Services Offered

The library provides a wide range of services designed to support the academic and informational needs of its students and faculty. These services are categorized into routine services, which handle day-to-day library operations, and other specialized services that cater to specific needs within the college community.

Routine Services:

1. Circulation Service: The Circulation Service manages the borrowing, renewing, and returning of library materials such as books, journals, and multimedia resources. Utilizing LSease software, the library ensures efficient management of these processes, with email notifications sent for every circulation service. These notifications include details about due dates, overdue reminders, and confirmations of transactions, helping users stay informed and manage their library accounts effectively.

2. Readers’; Advisory Services: The Readers’; Advisory Service assists library users in selecting books and other reading materials based on their interests, academic needs, and reading preferences. Library staff offer personalized recommendations to help users discover new genres, authors, and subjects relevant to their studies or personal interests.

3. Reference Services – CAS/SDI: Reference Services include Current Awareness Services (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI). These services provide tailored updates on new resources, books, journals, and articles based on users' research interests. CAS keeps users informed about recent additions to the library, while SDI delivers customized information to support specific research needs.

4. Information Literacy Services: Information Literacy Services are designed to help students and faculty develop essential research skills, such as locating, evaluating, and using information effectively. The library offers workshops, tutorials, and one-on-one sessions that teach users how to navigate databases, utilize digital resources, and conduct scholarly research.

5. Newspaper Clippings for College News: The library maintains a collection of Newspaper Clippings focused on college news and events. This collection includes articles and stories related to academic achievements, faculty research, student activities, and significant events within the college community. It serves to keep students, faculty, and staff informed about the latest developments and accomplishments at the college.

6. Faculty Publication Corner: The Faculty Publication Corner highlights the research and publications of faculty members. This section showcases their scholarly work and provides students with access to high-quality research outputs authored by their professors.

7. Book Donation Corner: The Book Donation Corner encourages donations of books from students, faculty, and alumni. This initiative helps expand the library’s collection and promotes a culture of sharing and community engagement.

8. Give Paper Back: The Give Paper Back service promotes the recycling of used paper and notebooks. This initiative supports environmental sustainability by repurposing or recycling collected paper materials and encourages eco-friendly practices within the college community.

Other Services:

1. Providing Character Certificates to Pass-out Students: The library issues Character Certificates to students who have completed their studies, serving as formal attestations of their conduct and character during their time at the college.

2. Providing Free Books & Stationery for SC/ST Students: The library provides Free Books and Stationery to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) students, supporting their educational needs and ensuring equitable access to academic resources.

3. Issue of Library cum Identity Cards: The library issues Library cum Identity Cards to all students. These cards serve both as identification within the college and as library cards for borrowing materials and accessing library services.

These services reflect the library's dedication to enhancing the academic experience and supporting the diverse needs of its users at PGGCG-42, Chandigarh

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