Library Services

Library Loans

To avail library facilities the patrons have to be a registered member of the library. The students and faculty members can take loan of physical resources like books and periodicals excluding CD resources. As per library policy the student community of Pant varsity are entitled for loans as per provisions given below.

Membership

Students can register themselves online and submit e a screen shot to the circulation counter as a token of proof for self registration. To register online please go to Library Webpage, and login to create your User ID and Password.

You can also click here to Register Online

Students can also register off line by filling out a registration card (please collect from circulation counter) and submit to the staff at the circulation desk. You are also required to bring your coloured picture to be attached with registration card /form, write your name and ID number behind the picture before submitting.

Upon registration, you will be issued a Smart Card that can be used for all library loans. This card is valid for the entire period of study/ degree programme. For library membership you will first need an ID Card that will be issued to you from the registrar’s office.

Library Loans for Student Community

UG Students: Four books from general collection including books from Reserved Section . In addition 10 books for Book Bank or Rental Section. The books can be borrowed for a period of 15 days and can be further renewed if required. Books form Book Bank/Rental Section is issued for the entire semester.

PG Students: Seven books including books from Reserved Section and 10 books from Book Bank or Rental Section for the entire semester. Books from general collection is issued for a period of 15 days, which can be further renewed if required.

PhD Students: Research students can borrow 07 books for a period of 15 days including books from Reserved section and 10 books from Books Bank and Rental Section for the entire semester.

Library Loans for Faculty Members

The faculty of different colleges are entitled for loan of 12 books including books from General Text Books Collection, Reserved Section (overnight only) and some books from Rental Section. The faculty members can issue books required for teaching for a period of one semester and other books for one month.

Library Loans for Non Teaching Staff

Non teaching staff can borrow two books for a period of one month and can renew further if required.

Borrow, Return and Renew Rules

All members of the library are requested to note the following rules and regulations regarding library loans.

1. The books loaned can be renewed further if not required by other students or faculty members.


2. In order to see that physical resources are available to all, an overdue charges of Rs. One is availed for each overdue books borrowed from all library. Overdue charges is to paid at circulation desk with POS machine, we strongly encourage digital payment.


3. New Arrivals are displayed for a period of 30 days and are available for loan after the display period.


4. Patrons can self check-in and check-out from the Kiosk installed in the ground floor using their Smart Cards. Please collect your slip for the books checked in or out and show it to the staff at the exit gate.


5. Please note that you are under CCVT and RFID security gate at the entrance monitors the physical resources that are checked out from the library. In case of beep please do not exit the gate and get your books checked at the counter.


6. Overnight loans are available in the last working hours of the Circulation desk i.e. 4 PM to 5 PM


7. Lost Patron Cards should be immediately reported to the circulation desk in writing. A new Patron card shall be issued on payment.


8. Books can also be checked-in from Book Drop. Please collect the receipt from the machine as a token of proof for book drop.


9. Patrons can check online the books issued to them and the due date. Please create your account and login to see the books issued to you from ‘My Account’

WEBOPAC/OPAC Services

Online Public Access Catalogue is the gateway or key to the library resources. Database of all learning resources available in the library is created using Open Source Library Management System, called KOHA. The newly acquired resources are added to the database from time to time and also displayed in OPAC month wise. You may click on each displayed book to know the details of the book and Call Number. New Books are displayed in display racks for a month and shall be issued after the period of display. Please note the Call Number to locate the books from stacks. To learn how to use the OPAC please click below.

Library OPAC

Reference Service

The library has a reference desk in the First Floor for all kind of help regarding locating a resource, use of OPAC, Kiosk and Book drop, understanding collections or any other queries should you have. Patrons can also post their queries online through 'ASK US’ and should expect a reply in 3-4 days time.

Off Line Database Search

The library has a good collection of off line database in compact disks /CD. Most of the abstracting databases are in CD’s that can be accessed from the e-Documentation Section. Following databases are available for access. The patrons can take a soft copy of the content for teaching and research purpose.

Databases

AGRICOLA (Agricultural Online Access) library has this database from 1970-1995.

AGRIS (International System for Agricultural Science and Technology) Database is available from 1975 - continued

CAB Abstracts also called CABI covers all disciplines of Agricultural Sciences is available form 1973 - continued

BIOSIS:Is bibliographic database with Abstract and Citation Index. Its covers the Life Science and Biomedical Sciences literature. The library has this database from 2003 - continued

FSTA (Food Science and Technology Abstract) Is an extensive abstract database of scientific and technical literature related to food, beverage and nutrition. The library has this database in CD’s from 1969 - continued

COMPENDEX: Computerized Engineering Index is an engineering bibliographic database, available in the library from 1990 – continued .

Institutional Repository

The library has an institutional repository created for providing online access to students research materials including the Master’s and Doctoral dissertations and theses. More than 8025 physical theses, dissertations and project works of research students and some rare books have been digitized since the foundation of the University in 1960. The repository has digitized theses from the year 1960 to 2000. These are accessible through campus LAN. Please ask the reference desk for more information. From the year 2001 onwards the research material of the students is available online through ‘Krishikosh Repository’ as well as the Institutional Repository. The library receives one copy of e-thesis submitted to the university as part of fulfilment of their academic degrees, these are uploaded after the embargo period and made accessible under open access through Krishikosh Repository. To know more about Krishikosh please click here Krishikosh

Wi-Fi Services

The library offers Wi-Fi services for patrons. The reading spaces of the library have fast Wi-Fi connectivity to access learning resources. Please click here Library WI-FI to access guidelines directions on use of Wi-Fi and how to connect using your Mobile or Laptop devices. You may also visit the Reference Desk to learn more about Wi-Fi facility in the library.

Self-Check-in/Checkout Services

The library is automated using advance Radio Frequency Identification System (RFID) with automated devices and machines like Kiosks and Book Drop facilitating self checkout (issue) and check-in (return) of the books using a smart card. The book drop is operational 24x7 and located outside the library. You may take help of Reference Desk / Circulation Counter for any issues related to operating the Kiosk Machines or the Book Drop.

Library Cafe

A Library Cafe was started in the year 2016 for students in the ground floor of the library to engage reading with fresh coffee, tea, soup etc. The idea was to encourage patrons spontaneous visit to the library, stay longer and make extensive use of the library resources. The cafe has seating arrangements in the open spaces of the library with good ambiance. Patrons are advised not to carry their drinks in the reading areas and other floors of the library. Currently the cafe is closed due to covid-19 situation and classes being online.

FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions

Patrons may go through the following FAQ for understanding their library and its services. Please click here FAQ