Library Book Reviews
Library Activities:
E-learning Centre and Inauguration and Book Exhibition
World Book Day Celebration 2022
World Book Day Celebration 2023
INTRODUCTION :
Library of Govt. Ripudaman College Nabha , Patiala (Maharaja Hira Singh Library) with area of 8400 sq. mts., has rich Collection of General Books, Text books, Reference books in all subjects which are taught in the College (Arts, Humanities, Science ,Commerce and Computer science) . Library Subscribes to 13 newspapers in Punjabi, Hindi and English language and 20 Magazines related to General Knowledge, Sports, Commerce, Environment, Computer science and General subjects etc.
LIBRARY TIMINGS : College Library is open from 9.00m to 3.40 pm. for Students, and Staff.
List of Newspapers subscribed by the Library
S.no. |
Title |
Language |
1 |
The Tribune |
English |
2 |
Indian Express |
English |
3 |
The Hindu |
English |
4 |
Hindustan Times |
English |
5 |
The Economic Times |
English |
6 |
Punjab Kesari |
Hindi |
7 |
Dainik Bhaskar |
Hindi |
8 |
Ajit |
Punjabi |
9 |
Jagbani |
Punjabi |
10 |
Punjabi Tribune |
Punjabi |
11 |
Punjabi Jagran |
Punjabi |
12 |
Punjab Times |
Punjabi |
13 |
Aaj di Awaz |
Punjabi |
List of Magazines subscribed by the Library
1 |
India Today |
2 |
Employment News |
3 |
G K today |
4 |
Competion Success Review |
5 |
Banking Service Chronicle |
6 |
P C Quest |
7 |
Pratiyogita darpan |
8 |
Outlook Money |
9 |
Reader’s Digest |
10 |
Frontline |
11 |
Dalal Street |
12 |
Yojana (Eng. & Hdi.) |
13 |
Sport Star |
14 |
Sarita |
15 |
Grehshobha |
16 |
Woman’s Era |
17 |
Mulazam Lehar |
18 |
Jan sahit |
19 |
Punjabi Duniya |
20 |
Punjab Gaurav |
E-Resources :
Library also subscribes E-resources in the form of N-List from INFLIBNET which provides access to 6000+e-Journals , 1,99,500+e-books under N-List and 6,00,000 e books through NDL . Passwords have been issued to Staff and Post graduate students of the College to access e-books and e-Journals. College Library has an E-Learning Center now, where staff and students can use e-resources of N-List and other e resources for which links have also been given to them in the Library. There are 5 computers in the Library for Online Circulation ,Web OPAC and Use of E-resources. More computers are likely to be added soon.
AUTOMATION :
Library is Partially automated with E-granthalaya 4.0 software. Most of the Collection is e-Catalogued now. OPAC (Online public access catalogue ) is provided to Staff and Students. During session 2022-23 on line Circulation of books to Post Graduate has also been started .
READING ROOMS :
Library caters to the needs of 3500 students and staff members of the College. Library has two big reading rooms that accommodates 200 students at a time
BOOK ENTITLEMENT :
All College Students get an Identity cum Library card from library and get books issued on that I-card as per following entitlement.
Undergraduate Students : 2 books for 14 days
Post Graduate Students : 4 books for 14 days
Staff : 8-10 books
Book Reviews are written by students which are displayed on Library Notice board .
Services : Following services are provided in the library
- Lending services
- OPAC services
- Reprographic services
- Internet services
- Book bank services
- Book exhibitions and book talks are arranged regularly in the Library.
Library Rules
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Do not use mobile phones inside the library.
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Any material being taken out of the library must be checked by the attendant.
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Keep books, periodicals, and newspaper at proper place after use.
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No noise must be made.
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Fill the entry register kept at the entrance counter before entering library.
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The librarian may recall of any book from any member at any time and the member shall return the same book immediately
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Library cards are required to get any book issued.
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No eating inside the library
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A book may not be kept for more than 14 days. A fine shall be incurred after that.