Library

Library Advisory Committee

• Dr. Monica Sachdeva (Convener)
• Dr. Gurpreet Singh (Co-Convener & Head, Librarian)
• Mr. Ashutosh (Department of Economics)
• Dr. Navneet Batra (Head, Department of Biotechnology)
• Dr. Amit Mohindroo (Department of Commerce)
• Dr. Monika Sethi (Department of Information Technology)

Library Collection At A Glance

The College Library maintains a fine balance of print and digital collections for academic pursuits.

The language of our resources is mainly English. The library also has a good collection of Indian language books in Hindi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and Urdu. A special collection of books is available in French as well.

Library Feedback Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YK3I99545xcjSyfG1LQFH3H9acgwzpRJsGn2xm6oMFo/edit

Library Journal Recommendation Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0I3QvH6e4CI0hTWg5tadYJ5W4h2ea6MQpb1ZF3LRNnHLAcg/viewform

Registration for Electronic Resources

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vnFxdXyrbooqYA6swxsnsuTxHgdUV3o9fkBH6n70zRw/edit

Library Sections

The library of the college is divided into 8 sections, namely

Circulation Counter

Books are issued and returned at this counter. Reminders for the overdue of books and the fine for the same are done through this counter. ID cards are also issued at this counter.

Stack Area

The books of the college library are methodologically arranged following Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Scheme.

Reference Section

Reference books which supplement study material on variety of topics are kept in this section. Reference books can be issued and kept overnight.

Reading Hall

Air-conditioned reading hall is the section where readers can carry their books situated at the first floor, special reading carrels in this section provides a reader their own private milieu where they can delve deep into the domain of learning without any hindrance and distraction from other readers.

Newspaper Section

National newspapers of English, Hindi and Punjabi are displayed for readers to keep them updated about latest happenings in the nation and worldwide.

Periodical Section

Library subscribes to more than 90 print periodicals (journals and magazines). Periodicals contain nascent information regarding evolving subjects and key research areas in a given field. These periodicals are available for reference purpose only.

Pt. Mohan Lal Digitization Centre

This section stores rare documents, diaries, photographs related to Pt. Mohan Lal ji life is kept.

Centralised Research Facility cum Digital Library (Staff and Students)

This facility can be used for Internet surfing, for accessing e-books, e-journals, e-resources, e-contents, CMIE Prowess database. There are two separate computer sections, one for staff at first floor and another for students at ground floor.

Library Services

• Centralized Research Facility-cum-Digital Library has 15 i5 computers for students and 10 i7 computers for the staff to access e-resources, e-contents, CMIE ProwessIQ Database.
• JAWS: screen reading software is installed on two computers for facilitating Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
• OPAC provides the facility of searching, browsing, and reserving physical materials available at the library.
• Library Blog gives the latest updates regarding library collections, activities, and services (https://libraryggdsd.blogspot.com).
• ‘Ask a Librarian’ Service wherein students can raise their library resources-related queries and send them to [email protected].
• Upkar Krishan Sharma Digital Repository: The college library’s digital repository contains college annual reports, prospectus, e-newsletters, newspaper clippings, and other electronic content. All the digital documents have been arranged based on subject and keywords, which helps users quickly find the relevant digital copy.
• IRINS Portal of GGDSD College: To augment the visibility and impact of the college and its faculty, College library has initiated integrating faculty members’ profiles into the IRINS and Vidwan databases. To visit the GGDSD IRINS page click on https://ggdsd.irins.org/
• Online Access for e-resources: For accessing electronic resources available under INFLIBNET N-LIST, NDLI, EBSCO, and McGraw Hill. The request for accessing resources can also be submitted by emailing [email protected] or through Online registration form.
• Readers Club of the library holds different activities throughout the year to promote the habit of quality reading among students.
• Information Services like OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), Reprographic Service, ILL (Inter Library Loan), Internet Surfing, Current Content Alert, Email Alert Services, Previous Year Question Papers Alert, Employment News, and Books of the Month are provided to the users of the library.
• Plagiarism checking facility: DrillBit Plagiarism Detection Software is a valuable tool for students and educators alike. Not only does it help students ensure that their work is original and properly cited, it also allows educators to easily detect and address instances of plagiarism.
• Remote Access Facility: Knimbus eLibrary enables faculty and students to access library online resources when they are off-campus.

WebOPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)

https://www.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/422/50872/application.html?lUserOrgId=1082

Upkar Krishan Sharma Digital Repository

To access these resources, you can log in to the repository from outside the campus using the following link

http://103.187.96.74:8080/jspui/

For accessing the repository from within the campus network, you can use the following:

http://192.168.9.10:8080/jspui/

GGDSD KNIMBUS M-Library

https://ggdsd.knimbus.com

IRINS PORTAL OF GGDSD, Chandigarh

https://ggdsd.irins.org/

Library Blog

https://libraryggdsd.blogspot.com/

Readers Club

Readers Club of the college library motivates students and faculty to read more from the library’s collections. We aim to educate the students and the faculty about the various resources and services subscribed to by the college library. Readers Club hosts activities like book exhibitions, workshops related to databases, academic writing, research ethics, awareness sessions on EBSCO Academic E-book collections, ProwessIQ databases, McGraw Hill Express collections, anti-plagiarism software, talent hunt competitions, and literary festivals. It provides a hassle-free environment for students to inculcate the reading habit in their daily lives.

Rules and Regulations of College Library

GENERAL RULES

• Maintain silence inside the library.
• Use of mobile phones in the library is strictly prohibited.
• No personal belongings are allowed inside the Library.
• Enter your names and sign in the register kept at the entrance before entering the library.
• Show the books and other materials which are being taken out of the library to the staff at the entrance counter.
• The librarian may recall any book from a member at any time and the member shall return the same immediately.
• Library membership is non-transferable.
• Staff/Students are allowed to the library only on the production of their valid Identity–Cards.
• A misplaced book is temporarily lost. To avoid misplacement, books taken from the open shelves should be left on the nearest table.
• Users are not allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the Library premises.
• The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of the personal belongings of the users.

CIRCULATION RULES

• Books will be issued on the presentation of Identity card.
• Books can be retained for a specified period.
• Never write on books or tear pages out of them.
• Reference books can be issued and kept overnight.
• Staff/Students are instructed to check the books while borrowing and they will be responsible for any type of damage.
• Staff/Students are responsible for books issued against their names.
• Each student shall obtain ‘No Dues Certificate’ from the library after returning all the books issued and after paying outstanding dues, if any.
• To facilitate self-service, the college library uses the Radio Frequency Identification Technology, a state-of-the-art automatic identification system, however, in case any assistance is required, the student may contact the library staff.

Guidelines For Using Centralised Research Facility Cum Digital Library

• Computer in the library should be used for academic purposes only.
• Online chatting, browsing of social networking sites is strictly prohibited. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.
• Playing games on computers/mobiles is completely prohibited in the Library.
• Changing the settings of computers kept in the Library is not permitted.
• Staff/Students should not unplug computer cables, network cables, and other peripherals in the library.

Contact Us

Address: The Librarian, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Call: +91-172-4912400

Instagram: @ggdsdlibrary

Twitter: @ggdsdlibrary