Library
Central Library
Central Library at N.M.D. College, Gondia — 99,128 books, OPAC and e-resources, remote access, library services, operations, rules and timings (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
Learning Resources
Central Library
Every book says: protect me from oil, protect me from water, protect me from loose binding and also protect me from the insensitive.
The institutional library is centrally located on the ground floor of the college premises. Originally constructed in 1958, the college building was renovated in 2004–05 with modern facilities while preserving the ambiance and heritage of the original structure, making it energy-efficient.
The library has a seating capacity of 70 and is partially automated, with Wi-Fi enabled across all its subsystems. It features a dedicated research and computer lab equipped with 40 workstations for accessing e-resources and e-databases. Currently the library uses LIBMAN (Version 2.03), an integrated library management software on a master software platform with multiple client connections — one of the latest web-centric library management systems.
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99,128Total books
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22Print journals
Subscribed
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02Online journals
Subscribed
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16Magazines
Subscribed
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07Newspapers
Daily
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70Seating capacity
Reading room
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40Workstations
Research & computer lab
Plan your visit
Timings & borrowing
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Library timings
Working days9:30 AM to 5:30 PMExamination periodHours extendedOfficial holidaysClosed -
Borrowing at a glance
Loan period14 daysLate fineOne rupee per dayReference booksLibrary use onlyRenewalsIn person at the counterPhotocopyingXerox available
Purpose
Objectives
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Right Information
To provide right information to the right user at the right time.
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Academic Support
To support curricula, extra-curricular and research activities of the institution.
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Reading Culture
To promote reading habits amongst the users.
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Lifelong Learning
To provide lifelong learning facility to the user’s community.
Faculty
Librarian
Dr. Sunil Kundlik Jadhav
Librarian
- Qualification
- M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., SET, Ph.D.
- Designation
- Librarian
- Area of interest
- Library Science
- drskjadhav1983@gmail.com
- Phone
- 9107042626
What we offer
Service & Activity
1. Services
- Study, Reference and Reading Room Counter
- Circulation Service
- OPAC
- M-OPAC
- University Remote Access
- E-Resources
- Home Lending Counter
- Reference Section
- Current Awareness Service
- New Arrival Service
- Newspaper Article Clipping
- Reprographic Service
- Internet Service
- Guidance for Searching Good Jobs
- Inter Library Loan
- Book Bank Service
- Document Delivery Service
- Suggestion Box
- Smart Card
2. Activities
- Book Exhibition
- Library Appraisal by Students
3. Support facilities
- Fire extinguishers — 22
- Computers — 03
- Reprography — 01
- Printer — 01
E-resources
Online Resources
- E-resources N-LIST INFLIBNET e-resources for colleges Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- E-resources KNIMBUS — University Remote Access Off-campus access to subscribed content Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Research E-ShodhShuddhi Plagiarism detection service Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Research Shodhganga Indian electronic theses and dissertations Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Research Shodhgangotri Research synopses submitted to universities Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- E-resources National Digital Library of India National digital collection Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Journals JSTOR Academic journal and book archive Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Books NCERT Books School and reference textbooks Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Books DOAB — Directory of Open Access Books Peer-reviewed open access books Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Books Free PDF Books Public-domain and free e-books Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Books Rare Book Society of India Digitised rare and historical books Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Journals Cochrane Library Systematic reviews and evidence Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Reference Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries English language reference Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Marathi Sahitya Marathi Marathi literature portal Access resource (opens in a new tab)
- Marathi Marathi Vishwakosh Marathi encyclopaedia Access resource (opens in a new tab)
Behind the counter
Library Operation
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Budget Allocation
Library budget planning and allocation.
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Acquisition
Selection and procurement of library resources.
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Classification
Classifying the knowledge content of the book.
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Accessioning
Recording newly acquired books into the library collection.
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Cataloguing
Creating bibliographic records for library resources.
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Processing
Physical processing of books including stamping, labelling and preparation.
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Data Entry
Entering resource information into the library management system.
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Books / Periodicals on Shelf
Resources are arranged on shelves and made available for circulation.
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Issue / Circulation
Resources are issued to readers and returns are recorded at the counter.
For readers
Library Rules
1. Maintain silence
Students must maintain silence in the library.
2. Sign the visitors’ register
Readers are required to sign the visitor’s register upon entering the library.
3. Carry your identity card
Carrying the college identity card is mandatory when entering the library.
4. Entry and baggage
Enter the library only after obtaining permission; bags must be deposited at the baggage counter before entry.
5. Hours during examinations
Library hours will be extended during the examination period to meet students’ needs.
6. Reference books stay in the library
Reference books must be used only within the library premises; they cannot be taken home.
7. Loan period and late fine
Books are issued for a period of 14 days; a fine of one rupee per day will be charged if books are not returned within this period.
8. Renewing a book
To renew the loan period for books, the books must be brought to the library in person for renewal.
9. Lost books
In case of a lost book, the librarian must be informed immediately in writing, and the cost of the lost book must be deposited with the library.
10. Damage to books
A fine will be imposed if a reader is found tearing pages or writing in the books.
11. Misconduct
A fine will be charged for any misconduct within the library.
12. Mobile phones
Mobile phones must be kept switched off inside the library.
13. Opening hours
The library remains open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM except on official holidays.
14. Photocopying
Photocopying (Xerox) facilities are available in the library.
15. Make full use of the library
Every student should make full use of the library.
Curriculum
Syllabus
Visit the library
Open 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM on working days, except official holidays. For membership, circulation rules, remote-access credentials or reference support, contact the librarian or the college office.