-transferable; borrowers are responsible for borrowed books.
- Check issued books for missing pages; report any issues before leaving the counter.
- Marking or damaging library books is serious; the last reader is accountable unless damage is reported during issue.
- If a book is lost or damaged, the last reader must compensate for the damage or pay the current book price if it can’t be replaced.
- Return books on time; fines apply for overdue returns.
- Report lost library cards immediately; obtain a Duplicate Library Card (DLC) for Rs. 10.
- Obtain a no dues certificate after returning books, clearing dues, and submitting the library card.
Note: Violation of these rules will call for punitive action against the user.
- Working Hours of the Library:
Monday to Saturday : 08.00 am to 04.00 pm
Lunch Break : 01.30 pm to 02.00 pm
Year wise Book Purchased
Activities
