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ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46, Library has been set up on modernized platform. The college library caters intellectual as well as the general reading needs of its reader in an ideal and reader’s friendly environment. The college library has at present a good collection of more than 48339 books which include textbooks, reference books, general books and non-book materials. The Library subscribes about 24 Journals, 24 magazines and 9 Newspapers. Most of the library's activities are computerized using "LlBSYS", an integrated library software package. The library has installed local area network (LAN) within the library. One terminal in circulation has been installed for access to the OPAC of library holdings for users.

Vision
The library is the hub of knowledge and learning for the community, with a staff committed to excellence; dedicated to the open, free exchange of ideas; and continually striving to make it easy for our users to locate, navigate, and access high quality information resources.

Mission
The library provides student-centered services and collections to foster student and graduate success through the development of information literacy, critical thinking, and life-long learning.

To support the emerging research and informational needs of our communities, we are committed to excellence and dedicated to the open, free exchange of ideas.

The library follows "The five laws of Library Science" enunciated by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India.

Books are for use
Every reader his/her book
Every book its reader
Save the time of the reader
Library is a growing organism

OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY

To establish a readers community to strengthen the goals.
To organize orientation programmes for users to keep them aware in information society.
Cultivate reading habits among students and teaching community.
To promote the values and skills amongst the students.
To maintain a balanced and organized collection of high-quality materials and provide professional assistance to all users.
To provide access to information in a well organized and coherent manner.
To educate users in developing information-gathering skills, including accessing, evaluating and using various information sources.
To promote technological competence by providing access to information available in digital formats.

LIBRARY IN A SNIPPET

Library of the institution is its heart and a light-house in the real sense of the term.
The Library of Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46 has been set up on modernized platform.
The college library caters intellectual as well as the general reading needs of its reader in an ideal and reader’s friendly environment.
The library is fully air conditioned.
Approximately 250 readers visit the library every day.
Average issue per day of the library is 30
About 250 students use the library for Reference and Consultation per day (average Statistics)
The Library operates from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (Monday to Friday) and from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm (Saturday).
The spacious, independent library block (926.97 Sq. Meters. in area) with the provision of open access system is well equipped with 48339 books (Session 2023-24) which include textbooks, reference books, general books and non-book materials.
The Library subscribes about 24 Journals, 24 magazines and 9 Newspapers. (Session 2023-24)
The library is divided in four sections namely Circulation Section, Reference Section, Newspaper & Magazine Section and Technical Section.
Most of the library's activities are computerized using "LlBSYS" (Web Centric LSEase on cloud), an integrated library software package since 2006.
The library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) with LIBSYS-Library Management Automation Software System version 2017(Document 2017-2022). It upgraded to the Cloud version of LIBSYS software in 2023. The AMC of LIBSYS software is renewed every year for the maintenance of records.
The library has installed local area network (LAN) within the library.
One terminal in circulation has been installed for access to the OPAC of library holdings for users. The complete database of library documents is available through OPAC.
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) has replaced the traditional card catalog system. The OPAC system provides easy access through a variety of access points on the computers such as author, title, keywords, subject, periodical title, series etc.
In 2021, Web OPAC was also integrated into library OPAC. Thereby providing to the users an access to the library resources remotely.
Library upgraded to Cloud version of LIBSYS software in 2023. The AMC of LIBSYS software is renewed every year for the maintenance of records.
Library has created its own blog to update its users about the activities held by Library Department. (Library Blog:- http://librarianchd46.blogspot.com)
Barcode Scanners are there to help in the process of stock verification and stock rectification.
The library also promotes open access to e-resources. UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium (E-Resources@N-LIST) (http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/).
Library has Annual Membership of N-List for free access of E-Journals and e-Books. With the membership of N-List, E Shodh Sindhu, the college provides access to 6094 electronic journals and 31,39,309 electronic books including e-books available through national subscription.
The library has separate cabins for Students/Staff.
Newsclipping file is maintained in the library covering college news.
Library has old question papers bank.
The Library has a rich collection of reference texts such as encyclopaedias, dictionaries, atlas, and yearbooks.
All the books in the library are bar coded and are arranged according to DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme).
New books are displayed at the Display Window near the entrance of the Library to bring these to the notice of readers.
Exhibitions are also arranged periodically on various topics.
Audio visual section of the library displays current information on various aspects e.g. information relating to health, career, religion, Amazing facts etc.

BEST PRACTICES

Online Access to library OPAC.
Different Library competitions to inculcate reading habit amongst the users.
Educational verification of students applying for different jobs.
Verification of Admission Forms.
Maintenance of college newspaper clippings and update the faculty members about day-to-day college happenings.
Maintaining the repository of old question papers.
Audio visual section of the library displays current information on various aspects e.g. information relating to health, career, religion, Travel, Amazing facts etc.

URLs

LSEase Login:- https://pggc46lib.lsease.in

OPAC Login:- https://pggc46opac.lsease.in

Library Blog:- http://librarianchd46.blogspot.com

Total no of titles of the books: 33015 (Excluding withdrawn/written off Books)
Total no of copies of the books: 36450 (Excluding withdrawn/written off Books)

Library Timings:-

Monday to Friday	9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Saturday	9 a.m. to 2 p.m

Issue & Return Timings

Monday to Friday	9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Saturday	9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m

1. Circulation section

Area 328.54 Sq. Meters.
Library has open access system.
Contains General and Text Books of all subjects.
All the books have been arranged from 001 to 999. To locate a book OPAC is available.
Light reading corner where one can read latest fiction, books on positive thinking, successful living, meditation, spiritualism etc.
This section also provides reading room facility for more than 70 readers.
All the bonafide students of the college and all the staff members can avail the membership of the Library.
This section also has subject Journal corner. We subscribe 24 journals.

2. Reference section

Area 122.65 Sq. Meters.
Contain important reference books on all subjects and dictionaries, encyclopedia, thesaurus, travel guides, competitive books.
Books cannot be issued; one can sit here and consult these books.
This section provides internet facility for accessing e-resources.
This section provides reading room facility for more than 30 readers.

3. Periodicals Section

Area 193.90 Sq. Meters.
The library subscribes a large number of magazines/periodicals and newspapers in Hindi, English and Punjabi language.
This section also provides reading room facility for more than 100 readers.
The Library subscribes about 24 Journals, 24 magazines and 9 Newspapers.

4. Property counter

All belongings like personal books, bags, umbrellas, helmets must be kept at property counter. Although all possible care will be taken for the safe custody of the articles kept at the property counter, the Library Department will not be responsible for any loss. The students are advised not to keep their valuable and cash at the property counter.