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

Library Feedback Form

Library Journal Recommendation Form

Registration for Electronic Resources

Library Sections

Circulation Counter

Stack Area

Reference Section

Reading Hall

Newspaper Section

Periodical Section

Pt. Mohan Lal Digitization Centre

Centralised Research Facility cum Digital Library (Staff and Students)

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 libraryhelpline@ggdsd.ac.in.
• 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 library@ggdsd.ac.in 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)

Upkar Krishan Sharma Digital Repository

GGDSD KNIMBUS M-Library

IRINS PORTAL OF GGDSD, Chandigarh

Library Blog

Readers Club

User Manual

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.

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