Library Rules & Regulations

General Rules

1. Students must carry their college Identity Card and/or Library Membership Card to enter to the library.
2. Attendance Register is to be signed daily on entering the library.
3. Briefcases, bags, umbrella, lunch boxes and other personal belongings must be deposited at the baggage counter before entering the library.
4. Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the library. Any type of personal discussion inside the library is strictly prohibited.
5. No phone calls should be attended inside the library. Mobile phones are to be switched off or kept in silent mode. Mobile phones can be used to click the required information from the library resources with the permission of the library staff only.
6. Only notebooks, water bottle, paper and a pencil or a pen may be brought inside the library along with the library books due for return. Students should not bring their personal books in the library.
7. Students are not allowed to rearrange books in the almirah/cupboard/stacks. They are supposed to deposit the books on librarian’s counter only. Students should strictly follow this rule.
8. In case of emergency need of the library, the librarian may recall any book at any time.
9. Anyone who violates the rules and regulations of the library would be liable to lose the privilege of Library Membership.

Membership Rules

1. All teaching faculties, non-teaching staffs, and students of the college are entitled to become library members.
2. For membership users need to get registered by submitting an ‘Library Membership Application Form’ available at the library or on the college website (Click Here) at the circulation counter.
3. Library Membership Cards are not transferable at any circumstances.
4. A ‘No Dues Certificate’ or ‘Library Clearance Certificate’ by each patrons of the library is to be obtained from the Librarian while his/her leaving /transfer/withdrawal from the institution.
5. A Non-member can use the library material on the premises with the written permission from the Principal/Officer-in-charge of the college.

Library Working Hours

Circulation & Fine Rules

1. A student can borrow only three books at a time for a period of two weeks (14 days). Students can renew/reissue their issued books only once for a period of seven (14) days. Issued books must be returned on the due date stamped on the date sheet.

   Types	No. of Books	Issue/Borrow	Renew/Reissue	Overdue Fines
   Students	3	14 Days	14 Days	Rs. 0.50/Day
   Faculties	10	30 Days	14 Days
   Non-Teaching Staffs	2	14 Days	7 Days

2. If the book is not returned on the due date, then a fine of Rs. 0.50 (Fifty Paise) per day (Including Saturday, Sunday & holidays) will be charged for 7 days of delay. If the student fails to return the book even after 7 days, he/she will impose a further fine of Rs 1/- per day for the next 7 days and after that his/her library membership will be cancelled and double the cost of the book will be recovered from him/her. All these due fines are to be submitted to the cash section only by filling up a fine payment slip.
3. Periodicals, reference books, syllabus and question papers are not allowed for home issue.
4. In case the book is damaged or lost, the student will be required to pay the original cost. In the case of rare books, double of the original cost will be charged.
5. Student may reserve a particular book, if the same is borrowed by someone else; by filling in the reservation book slip available in the library.

Faculty

Academic Resources

Multidisciplinary Course (MDC): Academic Library in Digital Environment

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India aims to transform the educational landscape by promoting a more holistic and integrated approach to education. Library science is increasingly intertwined with technology. NEP 2020 highlights the role of technology in education, which supports the integration of library science with fields like computer science, data science, and information technology.

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Syllabus

Study Materials

Questions & Answer Key

Departmental Libraries

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Library Library Services & Activities

Library Hours:

Considering the requirements of the members, its location, and its policies Library visiting hours are set according to the following:

Book Lending Service:

A book lending service in a library is designed to allow patrons to borrow books and other materials for a specified period. Patrons typically need a library card to borrow books. This card can often be obtained by registering with the library and providing identification.

Technology Services:

Having desktop computers, printers, and scanners available in a college library greatly enhances the functionality and convenience of the space for students and faculty. Beside these, our Wi-Fi-enabled library provides students and faculty with the ultimate convenience of accessing online resources, databases, and their own digital materials from anywhere within the library. It supports seamless research, collaboration, and study, and often includes additional features like charging stations and secure networks to ensure a smooth and productive experience.

Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC):

An OPAC is a digital system that allows library users to search and access the library's collection of books, journals, multimedia materials, and other resources. Users can search in OPAC using basic and advanced search, Boolean operators, or can narrow down the search by using various search filters (Link: http://tehattagovtcollegelibrary.org.in:8025/). Search results provide detailed information about each item, including the title, author, publisher, publication date, call number, and availability status.

Reading Area:

A reading area in a library is designed to provide a comfortable and conducive environment for reading, studying, and reflection. Library has space for individual and/or group studies. Students can issue both reference books and text books for reading inside library.

Library Orientation Program:

A library orientation program is designed to familiarize new students, faculty, and other users with the library’s resources, services, and facilities. It helps users effectively utilize the library’s offerings and integrate library use into their academic or research routines. An awareness or orientation programmes for newly admitted (1st semester students) are organized at the beginning of every academic session to make them familiar with the library rules and regulations, library collection and all other available services.

Library Notice

'Best Library User Award'

To promote maximum and proper utilization of library facilities and services, the Central Library of Government General Degree College, Tehatta gives away “Best Library User” award to the students every year who make maximum use of the library resources and facilities. All the students are therefore suggested to visit the central library and make optimum use of Library facilities and resources. Every year this Award is conferred on the occasion of College Foundation Day.

Objectives:

1. To increases the footfalls of the students in the library.
2. To motivate students to browse and read books apart from syllabus.
3. To inculcate habit of learning through reading.
4. To introduce library as knowledge and information centre.

Method of Selection:

Awardee is selected on the basis of the following evaluative criteria:

1. Library Visiting (The library attendance register shows the footfalls and involvement of the students, number of visits to the library, only one visit per day will be taken into consideration).
2. Number of books taken from the library in the current session (Textbooks along with the General Reading books will be taken into consideration).
3. Usage of reading section.
4. Timely return of the books.
5. Behaviour & interaction with the library staff.
6. Maintaining the library code of conduct.

Awardee name is selected by the Library Sub-committee and finally approved by the Chairperson and/or Principal/Officer-in-charge.

List of the previous Best Library User Awardees

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