Library:
Introduction
| Sections
of the Library | Working hours
Seating capacity | No. Of Students/Readers
| Collection | Library
Committee
Members of the library committee | Library
Services
Periodicals/Journals | External
Membership Facility
General rules | General instructions
| Rules and Regulations
The
library of Joshi-Bedekar College -The fountain of knowledge
and inspiration- enjoys the reputation of being one of the best
libraries in the vicinity of Mumbai.
The
library was established in 1969 with the establishment of the
college. The library is situated on the second floor of the
commerce building and is made easily accessible from all corners
of the college premises. It has a carpet area of about 5000
sq.ft. Complete database of the library holdings has been created
by using Libsuite asp version. OPAC - Online Public Access Catalogue
is provided for students and teachers. Two dedicated computers
are installed for OPAC. Now students are using OPAC extensively
for all their queries regarding library documents and information
retrieval. The library is connected with other four libraries
on the campus and integrated database is made available for
all users. Books on inter library loan are provided to the students
and teachers on demand. Computers of all the libraries on the
campus are connected to the central server. Local hub is provided
in each of the five libraries for speedy communication of data.
The unique feature of the library is that its database can be
accessed from any part of the world through web OPAC available
on www.vpmthane.org
The
library has the privilege of using 2 MBPS Internet leased
line. OPAC of the library is made available in the staff common
room. Readers can trace the availability of the books from
this OPAC.
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With
a view to maximise the efficiency of the library services the
library has been divided into various sections such as:
Home
lending section
Periodical section
Internet surfing section
Acquisition section
Reference section
Library reading hall
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Monday
to Saturday 7.30 am. To 5.00 pm.
Sundays and holidays (During examination) 9.00 am. to 5.00
pm.
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BA\B
Com: 2550
M. Com: 50
BMS: 301
BLIS: 38
B Com (Accounting & finance) 86
B Com (Banking & Insurance) 96
Teaching staff: 110
Non-teaching staff: 55
External members: 99
Junior College 1750
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Total: 4835
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Textbooks:
27000
Reference books: 9000
General reference books: 19000
Audio Cassettes: 06
Video Cassettes: 02
C D Rom: 350
Periodical bound volumes: 322
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Total 55680
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Library
committee consists of three teachers, the Librarian, the Asst.
Librarian and student's representative as the library secretary.
The committee supervises the overall functioning of the library
and looks into details such as policy matters and subject
wise fund allocation. Library committee meets once in a year
and informal meeting of the members are held as and when required.
The committee also meets the principal to seek his approval
and guidance as far as important issues are concerned.
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Members
of the library committee
Mrs.
Radha Natarajan---------------------------Chairperson
Mrs. P.P. Joshi----------------------------------- Member
Mr. N. S. Barse------------------------------------Secretary
Mrs.M. A. Patil------------------------------------Member
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1. Issue of Identity cards and Library Cards
Identity
cards and library cards are issued to all the students of the
college from the library. Photo sessions for the same are conducted
in the library to ensure the uniformity of the photographs and
students database. Computerized general register of students
record is generated on the basis of the students database. In
view of the future requirement and barcode circulation in the
library students are issued Identity card and library cards
with barcode printed on them.
2.
Library orientation: Library orientation is given to
the new students of the college to enable them to use the library
collection extensively and avail the facility of the library
3.
OPAC: Online Public Access Catalogue
4.
Circulation of books and reading material
a. Home lending
b. Read hall
c. Reference
d. Periodicals
e. CD Rom and ejournals.
5.
Reference and information service
6.
Book Bank
7.
Inter Library Loan
8.
Specialized services
a.
Project guidance and documentation services
b.
Internet surfing and downloading facility
c.
Web OPAC
d.
Photo copying facility
e.
Access to CD Rom and e-journals
f.
Preparing various bibliographies on demand and in
Anticipation of demand.
g.
Institutional membership of British Council Library
PERIODICALS\JOURNALS
SUBSCRIBED: -
Sr.no.
Name
1 A.P.S.LABOUR DIGEST
2 AAPALYA PARYAVARAN
3 ACCOUNTING WORLD
4 ADVERTISING EXPRESS
5 ANNALS OF LIBRARY SCIENCE & DOCUMENTATION/STUDIES
6 AVIATION TIMES
7 BANK QUEST INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE
8 BANKING NEWS INTERNATIONAL BOOK HOUSE MUMBA
9 BEST BOOKS
10 BEYOND FRIENDSHIP
11 BHASHA AANI JEEVEN
12 BUSINESS INDIA
13 BUSINESS WORLD
14 CASE FOLIO
15 CENTRAL BANK
16 CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
17 CHRONICLE
18 COMPETION SUCCESS REVIEW
19 COSUMER : VOICE
20 DESIDOC
21 DIGIT
22 DISHA
23 DOWN TO EARTH
24 DREAM 2047
25 E-BUSINESS
26 ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY
27 EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE
28 EMPLOYMENT NEWS
29 FACTS FOR YOU
30 FREEDOM FIRST
31 FRONTLINE
32 GLOBAL-CEO
33 H.R.M.REVIEW
34 HANS
35 HERALD OF LIBRARY SCIENCE
36 HUMANSCAPE
37 ICFAI - READER
38 ICFAI APPLIED FINANCE
39 ICFAI JR. OF ACCOUNT AND RESEARCH
40 ICFAI JR. OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
41 ICFAI JR. OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
42 ICFAI JR. OF MANAGERIAL ECONOMICE
43 ICFAI JR. OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT
44 ICFAI JR. OF OPERATION MANAGEMENT
45 ICFAI JR. OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
46 ICFAI JR.OF ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICE
47 ICFI STUDY
48 IJAE-THE ICFAI JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS
49 IJMR
50 ILA NEWSLETTER
51 INDIA TODAY
52 INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BULLETIN
53 INDIAN LITERATURE
54 INDIAN MANAGEMENT
55 INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL QUARTRLY
56 INDICA
57 INSURANCE TIMES
58 INTL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
59 INTL JNL OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH
60 ISALIC BULLETIN
61 JOURNAL OF CENTRE FORSTUDIES IN CIVILIZATION
62 JOURNAL OF INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
63 KADMBINI
64 KAVITA RATI
65 KELYANE BHASHANTAR
66 KRISHIVIDNYAN
67 KURUKSHETRA
68 LAGHU UDYOG
69 LALIT
70 LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
71 LIBRARY HERALD
72 LOKPRABHA
73 LOKRAJAY
74 MAHARASHTRA JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION
75 MAHARASHTRA SAHITY PATRIKA
76 MARATHI SANSHODHAN MANDAL
77 MARKETING MASTERMIND
78 MBA-REVIEW
79 MENS SANA RESARCH FOUNDATION
80 MILUN SARYAJANI
81 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
82 NAV-ANUSTHUB
83 NEW QUEST
84 ONE INDIA ONE PEOPLE
85 OUTLOOK
86 PANCHADHARA
87 PHILOSOPHY EAST- WEST
88 PORT FOLIO ORGANIZER
89 PRIY RASIK
90 PROFESSIONAL BANKER
91 PROJECTS & PROFITS
92 PURITY
93 QUARTERLY REVIEW OF HISTORICAL STUDIES
94 RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
95 RUSHI PRASAD
96 SADHNA
97 SAMA KALIN SAHITY SAMACHAR
98 SAMAJ PRABHODHAN PTRIKA
99 SAMAKALIN SAHITYA SAMACHAR
100 SAMEEKSHA
101 SANVAD
102 SAPTAHIK SAKAL
103 SAPTARSHI
104 SHIKSHAN SANKRAMAN
105 SOCIAL SCIENTIST
106 SPAIN
107 SPARDHA PARIKSHA
108 SRELS JOURNALS OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
109 THE PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT
110 THE WEEK
111 THINK LINE
112 TREASURY MANAGEMENT
113 UDHA RATH AAM AADMI
114 UNIVERSITY NEWS
115 WOMENS ERA
116 WORLD RENEWAL
117 YOGMANTHAN
118 YOJANA
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EXTERNAL
MEMBERSHIP OF THE LIBRARY
In
view of the consistent demand for reading hall and reference
facilities from the past students and other students doing their
further studies like CA, ICWA, MA, MCOM, M. Phil, and Doctoral
research it has been decided by the principal to allow such
a facility. Such students desirous of making use of the facility
are expected to register their names with the librarian of the
college by paying the prescribed fees.
Rules
and regulations for external members
The
membership is open to:
1.
Past student of this college.
2. Post graduates students of the other colleges or register
student of distance duration.
3. Research scholar registered for M. Phil., Doctoral and Post
Doctoral research.
4. Any sincere person from the city of Thane intending to do
some serious reading.
1.
Membership form will be available with the Asst. Librarian
on the payment of Rs.10/-
2. The form duly filled in; baring one stamp-size photograph
of the applicant should be submitted to the Asst. Librarian.
3. Library Identity Card will be issued within a weeks time
after the submission of the completed form.
4. Members desirous of availing the borrowing facility, will
have to pay a refundable deposit of Rs.600/- (for one book)
Library
Fees:
For
outsiders
Admission
fee Rs. 100/-
Quarterly Rs. 300/-
Term (six months) January to June OR July to December Rs. 600/-
Annual membership (one year) January To December Rs. 1000/-
For
past student/vpm employees
Admission fee Rs. 50/-
Quarterly Rs. 200/-
Term (six months) January to June OR July to December Rs. 400/-
Annual membership (one year) January To December Rs. 700/-
1.
Books will be issued for use in the reading hall only.
2. Members who have paid deposit for home lending facility
will be issued only one book for a weeks period.
3. Late of Re.1/- per day per book for first 15 days and Rs.2/-
per book per day there after will be charged on the books
not returned on or before the due date.
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1.
The readers are advised to check the book(s) for any missing
pages while borrowing them.
2. The readers should not wait for the due date. They should
return the books as soon as they have completed the reading.
3. The readers will have to the full cost of the books returned
in damaged condition.
4. Loss of book must be reported to the Asst. Librarian immediately
to avoid accumulation of late fees.
The
college administration fully reserves the right to refuse
membership to any applicant without assigning any reason.
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RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE LIBRARY
(FOR STUDETNS)
Every
individual entering the library should be BONAFIDE STUDENT of
the college and must have a valid INDETITY CARD. The Identity
card should be produced as and when demanded by any of the library
staff.
1.
Library Hours: The College library will remain open for
the purpose of study between 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Monday
to Saturday.
2. Issue of Books: Library books will be issued to regular
students only during following hours.
Sr. College: 8.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m
Jr. College : 12.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
B.M.S : 8.00 a.m to 1.30 P.m
B.Lib.I.Sc : 8.00 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Note:
For current reading books from reading hall as well as home
lending section will be provided during all working hours.
3.Duplicate Identity Card:
In case Library/Identity card is lost it should be reported
to the Librarian. A duplicate Identity card will be issued to
the student on payment of Rs.100/- on Saturdays only after receiving
proper application duly signed by Vice Principal or Jr. College
Supervisor.
4. Library Fine : A book must be returned on or before
the due date shown on the book. In case of emergency the book
will have to be returned even immediately. Usually books are
issued for a period of one week from the Home Lending Section.
Books reserved for current reading in Reading Hall will not
be allowed to be taken outside. In case a students fails to
return a book within the time limit a fine of Re.1 per day per
book will be charged for first 15 days and Rs.2/- per book per
day onwards. During examination days the fine would be Rs.10/-
per day per book. A student may get a book reissued if it is
not in demand. A student taking out books outside the reading
hall without the special permission of the librarian will have
to pay a fine of Rs. 10/- per day per book.
5. Mutilating books :It is strictly forbidden to mark
library books with pencil or ink or mutilate them in any manner.
The reader to whom the book was/ is issued last will be held
responsible for loss of pages or any other damage unless he/she
has brought it to the notice of library staff. Any student held
responsible for damage will be liable to fine equivalent to
the damage.
6. Silence: Complete silence must be observed in and
around the Library. Disregard of this rule will invite punishment.
7. Reserving seats in reading hall: Reserving of seats
is not permitted in the reading hall of the library under any
circumstance.
8. Discipline: The smooth working of the library is possible
only if students adhere to the rules and regulations of the
library. The Librarian reserves the right to refer cases of
breach of discipline to the Principal.
Note:
Though special specific rules and regulations have not been
codified for the staff, all the members are advised to follow
certain general rules.
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