ABOUT CENTRAL LIBRARY

Sakshi Bahl

Sakshi Bahl

Librarian Rayat Bahra University

The central library at Rayat-Bahra University is the knowledge resource centre that is stocked with more than 41000 printed books in circulation along with 15000 books in book bank, periodicals and journals, covering all aspects of academics and research. We provide access to 277 international e-journals through DELNET along with 3500+ national journals. Members can access more than 10800 eBooks available on DELNET. EBSCO database provides access to vast number of resources. It offers more than 39081 E-books and access to 6200 full text academic journals.

Central library has adequate number of work stations to facilitate browsing OPAC and e-resources. Provision has also been made to allow downloading/printing of materials from these resources. Rayat-Bahra University provides adequate bandwidth for fast and seamless access to Internet. Library users can access various e-resources such as DELNET and EBSCO, National Digital Library of India Shodhganga, Shoshudhi, NISCAIR, PUBMED, NEPTEL, NMEICT etc.

Central library has state of the art infrastructure. The Library building is centrally located 3 floors Wi-Fi enabled building covering an area of 26852.76 square feet. Library provides a congenial environment for learning. Central Library Rayat-Bahra University is automated. ERP module for library management has been developed by the team from Information technology Department Rayat-Bahra University. The ERP Library Management System performs all the in house operations of the library like acquisition, circulation, OPAC, student and faculty memberships and generates all kinds of reports required. Alerts regarding overdue books and reminder are also sent through the ERP library management system via emails. We are now shifting to KOHA library management software.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF CENTRAL LIBRARY

  • Seating of 650+
  • Regular Orientation Programme for new students
  • Open Access Systems for users.
  • WI-FI, Internet access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning
  • Reprographic Facility
  • Displays of New Arrivals List.
  • Charging Points for Laptop/ Mobiles in Reading Halls
  • Comfortable Furniture
  • Newspaper Clipping Services
  • Previous Year Question Papers
  • Back Volume of Journals
  • Drinking Water & Wash Room Facilities
  • Property Counters for Convenience of Students and Faculty.

MAJOR SECTIONS & FACILITIES IN CENTRAL LIBRARY

  • Spacious Reading Halls
  • Acquisition Section
  • Circulation Section
  • Reference Section
  • Text Books Section
  • Periodical Section
  • Digital Section
  • Thesis/Dissertations Section
  • Computers to Access to E-resources
  • Automated Library (ERP module for library)
  • Wi-Fi and LAN Facility
  • Database Membership (National Digital Library & DELENT)
  • E-Books, E-Journals, E-Magazines
  • Book Bank Resources
  • General Reading Section (Fictions/Non-Fictions, Poetry etc.)
  • Seminar/Conference Proceedings
  • Back Volumes of Journals/Magazines
  • Back Dated Newspapers
  • Previous Year Question Papers
  • Research Publications
  • Seating Capacity 650 Users
  • Property Counter
  • Air Conditioned Reading Hall
  • Water Point
  • First Aid Service
  • Washrooms (Male/Female)

MAJOR SECTIONS & FACILITIES IN CENTRAL LIBRARY

  • Auto Car
  • Ganyam
  • Business Today
  • Civil Services Chronicle
  • Competition Refresher
  • Economic & Political Weekly
  • Forbes India
  • Fortune India
  • Frontline
  • Meri Saheli
  • Pratiyogita Darpan
  • Competition Success Review
  • And Many More...
  • The Tribune
  • The Times of India
  • The Hindu
  • Amar Ujala
  • Danik Bhaskar
  • Economics Times
  • Employment Newspaper
  • Ajit Punjabi
  • The Financial Express
  • Business Standard
  • Punjab Kesari
  • Hindustan Times
  • And Many More...