4.2.1 Integrated Library Management System (LMS)

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St Ann’s ILMS
  • Library is fully automated with Integrated Library Management System and Web OPAC and augmented with Barcode technology
  • Name of the ILMS software – SOUL 2.0
  • Nature of automation – FULL
  • Version – 2.0.0.14
  • Year of automation –  2010
  • There is  a central library facility for the UG and an additional extension for the PG students
  • Library has a reading hall with a capacity of 200.
  • It is well protected with automated facilities such as E-gate, and CCTV
  • Books are classified using Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) to facilitate easy access to the resources
  • Open access facility is available to provide the right information to the right user at the right time.
  • The library holds 87987(UG57014+PG24591) books, 126 Periodicals /journals/Magazines. 1107 E books, 2662 CDS/DVDS and 1323 Back Volumes, 4127(Gift Books and 795 other books) Projects and Newspapers.
  • Library has Institutional membership in  N-List, DELNET, National Digital Library,  Shodhganga
  • The staff provides orientation on library resources to the students and faculty.
  • Training programmes on different databases like, N-List, and DELNET are organized regularly.
  • Services and resources are being provided to the outside community through visits from schools and slum areas to develop awareness about books and reading habits.
  • With the slogan of Bond with Books the library connects with neighborhood, alumni, and general public.
  •   Book exhibitions are regularly arranged
  • Reference books/CDs/DVDs are also issued on a daily basis.
  • Book Bank facility for SC/ST and economically backward classes is available.
  • Separate cubicles for staff and e- resource hub.
  • The inter library loan service renders assistance and support to other Libraries of twin cities.
  • Jaws and audacity software is available for visually challenged students.  
  • Digitization Facilities
        • Reprographic machine  1
        • Scanners  2
        •  Printers 2
        • Computers 12
        • Barcode Scanners 2
        • Digital magnifier 2
  • Remote access facility for e-Resources and Web OPAC.
  • Maintenance of rare books, special reports and manuscripts
  • Library holds scanned question papers, Archives of student dissertations and faculty thesis
  • High Speed Internet browsing facility for students and faculty in the library.
  • Library maintenance is carried out systematically which includes:
        • Acquisition control systems
        • Member logins
        • Data entry
        • Article indexing system
        • Issue & return
        • Renewals
        • Report management
        • E-resources linkage through remote access
        • Serial control systems
        • Report generation
        • User rate analysis
        • User data Maintenance
        • Storage and retrieval of data
        • Improved Student Service
        • Cataloging
        • Sharing information
        • Article alert services

 

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