AUTOMATION

The groundwork for the computerization of the library was started with the manual entry of the details of the books. These details were fed in the data entry terminals and stored.  

The automation work gained momentum with accuracy by the provision of assistance from INFLIBNET provided by the UGC to the university in 1996. Our university is identified by the UGC for library automation and networking in 1997-98 under INFLIBNET programme. Library is a part of the fibre optic based campus LAN. The library has its own sub LAN consisting of 27 terminals , two servers to support library software, OPAC services and other in-house computerization activities within the library. Computers with access to library resources and Internet are available.  

Library has procured SOUL software developed by INFLIBNET. It has been actively participating with INFLIBNET by contributing data to their databases. Databases for books, journals and theses were created. The database for serial holdings is under progress. 

Web Based OPAC has been created for more than 1.35 lakhs documents available in the  library. The Library Catalogues can be searched and accessed from various departments through Intranet facility. Data can be accessed from various search points. Expenditure details of books purchased by various departments along with the online catalogue is also provided to the respective departments through Intranet facility. 

Circulation activities were computerized providing statistics on the issue and return of books and queries about issues and retrieval of books. Introduction of barcode technology helped to achieve maximum efficiency in providing accuracy, speed and reliability in issue and return procedure. 

UGC-INFONET :  E-JOURNAL  CONSORTIUM: http://www.adu.edu

The University Grants Commission initiated a programme to provide a Electronic Access over the internet, to scholarly literature in all areas of learning to the universities in India. This programme is wholly funded by the UGC and administered and monitored by INFLIBNET.

       The physical connection has been established by ERNET India, with 2 Mbps leased line from ERNET pop center. INFONET e-journal consortium provides the best current and archival periodical literature, from all over the world to the university community.

 Our library was identified as one among the 50 universities selected by UGC during the first phase. Our library provides access to more than 4,500 electronic journals and 6 Electronic Databases from 16 well-known publishers under this programme.

In order to know the existence of e-journal service and to ensure the proper utilization of e-resources by the users, adequate training is provided frequently. Connection is also provided to each department through the campus network. 

CYGNUS KNOWLEDGE PORTAL ( http://www.cygnusindia.com/) 

Cygnus Knowledge Portal (CKP)-Platinum is a comprehensive Online knowledge base covering economies, Industries and Companies. CKP provides dynamic updates on global developments as well as analysis of a range of manufacturing and services industries across functions. Besides, CKP is a repertoire of a wealth of dynamic information on 2500 listed Indian Companies. In a nutshell, CKP is an indispensable knowledge tool to make MBA students "Industry - Ready" 

The Cygnus Knowledge Portal has been subscribed in our library. It is made available through  campus network in our university campus.

 LIBRARY RESOURCES

Collection development has been done keeping in view with the interdisciplinary nature of the study in this university. Library acquires books on various fields of knowledge – Home Science, Science, Humanities, Management and Education. Besides catering to the academic needs of the students and faculty members of the university, the library has a profound collection of reference resources such as encyclopedia, dictionaries, yearbooks, census reports, bibliographies etc.

        The existing collection exceeds 1,70,350 volumes which includes textbooks, reference books, pamphlets, theses and back volumes of journals. It subscribes to 210 periodicals and also receives 300 periodicals as gifts and on exchange basis. It also includes learning materials in a wide variety of electronic formats. 

Access to Library Resources : 

•            All documents are classified according to Colon Classification Scheme.

•         Classified Catalogue Code and Anglo American Cataloguing Rules II are used for cataloguing the books.

•         Open Access System is adopted.

•         OPAC  (On-Line Public Access Catalogue) has been created. Multi-searches via author, title, subject and class number are possible.

•         Total Collection of books are barcoded.

•         Special reference collections of books are placed in separate section.