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NAAC Supplementary Report 2010-13 - Shiats.edu.in

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<strong>NAAC</strong> Re-accreditation <strong>Supplementary</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

their extensive use for their study, assignments, projects & dissertation and<br />

thesis.<br />

4.3.4 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important journals<br />

and other read<strong>in</strong>g materials?<br />

Ans:- The library has a special set of rules for the acquisition of books and<br />

journals prepared by the Library Advisory Committee.<br />

4.3.5 If the library has an archives section, to what extent is it used by the readers and<br />

researchers?<br />

Ans:- Yes, The library has an archive section. Mostly, the faculty and visitors use<br />

the archives.<br />

4.3.6 How are on-l<strong>in</strong>e and Internet services <strong>in</strong> the library used by students and faculty?<br />

Specify the hours and frequency of use<br />

Ans:- Internet services are provided to the user dur<strong>in</strong>g library hours and half an<br />

hour is given to a s<strong>in</strong>gle user. In addition, these facilities are available <strong>in</strong> the<br />

second shift from 5.30 PM to 10.00 PM. However, the University campus is<br />

wi-fi enabled and the registered users can access <strong>in</strong>ternet and e-library from<br />

anywhere <strong>in</strong> the campus.<br />

4.3.7 Are the library services computerized? Does the <strong>in</strong>stitution make use of<br />

INFLIBNET/ DELNET/ IUC facilities? If yes, give details.<br />

Ans:- Yes, the services are computerized. We are us<strong>in</strong>g CeRA and INDEST-AICTE<br />

Consortium onl<strong>in</strong>e services. This takes care of agriculture, dairy and<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g programme. We also subscribe to EBSCO databases related to<br />

Education, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess studies, Media Studies, Economics, Political Science,<br />

English, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology and Theology/ Religion. For<br />

Engg. Students Science Direct has been subscribed.<br />

4.3.8 For how many days is the library kept open <strong>in</strong> an academic year? How many hours<br />

is the library open per day?<br />

Ans:- Except on gazetted holidays, the library opens from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM<br />

everyday <strong>in</strong> the first shift. In the second shift, it opens from 5.30 PM to 10.00<br />

PM.<br />

4.3.9 Does the library have an advisory committee ? What are its functions?<br />

Ans:- Yes, the Library has a Library Advisory Committee. The LAC looks after the<br />

needs of library and is responsible for its smooth function<strong>in</strong>g, as well as the<br />

acquisition of books, journals, It also takes policy decisions.<br />

4.3.10 Amount of money spent for new books, journals dur<strong>in</strong>g the last five years?<br />

Ans:- Our expenditure dur<strong>in</strong>g the last two years i.e s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>2010</strong> till date was<br />

Rs. 23782000/- for the purchase of books and e-journals.<br />

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