SONAPUR COLLEGE (Autonomous)

ABOUT LIBRARY

• Library was established in the year 1991 with 200 books.
• The main library has more than 17,000 books/volumes.
• Library is led by Mrs. Archana Sarma, Librarian.
• Computerized circulation counter is available for OPAC.
• The library follows the Open Access System.
• A well-stocked library is an asset to the college.

LIBRARY STAFF PATTERN

LAYOUT OF LIBRARY

• The college library building is located adjacent to the classroom building.

1. Log-in / Log-out for students and faculty
2. Newspaper section
3. Student reading room
4. Toilet for staff
5. Book issue counter
6. Back volumes of journals
7. Proprietary counter
8. Periodical section: Journals / Magazines
9. Old question papers
10. Teacher corner
11. Stack room / Reference books
12. Teacher reading room
13. Librarian office
14. Wash room

OBJECTIVES

• To acquire, organize, and update the library collection to support the teaching-learning process.
• To encourage students to read beyond the curriculum requirements.
• To work with faculty in integrating information skills and knowledge of information sources.
• To strengthen instruction, research, and extension activities through technology and information access.

MISSION

Library services act as a resource center and aim to develop a comprehensive collection of books and journals useful for students and faculty members.

The library provides efficient dissemination of knowledge to all users.

VISION

• The Department of Library aims to become a model library in the state.
• The library intends to incorporate the latest technology and adopt a user-friendly approach.
• The library intends to offer comprehensive services related to knowledge dissemination.

WORKING HOURS OF LIBRARY

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday - Saturday)

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Library Advisory Committee is formed at the beginning of every academic year by the Principal in consultation with the staff members.

Members of Library Advisory Committee

Chairperson: Dr. Bedabrat Saikia, Principal

Member Secretary: Ms. Archana Sarma, Librarian

Members:

• Dr. Biman Patowary, Vice Principal
• Dr. Mridusmita Mahanta, Dean,Students Affairs
• Dr. Dipjyoti Deka, Cordinator,IQAC
• President,Sonapur College Students' Union
• General Secretary,Sonapur College Students' Union

Admin Representative: Mr. Babul Garo, Accountant

TOTAL LIBRARY COLLECTION

• Total No. of Books : 17,556
• No. of Titles : 10,247
• No. of Text Books : 7,309
• No. of Reference Books : 9,949
• No. of Journals : 21
• No. of Newspapers : 14
• No. of Back Volumes of Journals : 162
• CD/DVDs : 20
• DLMS (Digital Library Management System): sonapurcollegedigilib.com
• E-Books : 225
• INFLIBNET N-LIST: http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in

DATABASE

NUMBERS OF BOOKS PROCURED IN LAST FIVE YEARS

E-RESOURCES

COLLECTION OF BOOKS BY SUBJECT WISE 2020-21