About Library
The Library of Krishnagar Women’s College has started its journey along with the inception of the college in 1958. It has covered a long distance and has grown in all aspects with the State of the Art. It is playing a pivotal role in the “Teaching-Learning Process” of the college. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and managed through the advanced, cloud based “KOHA” Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) which turns it as a fully “Automated Library”.
The library's vision underscores its aspiration to be a centre of excellence in disseminating information for national development. This vision is realized through a mission that emphasizes the acquisition, organization, maintenance, and dissemination of both documentary and non-documentary materials crucial for educational and research purposes. The library aims to foster an environment conducive to learning and to act as a repository of knowledge resources vital for the holistic development of students and faculty alike.
The objectives of the Library are aligned with facilitating comprehensive access to knowledge. With a collection exceeding 26,000 books covering diverse disciplines such as English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Economics and Social Sciences, and more, the library ensures that it caters to the academic needs across various fields. In addition to a robust collection of print journals and magazines, the library offers access to electronic resources including E-Journals, N-LIST, and e-Books. This extensive collection is complemented by multimedia resources like videos and lectures by faculties, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience.
The Central Library at Krishnagar Women's College goes beyond conventional services with a range of innovative offerings. These include Web-Based Current Awareness Services, Web OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), Newspaper Clippings, and a Kiosk for surfing the catalogues, online version of some career guidance magazines and journals, online version of some employment information providing news papers and some useful links to some online learning platforms and e-resources. The library also provides seminar and conference alerts, reference and bibliographical services, and operates a Book Bank Scheme through the Departments exemplifying its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in education.
Since adopting the KOHA enabled ILMS in the academic year 2021-22, the library has streamlined its operations significantly. This sophisticated software facilitates multiple functionalities. The integration of barcode technology ensures efficient tracking of library materials, enhancing the overall user experience by enabling seamless issue and return processes.
Beyond its role as a repository of knowledge, the Central Library serves as an intellectual hub where students and faculty engage in scholarly pursuits. It promotes information literacy through formal and informal instruction, empowering users to navigate and utilize resources effectively. By communicating its services widely, the library encourages greater utilization among stakeholders, thereby enriching the educational experience at Krishnagar Women's College.
The Library at Krishnagar Women's College stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to academic excellence and inclusive education. Through its visionary leadership, comprehensive collections, advanced technology infrastructure, and innovative services, the library not only supports the educational and research endeavours of its community but also cultivates a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual exploration. As it continues to evolve and expand its offerings, the library remains a cornerstone of empowerment, enlightenment, and educational advancement for generations of students and scholars.
LIBRARY RULES
Library Opening Time
- Monday – Friday: 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- Saturday: 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Lending Time
- Monday – Friday: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Saturday: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
General Rules
- Daily Attendance Register: Before entering the library, students need to sign in the daily attendance register.
- Library Card: Students and Staff Identity Cards are also the Library Cards (a unique card system) which are mandatory while visiting and using the library.
- Book Issue and Return Policy: Each students can issue 02 (two) books at a time and books are to be returned within 15 (fifteen) days, if they want the books to hold more than the above mentioned time period, then they have to renew the books within the stipulated time period.
Faculty staffs can issue 06 (six) books at a time and they have to return the books within 01 (one) month, if they want the books to hold more than the above mentioned time period, and then they have to renew the books within the stipulated time period.
Permanent Non-Teaching staffs of the college can issue 02 (two) books at a time and books are to be returned within 15 (fifteen) days, if they want the books to hold more than the above mentioned time period, then they have to renew the books within the stipulated time period.
- Loss / Damage of Library Books: If any book is lost or damaged that should be replaced by the borrower by purchasing the same book with same bibliographic details. If the required book is out of market, then it has to be replaced by the new book which is as much closer to that book.
- Non-Lendable Categories of Reading Materials: General Reference Books (Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Maps, etc.), Subject Reference Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Previous years question papers of university examinations, etc. are not allowed to issue for home.
- Mobile phones must be switched off or in silence mode inside the library.
- Making noise, eating, sleeping and doing anything else may disturb others or go against the discipline of the library are strictly prohibited inside the library.
- Library remains closed on Sundays, Holidays and at the time of university examinations run at the college.