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RASHTRAKAVI MAITHILISHARAN GUPT LIBRARY, BUAT, BANDA
Library is one of the most important parts of university, which facilitates and supports the teaching, research and extension services. The Central Library of Banda University of Agriculture & Technology is known by the name of “Rashtrakavi Maithilisharan Gupt Library”. Library rules were first developed and approved by the Vice Chancellor on 18th January 2013. These rules were further updated and approved by academic council meeting at 22nd February 2014. It was established in the ground floor of College of Agriculture in December 2015 until a full-fledged Library building is constructed in the Campus. With the purchase of several required text books, reference books, journals, literature etc., the library rules were required to regulate the use of library facility. The library has been divided into two reading halls, one book section, one circulation section, one multimedia hall and one office. It is managed and operated by two faculty librarians (In-charge) and three support staff.
The University Library has been driven by ethos of continuous improvement to meet the challenges of information explosion and the paradigm shift that the libraries have gone through globally in providing access to information/ e- resources. The entire collection of the library is accessible every time of the year through OPAC. Besides the library is a member of collaborative digital repository called Krishikosh and provides access to e-books and theses submitted by the university students.
Students can avail assistance in preparing research papers, plagiarism check etc. The library has inviting ambiance and spaces for group study, quite reading and solo study.
Sr. No | Items | Numbers |
---|---|---|
1 | Print Books | 13,277 |
2 | Magazines | 14 |
3 | Manuals | 77 |
4 | Newspaper (daily) | 05 |
5 | Periodicals | 1220 |
6 | Print Journals | 214 |
Sr. No | Items | Numbers |
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1 | Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (Full text journals) | 721 |
2 | Krishikosh: An Institutional Repository of Indian National Agricultural Research System (Full text thesis and publications of all SAUs and Institutes of ICAR) | - - |
3 | CDs (Thesis M.Sc.) | 132 |
4 | E-books | 32 |
These rules are intended to regulate the use of University Library resources and will be reviewed from time to time to meet the changing needs.
LIBRARY HOURS (WORKING DAYS)
Sr. No | Section/Service | Timings |
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1 | Reading Hall | 09:30 am to 08:00 pm |
2 | Book Section | 09:30 am to 05:30 pm |
3 | Multimedia Section/ ARIS Cell | 09:30 am to 05:30 pm |
4 | JRF Section | 09:30 am to 08:00 pm |
5 | Photocopy & Print Service | 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
6 | Reading Hall | 09:30 am to 01:30 pm (Second Saturday & Sunday) |
NOTE: Timings are subject to change from time to time in accordance with the orders of the university Librarian.
2.1 Teachers, Students, Research Scientists, Extension Workers, Office and other staff members of University can become members of Library by submitting duly filled a prescribed application form through proper channel and agreeing to abide by rules and regulations of Library of Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. Library membership will be renewed annually with the commencement of Academic Session.
2.2 Pensioners of the University and Wards of the University employees may also use the Library resources with permission of appropriate authority on payment of refundable Security Fee.
2.3 Other persons such as Guest and Contractual Teachers of the University working in the University and special members on the recommendations of the officers of the University/Heads of Departments, subject to the approval of the University Librarian/Vice- Chancellor may also use the Library resources on payment of the following charges:
Sr. No | Members | Refundable Security Fee (Rs.) |
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1 | Guest and Contractual Teachers of the University | Rs. 2000/- |
2 | Retired Teachers and Scientists of the University | Rs. 2000/- |
3 | Special Members | Rs. 3000/- + Annual membership fee of Rs.1000/- |
2.4 Library membership card issued to members is strictly non-transferable and is to be renewed every year. A lost Library membership card if found should be immediately deposited in the Library. Failure to comply or its misuse can lead to cancellation of membership, if a duplicate Card has been issued.
2.5 Sign in "Visitors' Register" before entering the library. Your signature is the evidence of your prestigious visit to the Library; it is a token of your respect to the Library and study materials, and helps in preparing user statistics.
The readers have free access to books and periodicals which are on the open shelves. Text books, rare books, thesis and dissertations can be consulted only in the assigned area as per directions of the Librarian.
Members are free to seek the assistance of Library staff in selecting reading material, checking of references, searching of misplaced reading materials, compilations of bibliographies, procurement of documents, etc. Members are free to recommend new books or Journals for the library and to suggest improvement in Library services. Suggestions and recommendations, duly signed can be put in the suggestion box placed on the circulation counter.
Before entering the Library, the Library User should sign a register kept at the Library gate and leave his/her personal belongings such as printed material, Radio, Tape Recorder, Bags, Handbags, Rain coat, Umbrella, etc. with the Attendant at the entrance of Library, mobile phones in silent mode
Normal issue/return of Library reading material is suspended one hour before closing except over night issue. The books borrowed for overnight must be returned within an hour of the opening of the Library on the next day. Reading material can be temporarily loaned to the departments if they are needed for consultation by the members of the departments.
The Librarian can recall any Library reading material at any time if necessity arises. A valid member of the Library may borrow books for a limited period specified in the following Tables. If the due date for return of the book falls on holiday the next working day will be considered as due date to deposit the borrowed book(s).
7.1 Entitlement for borrowing books from the Library
Sr. No | Users | Total No. of Books, Manuals etc. |
---|---|---|
1 | Undergraduate Students | 03 |
2 | Post Graduate Students | 03 |
3 | Teaching Staff | 05 |
4 | Non Teaching Staff | 02 |
5 | Research Fellow (Jr./Sr.) | 03 |
6 | Special Members | 02 |
7.2 Duration of issuing books and other materials from the Library:
Sr. No | Items/ category | Days |
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1 | General Books | 14 days |
2 | Reference Books, Abstracts and indexes | For overnight only |
3 | Current Periodicals | Not to be issued |
4 | Bound periodicals & serials to be issued to postgraduate students, teachers and officers of the university | Overnight only |
5 | Thesis, rare books and micro-form reading materials | Not to be issued |
NOTE:
Books will be issued subject to their availability in the Library.
Few books will be reserved for use in the Library premises.
Duration of issuing books could vary depending upon the availability of books and requirements of other teachers pending with the Librarian.
Photocopy machine available in the library on payment basis.
Librarian
Dr. Kamaluddin Professor, Genetics and Plant Breeding Mob: +91 63934 25799 Email: kamaluddinpbg@gmail.com
Assistant Librarian
Dr. H.S. Negi Assistant Professor Plant Pathology Mob: +91 73105 49071 Email:hoshinegi@gmail.com
- (CeRA) Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture
https://jgateplus.com/search/ - E- Books
https://scholarkart.in/my-account/downloads - Krishikosh (An Institutional Repository of Indian National Agriculture Research System) https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/
- e-Sodh Shuddhi (URKUND (OURIGINAL) plagiarism Software) https://secure.urkund.com/account/auth/login
- OPAC
- KOHA
List of Magazines & Newspapers Being Subscribed in the library
Sr. No | Popular Magazines ( Monthly) |
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1 | Indian Farming |
2 | Indian Horticulture |
3 | Kheti |
4 | Vigyan Pragati |
5 | India Today |
6 | Yojna |
7 | Pratiyogita Darpa |
8 | Kurushetra |
9 | Nirogdham |
10 | Reader Digest |
11 | Business Today |
12 | Business Outlook |
13 | Science Reporter |
14 | Down to Earth |
Sr. No | Newspapers |
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1 | Dainik Jargan |
2 | Hindustan |
3 | The Hindu |
4 | Times of India |
5 | Employment News |
Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is constituted to look after the library related matters such as planning, policies, execution of budget etc. The constitution of the committee is given below:
- Dean, College of Horticulture BUAT :- Chairman LAC
- Dean, College of Forestry BUAT :- Member LAC
- Dean, College of Community Science BUAT :- Member LAC
- Librarian RMG Library, BUAT :- Member Secretary
As per the directives of Hon'ble Vice Chancellor a new section known as JRF Cell has been developed with a initiative to promote students to face competitive exams conducted by various governmental and other agencies. Various competitively important reading materials helps students in preparing for JRF/SRF, NET, UPCATET and other examinations.
To keep abreast with the latest information technology, new trends in information management and services; INTERNET SERVICE Centre of the Library was hooked to information Super Highway during 2018 with a meager infrastructure. The Library is now equipped with 11 computers, 4 Multi-functional printers (three in one), 2 Barcode Reader, 01 printers. All PCs and servers are connected to the Campus wide Network. The automated activities and services include assess to E-Resources, Circulation, in-house database (Books, Theses, Journals), assess through OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) and Electronic Communication (Internal & External).
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