The Central library and Information Centre

The Central library of Lumding College was established in the year 1959, right from the inception of the college. It is situated in an Assam type building and the area of the library is 97×30 sq. ft. The total seating capacity in the reading area is 60. Its main responsibility is to provide the students and faculty members with a good and functional Library. The collection of books is 23,385 and the library subscribes to several journals, magazines and daily newspapers in different languages. The library is up-to-date, well-lighted, pleasant, quiet and well-stocked with books that the students and faculty members can use them effectively. The library purchases books, important journals, magazines and other reading materials on the recommendation made by the various departments of the college and suggestions made by students. The library has N-List subscription to provide access to the users to e-books and e-journals.

The library is automated with ILMS SOUL 2.0. SOUL software has been in use since 2005. A notice board displays the facilities, timings and rules of the library. Wi-fi facility is also available in the library. CCTV cameras are installed in the library for 24×7 surveillance. Bar Coding System in the Library has been installed in the year 2023 for smooth circulation.

The library follows Dewey Decimal Classification system to arrange the books according to their subjects.

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LIBRARY TEAM

Librarian :- Ms Pritishmita Thakuria

Asstt. Librarian :- Smt. Beauty Das

LIBRARY BEARER :- BINA RANI DAS

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Library Services

• Circulation Service.
• Reference Service
• OPAC
• Orientation program for freshers Reprographic service.
• Book bank
• Wi-fi facilty

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Library collection

• Printed Books:23403
• Journals: 4
• Magazines:8
• Newspapers:4
• Bound volumes of periodicals: 30
• E:contents: The library has subscription to the N-LIST database and users can access 199500+ books and 6000+ journalsthrough the database.

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Library Rules and regulations

1. Membership: The following categories of persons shall become members of the Central Library:

• All the faculty members of Lumding College
• All the regular students of the college
• All other regular employees of the college.
• Person other than the above categories may be allowed to become member of the library as a special case on a request in writing from the person concerned. The decision of the Library authority in this regard shall be final. If a person is allowed to become a member of the library he/she shall pay an annual membership fee and security deposit. All eligible members shall fill up and sign a membership registration form available at the Circulation counter of the library.

2. Library timings: TFrom 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all working Days. The above timings of the Library are subject to change from time to time which will duly be notified in the Notice Board of the Library.

3. Rules of Lending Books

1. Each member will have a Library ID Card according to the category to which he/she belongs to.
2. The Library ID Card is not transferable.
3. Student members must come to the library personally and tender his/her Library ID Card at the circulation counter at the time of transaction.
4. Membership of a student shall remain valid till he/she remains on the roll of the college.
5. The librarian may recall any book from any member at any time.
6. Loose issues of periodicals are not for issue except for faculty members, for only one day.

LIBRARY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: A Library Clearance certificate may be issued to members only on returning all books borrowed and surrendering the Library Card.

5. Check out Limits (only books)

Category of Users	No. of Books	Durartion (Days)	Overdue Charges
Students	02	15	Rs.2/day
Teaching Staff	20	1 semester	Rs.2/day
Non Teaching Staff	5	15 Days	Rs.2/day

6. BookBank FacilityUnder this facility 4 (four) books are issued to such students as belonging to Below Poverty line.

7.Loss of Library Identity Card : The loss of Library Identity Card should be reported immediately in writing to the Librarian and a fine of Rs.50/- will be charged for re-issue of a Library ID Card.

8. Loss or Damage of Borrowed Books : In case of loss of books borrowed by a user in his/her custody, the borrower shall be liable to replace the book or bear the cost of replacement. If the replacement is not done within 15 days, the defaulter will be charged as follows:-

1. Three times the cost of the book, if the book is in print.
2. Four times the cost of the book, if the book is out of print.
3. If the book of a multi-volume set is lost or damaged, the member concerned shall be liable to replace the whole set or pay the cost of the same on the above line.

9.General Rules : In case of loss of books borrowed by a user in his/her custody, the borrower shall be liable to replace the book or bear the cost of replacement. If the replacement is not done within 15 days, the defaulter will be charged as follows:-

1. All kinds of personal belongings except notebook are to be kept in the property counter at the entrance.
2. Silence must be observed in the library premises.
3. While browsing books, no book should be replaced by the user on the stack themselves.
4. Books once picked out from the stack should be left in the reading table if not issued out.
5. The physical condition of the book should be checked while checking out. Mutilation of pages if found is to be brought to the notice of the circulation in-charge. Otherwise, the borrower himself/herself shall be responsible for mutilation of the book, if detected afterwards.
6. Underlining, marking, folding of pages, etc. in the book is strictly prohibited.
7. Upon any violation of the library rules, members shall forfeit privileges of admission and membership of the library.
8. The librarian reserves the right to suspend or delinquent membership of any member found misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner.
9. Members caught removing of pages/stealing books or otherwise mutilating books will be suspended forthwith from using library facilities and further disciplinary action will be initiated against him/her by the college authority