Library orientation for students

This Library Orientation through power point presentation is about the kind of services, resources available in the Christ College Library, for new batch students.

1. CHRIST COLLEGE LIBRARY

2. LIBRARY ORIENTATION 2020

3. What will be covered About Library, Vision, Mission & Objectives Library Print, Digital Resources Membership, OPAC & IR Services

4. About the Library The library serves two complementary purposes to support the College curriculum. to support the research of the institution, faculty and students Responsible: Acquisition, processing, organizing & providing access Serves as an innovative partner in teaching, learning and research activities. Contributes (directly & indirectly) to the achievement of Institute’s mission.

5. Vision, Mission & Objectives Vision To be a premier Learning Resources Centre Mission Library committed to the library Vision, and effectively anticipate and respond to the ever-changing teaching, learning, and research landscape. Objectives To building a rich and scholarly collection To support all academic activities like teaching, learning, research and extention. The Institute library serves the needs of faculty, students and staffs.

6. Resources Print Resources Books Journals Magazines Newspapers Digital Resources CD, DVD, etc. Online Resource Collection(IR) E-Book & E-journals Open Access E-Resources

7. Library Collections Total Number of Books – 8,400 + Number of Back Volumes – 60 Number of News Paper – 09 Number of Magazine – 13

8. Organization/Arrangement of Resources Books : Dewey Decimal Classification System. Journal and Magazines: Alphabetical order. CD/DVD/VCD/ACD : By Accession number. Online Resources: Linked on IR OPAC and Library Blog.

9. DDC System Classification No. Subjects 000 Generalities 100 Philosophy 200 Religion 300 Social Science, Sociology/Anthropology 400 Language 500 Natural Sciences 600 Technology 700 Arts, Fine Arts and Decorative Arts 800 Literature 900 Geography, History

10. Class Number Author Mark

11. Services provided by the library Circulation Services Borrowing Privileges For Student : 3 Books for 7 days For Faculty : 5 Books for 15 days Reference and Information Services Document Delivery Service (DDS) SMS Alerts Photocopy Service Current Alert Services INTERNET Service Database and CD-ROM Search Service

12. Who Can Avail Membership? Students Faculty Staffs Other associated with Institute Any one who wants to use it for short period

13. How to Access Library Resources Library follows Open Access System Personal visits & browsing Online Catalogue for all holdings in Library Follow links on Library OPAC, IR & Website All Online resources accessible on Intranet

14. Library Layout Baggage counter- Entrance Left side Circulation desk- Centre Online Catalogue Access Points News papers area Reading area Stack area Reference Collection

15. Library Opening Timings Day During Semester During Vacation Mon – Fri 8.30 Am to 6.00 Pm 9.00 Am to 4.30 Pm Saturday 8.30 Am to 2.30 Pm 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm Sunday and General Holiday Closed Closed

16. Issue & Return Hours Day During Semester During Vacation Monday – Friday 9.00 Am to 5.00 Pm 9.00 AM to 4.00 Pm Saturday 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm 9.00 Am to 1.00 Pm

17. Access Policy for E-Resources Who can access e-resources? Students, Staff. How to access? IP based access on Campus and out Campus Some resources require in ID & Password

18. Continue…. Copyright / License Agreement Copyright regulations apply same way as printed books & journals Electronic journals access based on license agreements with publishers / vendors. What's not permitted? Systematic downloading, sharing with outside users, using any software to download entire database, creating your collection of entire, using it for commercial purpose

19. Library Communications Through Institute email Library Website Bulletin Boards in the Library Suggestion Box Ask A Librarian! Email us :[email protected] [email protected]

20. We request you to, Bring ID card when you visit Library Scan ID card when entry and exit to the Library Respect and follow Library Rules and Policies Co-operate with Library staff Feel free to seek assistance Maintain silence in the Library Premises Help keep the Library neat and clean Alert on misuse of resources Take care of Library materials Be prompt in responding to our communications Provide feedback & suggestions Suggest new resources

21. Some Don’ts Do not take out library materials without getting issued Do not use mobiles in Library premises Do not bring Music & other gadgets No group discussions & group study currently Do not bring any eatables & drinks Do not use Library computers/ Network for non-academic purposes Do not mark, write, scribble, underline in Library reading materials Avoid distracting other user attention Avoid doing any thing that disturbs other users

22. Who make the maximum use of the library resources and facilities. Three students will be selected for the Best Library user award on the basis of the Library Usage. Every year this Award conferred on the occasion of Annual Graduation Day. Best Library User Award

23. Library OPAC , IR and Blog Address OPAC IP address : http://library.christmysuru.in:8000 / Institutional Repository IP : http ://dspace.christmysuru.in:8080/jspui / Blog address: https://christlibrarymysuru.wordpress.com/ OPAC User Name: Name of the Member Password: 123456

24. Thank You