Important Things regarding Library:

N-LIST College ID:1402 AISHE CODE: C-11427 2F/12B Status: Yes

Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, the premier Educational Institution of HP Govt. has a good library catering to the needs and requirements of the strength of abkut 3500 Students on daily basis. The library has a collection of more than 25000 books stacked in 165 almirahs. There is also a separate Reference Section having rare/valuable books. In the library students are provided 15 newspapers on daily basis. There are 22 magazines and 06 journals which have been subscribed for the students to prepare for competitive exams. 06 computers with internet access have already been installed in the College library for the benefit of the students.

Library users can access e-resources on these computers. The library offers online access to e-journals and e-books through INFLIBNET under N-LIST program in which access to 31,35,000+ ebooks and 9000+ejournals are provided. Full text ebooks can also be downloaded or printed directly from the publisher's website under this project.

Library has SOUL2.0 (ILMS) software for easy management of its resources. Books are being catalogued in this software and these can be searched by author, title and subject keyword. We use DDC scheme for classification of books. Efforts are being taken to fully computerize the library in due course.

We have a big study / sitting area which remains packed throughout the day. The library is also used for showing documentaries, movies etc. for enhancing students knowledge. All enrolled students (old + new admissions) are also issued ID/Library card by the Library staff.

The library has a staff strength of only two i.e. one Librarian and one Asstt. Librarian. We have been provided one Library Attendant to manage the library smoothly.

Main objectives of Library:

• To help in all educational and instructional programs of the college.
• To develop a habit of deep and advanced studies of subjects beyond the text books knowledge.
• To enhance the understanding of different subjects or disciplines among the students.
• To prepare the students as an intelligent aware, informative and enlightened to play the role of a responsible citizen.
• To assist in research activities of research scholars (Teachers)
• To inform the teacher with latest up-dates in their respective subject area.
• To provide healthy entertainment material to its users.

Library Services and facilities

• Timings 9 AM to 7 PM


• Internship Facility


• ОРАС

OPAC is available under SOUL software scheme for searching library catalogue. Library gives students on the spot facility to search for books.

• Career Guidance

One of the important state-of-the-art services especially for the aspiring students. Students are catered with various career related information and information resources on request Career guidance and lectures on self development of students are organized in the library from time to time. Collection consists of electronic resources, audio-visual materials, books, magazines, etc which are effectively helping them in preparation for their prospective professional career.

• Institutional Membership
In the month of June all enrolled students (old + new admissions) are issued ID/Library card by Library staff. Institutional membership card bearers can able to access resources only by maintaining Library rules and regulations. Students can get their library security refunded within one year after leaving the college otherwise the security w stand forfeited.
• Book borrowing facility
  • a. Students: 2 books for home study for 2 weeks. The borrower shall be responsible for the safety/preservation of the book drawn by her. Fine of Re. 1/- per day per book will be charged beyond due date of submission of the book from the defaulter student. In case a book is found mutilated, torn, defaced or misplaced the actual cost of the book plus 20% of the original cost will be charged from such student. Reference books are to be consulted in library only.
  • b. Faculty members: 5 books for an academic session
  • c. Non-Teaching Staff members: 2 books for 2 weeks
• Reading Room facility

Reading room facility is available to students and staff members in the reading room during the library hours i.e. 10AM to 5PM. The library has capacity for about 130 users.

• Current Awareness Service (CAS)

The newly arrived books list / book jackets are displayed to attract the users. The information for CAS is also taken from the Newspapers (Press cutting), relevant portions of magazines and books etc. Personal assistance and guidance is provided to the new as well as to the old readers, if required, to make the best use of the library collection.

• Positive attributes
  • An attractive heritage library with wooden almirahs displaying books
  • Disciplined students
  • Internet connectivity
  • Collection of standard books and periodicals
  • Good collection of competitive books