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About the Central Library
The Central Library has been functioning since 1988 and is housed in a separate three-storied library building named 'Saraswat Bhavan'. It spans approximately 5100 sq. meters, with a reading area of about 1500 sq. meters. The library holds a strong collection in science, social sciences, and humanities, particularly in subjects such as botany, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science, history, food science & nutrition, management, mathematics, microbiology, political science, religion, philosophy, Vedic studies, and zoology.
- Total area: 5100 sq. mtr. | Total seating capacity: 125
- Working hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Number of walk-ins: 120 to 145 per day
- Number of documents issued/returned: 65 to 95 per day
- Ratio of library documents to students enrolled: 65:1
- Number of books added during the last four years: 2827
- Number of logins to OPAC: 75
Opening Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days (same as the university).
Circulation: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Automation
The Central Library has been computerized since June 2003 with its own server and Library LAN, supported by UGC-INFLIBNET's financial and technical assistance. Housekeeping operations are computerized using SOUL 3.0 software.
- OPAC
- INDCAT: MDSU Library's Database: https://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in
Library Rules
The functioning, membership, and services follow the 'Library Rules' 1997.
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SECTIONS IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
| # | Section | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Books Section: Gandhiana, Sciences, Physical Education | Ground Floor: Right Hall |
| 2 | General Books Section: Commerce, Generalia, Management Studies, Religion, Social Sciences | Ground Floor: Left Hall |
| 3 | Reference Section | Ground Floor: Right Hall |
| 4 | Current Periodicals Section | Ground Floor: Right Hall |
| 5 | News Papers Corner | Ground Floor: Left Hall |
| 6 | Ph.D. Theses Section | First Floor: Left Hall |
| 7 | Back Periodicals Section | First Floor: Right Hall |
| 8 | Old News Papers Section | First Floor: Left Hall |
| 9 | M.Phil. Dissertations Section | Second Floor: Right Hall |
| 10 | Reading Halls | Ground Floor: Both sides |
| 11 | Administrative Section: Librarian, Library Office | Ground Floor |
| 12 | Acquisition Section | Ground Floor |
| 13 | Technical Section | Ground Floor |
| 14 | Circulation Section | Ground Floor |
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