ABOUT GRCP LIBRARY

The GRCP Library is a well-equipped resource centre designed to support the academic and research needs of students and faculty. With a collection of 12,962 volumes and 1,779 distinct titles, the library offers extensive resources across a range of disciplines. It subscribes to 34 national journals and provides access to 380 international online journals, enriching the academic experience with diverse and high-quality research material. Additionally, the library has a Delnet subscription, which expands the resources available to users through a network of shared materials. To streamline access and enhance user experience, the library is fully automated using Koha software, a robust library management system that simplifies cataloging, circulation, and online access. This automation allows users to efficiently search for and access resources, both on-campus and remotely. Additionally, the GRCP Library offers a book bank facility, allowing students to borrow textbooks for the entire semester and return them after completing their semester exams, supporting continuous learning and reducing the need for additional book purchases. This facility, combined with the library’s extensive collection and digital accessibility, makes the GRCP Library an essential pillar of academic support within the institution.

LIBRARY RULES

GRCP Library & Information Centre Library Rules are as follows:

1. Before entering the Library the borrowers should leave all their personal belongings (bags, issued books & printed materials) in the property rack near the entrance door of the Library.
2. He /She must produce his/her identity card at the security counter.
3. All the Staff & Students should sign in users register after entering the Library.
4. Only one note book is allowed into the library.
5. Books should be returned on completion of semester exams.
6. In addition, two reference books are allowed to borrow for a period of 7 days. One time renewal is allowed subject to availability of books.
7. The librarian has a right to recall any book from any borrowers at any time and the borrowers should strictly obey this.
8. The borrowers are advised to take utmost care about of their borrowed books.
9. Reference books, newspapers, magazines and journals should not be taken out of the Library.
10. In case of loss of books, the borrower must immediately inform the librarian of same in writing.
11. Library books should be used very carefully. Writing/marking marks in the books is strictly forbidden, pages should not be folded to be as book marks.
12. Tearing off pages is a serious offence. Any person found in the act/evidence of such action will be seriously dealt with.
13. Mobile phones shall be either switch off or in a silent mode.
14. Library Membership may be withdrawn / cancelled if a member is found taking books out of Library without proper authorization, disfiguring and mutilating books in any way.
15. Any kind of edibles is not allowed inside the Library. Smoking/chewing and other kind of intoxicants is strictly prohibited inside the Library premises.
16. All the borrowers should return all the books at the end of each semester. If the books are lost /damaged, then the borrower shall replace the books of the same edition or latest edition or pay the compensation decided by the principal/librarian based on the cost of latest edition of the book plus additional charges. If the book is not available in the market, the borrower/member has to abide to the final decision taken by the principal / librarian. If the book of a multi volume set is damaged or lost the member concerned shall be liable to replace the whole set or as may be decided by the principal / librarian.
17. After completion of their course students should obtain “NO DUES” certificate from the library after returning all the books.

GRCP LIBRARY OBJECTIVES

1. Be the knowledge hub of the college and disseminate knowledge as widely as possible.
2. Facilitate optimal use of knowledge by all staff and students.
3. Ensure easy access to the facilities available to all staff and students.
4. Encourage reading habit among students.
5. Serve as the center of information for the college and provide easy access to national and global knowledge to all staff and students.
6. Offer an inviting and attractive physical space with proper seating arrangements and other amenities.
7. Ensure the staff and students are treated with courtesy and offered all assistance in their pursuit of knowledge.
8. Optimize its potential to provide access to information and knowledge to all by proper display, categorization of resource materials.
9. Help all the users to develop the skills to make optimum use of all the facilities.
10. Improve the collection and services on a continuing basis in consultation with stake holders.
11. Workout a program in consultation with teachers for the effective use of all types of library materials.
12. Undertake activities to foster an interest in books and increase involvement in the library.

Composition of Library Committee (2024-25)

The following members of the college are being appointed to form the Library Committee for the academic year 2024-25.