This Library Orientation through power point presentation is about the kind of services, resources available in the Christ College Library, for new batch students.
3. What will be covered
About Library,
Vision, Mission &
Objectives
Library
Print,
Digital
Resources
Membership,
OPAC & IR
Services
4. About the Library
The library serves two complementary purposes
to support the College curriculum.
to support the research of the institution, faculty and students
Responsible:
Acquisition, processing, organizing & providing access
Serves as an innovative partner in teaching, learning and
research activities.
Contributes (directly & indirectly) to the achievement of Institute’s
mission.
5. Vision, Mission & Objectives
Vision
To be a premier Learning Resources Centre
Mission
Library committed to the library Vision, and effectively anticipate and
respond to the ever-changing teaching, learning, and research
landscape.
Objectives
To building a rich and scholarly collection
To support all academic activities like teaching, learning, research and
extention.
The Institute library serves the needs of faculty, students and staffs.
6. Resources
Print Resources
• Books
• Journals
• Magazines
• Newspapers
Digital Resources
• CD, DVD, etc.
• Online Resource Collection(IR)
• E-Book & E-journals
• Open Access E-Resources
7. Library Collections
Total Number of Books – 8,400 +
Number of Back Volumes – 60
Number of News Paper – 09
Number of Magazine – 13
8. Organization/Arrangement of Resources
Books : Dewey Decimal Classification System.
Journal and Magazines: Alphabetical order.
CD/DVD/VCD/ACD : By Accession number.
Online Resources: Linked on IR OPAC and Library Blog.
9. DDC System
Classification No. Subjects
000 Generalities
100 Philosophy
200 Religion
300 Social Science, Sociology/Anthropology
400 Language
500 Natural Sciences
600 Technology
700 Arts, Fine Arts and Decorative Arts
800 Literature
900 Geography, History
11. Services provided by the library
• Circulation Services
Borrowing Privileges
For Student : 3 Books for 7 days
For Faculty : 5 Books for 15 days
• Reference and Information Services
• Document Delivery Service (DDS)
• SMS Alerts
• Photocopy Service
• Current Alert Services
• INTERNET Service
• Database and CD-ROM Search Service
12. Who Can Avail Membership?
Students
Faculty
Staffs
Other associated with Institute
Any one who wants to use it for short period
13. How to Access Library Resources
• Library follows Open Access System
• Personal visits & browsing
• Online Catalogue for all holdings in Library
• Follow links on Library OPAC, IR & Website
• All Online resources accessible on Intranet
14. Library Layout
• Baggage counter- Entrance Left side
• Circulation desk- Centre
• Online Catalogue Access Points
• News papers area
• Reading area
• Stack area
• Reference Collection
15. Library Opening Timings
Day During Semester During Vacation
Mon – Fri 8.30 Am to 6.00 Pm 9.00 Am to 4.30 Pm
Saturday 8.30 Am to 2.30 Pm 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm
Sunday and General Holiday Closed Closed
16. Issue & Return Hours
Day During Semester During Vacation
Monday – Friday 9.00 Am to 5.00 Pm 9.00 AM to 4.00 Pm
Saturday 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm
17. Access Policy for E-Resources
• Who can access e-resources?
Students, Staff.
• How to access?
IP based access on Campus and out Campus
Some resources require in ID & Password
18. Continue….
• Copyright / License Agreement
Copyright regulations apply same way as printed books & journals
Electronic journals access based on license agreements with
publishers / vendors.
• What's not permitted?
Systematic downloading, sharing with outside users, using any
software to download entire database, creating your collection of
entire, using it for commercial purpose
19. Library Communications
• Through Institute email
• Library Website
• Bulletin Boards in the Library
• Suggestion Box
• Ask A Librarian!
• Email us :christlibrarymysuru@gmail.com
shashikiran@christmysuru.in
20. We request you to,
• Bring ID card when you visit Library
• Scan ID card when entry and exit to the Library
• Respect and follow Library Rules and Policies
• Co-operate with Library staff
• Feel free to seek assistance
• Maintain silence in the Library Premises
• Help keep the Library neat and clean
• Alert on misuse of resources
• Take care of Library materials
• Be prompt in responding to our communications
• Provide feedback & suggestions
• Suggest new resources
21. Some Don’ts
• Do not take out library materials without getting issued
• Do not use mobiles in Library premises
• Do not bring Music & other gadgets
• No group discussions & group study currently
• Do not bring any eatables & drinks
• Do not use Library computers/ Network for non-academic purposes
• Do not mark, write, scribble, underline in Library reading materials
• Avoid distracting other user attention
• Avoid doing any thing that disturbs other users
22. Who make the maximum use of the library resources and facilities.
Three students will be selected for the Best Library user award on the
basis of the Library Usage.
Every year this Award conferred on the occasion of Annual Graduation
Day.
Best Library User
Award
23. Library OPAC , IR and Blog Address
• OPAC IP address : http://library.christmysuru.in:8000/
• Institutional Repository IP : http://dspace.christmysuru.in:8080/jspui/
• Blog address: https://christlibrarymysuru.wordpress.com/
• OPAC User Name: Name of the Member
• Password: 123456
