Central Library

The Central Library is the “heart” of the learning Community and caters to the need of around 3000+ students studying in 3 different streams and having a collection ranging to around 21 subjects. Besides catering to the academic needs of students and faculty members of the College, the library also has a profound collection of reference sources such as Encyclopaedias (General subjects), Dictionaries, Almanacs, Yearbooks, Census Reports, Books in Prints, Bibliographies, Biographical Sources, handbooks, manuals and current sources, North East Collections & E-Resources. An Integrated Library Management System - KOHA was used for all library in-house operations.

A Digital library was also developed to provide a digital platform to manage, preserve and disseminate the rich in-house collection of the intellectual outputs of the academic community.

The learning space is accommodated in a Wi-Fi enabled building and provides an excellent ambience for learning environment.

Vision : As the learning hub of the College the Library serves as the center for the pursuit of knowledge. The Library strives to facilitate and inspire students and faculty to acquire, create and share knowledge.

Mission: The Library actively supports the college’s mission by providing integrated and timely access to high quality scholarly resources, an inspiring environment for intellectual growth and discovery, with responsive and outreaching services delivered by knowledgeable and innovative staff. It commits to empower the College fraternity with deep expertise essential to academic excellence, knowledge advancement and life-long learning.

Goals:

i. User Experience: Proactively engage with users and staff to improve services continuously.

ii. Teaching, Learning, &Research: Strengthen current and emerging teaching, learning, and research practices at the College through new services and expertise.

iii. Engagement and Partnerships: Enhance collaboration with stakeholders of the College and other institutions to determine and implement highly-effective and efficient solutions to accomplish the goals.

1. 1) Silence is to be maintained inside and outside (verandah) the library (Meetings, Group Discussions, Chatting etc are not allowed inside the Library).
2. 2) Using of Mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited to all users, Laptops, Tablets and other Electronic gadgets are allowed with prior permission from the Librarian.
3. 3) Before entering the library, users are to scan the barcode from their ID card to login into the E-Gate entry portal kept at the entrance and logout before they exit the library.
4. 4) Bags and personal belongings are to be kept in the rack near the counter, except valuables such as wallets and Mobile phones (off mode). The Library authority will not be held responsible for any theft or loss of personal belongings.
5. 5) Students are to produce their ID card at the time of entering the Library and also when applying for a Library card.
6. 6) Personal or Library books are not allowed to be brought in or taken out of the Library without permission.
7. 7) Books and Journals are to be kept back in the same shelves after use.
8. 8) Books may be borrowed for a duration of 30 days for faculty members, 14 days for staff and 7 days for students and renew again, failing which a fine of Rs. 2/- will be charged per day.
9. 9) Cleanliness is to be maintained inside the Library. Bringing in of any eatables items, including having tea is strictly prohibited to all library users (except for Library Staff).
10. 10) High Resolution CCTV Cameras are installed inside and outside the Library to monitor activities. Any unwelcome behavior shall be sternly dealt with.
11. 11) Non - Members may be allowed to use the Library with prior permission from the Principal in black and white.

Membersip

Members of Shillong College fraternity shall become members of the Central Library by default

1. All the faculty members
2. All the regular students
3. All other regular employees of Shillong College

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# Category of Member No. of Books Period

1 Faculty 5 30 Days

2 Staff 3 14 Days

4 Students 2 7 Days

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E-Gate entry Portal

To save the time of the users, the Central Library facilitates the using ILMS-KOHA to record the number of users who visits the library. Users are to scan the barcode from their ID card to login into the E-Gate entry portal kept at the entrance and logout before they exit the library.

Digital Library

To ensure the digital information remains accessible and authentic on long term basis, A Digital Library was developed to manage, preserve and disseminate the rich in-house collection of the intellectual outputs of the academic community like research reports, images, news clippings, faculty publications, student’s projects, photograph, video recording, syllabus archive, question paper archive etc.

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Book Bank

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Central Library maintains a book bank mainly of undergraduate level text books to help students belonging to economically and socially weaker sections of the society for one academic session.

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Circulation Service

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1. The Library provides the facility of Issue, Return, Renewal and Reservation of books through the latest Barcode technology to all the library members.
2. Books are issued to all eligible members, 2 books for students for a period of 7 (Seven) days, 5 books for faculty members for 30 days and 3 books for college staff for 30 days.
3. Reference books, bound volumes, question papers are for reference only.
4. SMS & e-mail alert system for every transaction to the users' i.e. Issue, return, renewal, etc of books with necessary information. For overdue books, reminder will be send to the user along with the fine amount.

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WEB OPAC- Online Cataloque

1. Library catalogue is accessible online at https://www.library.shillongcollege.ac.in/ which uses KOHA software for library automation under cloud computing.

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NLIST

1. The consortium subscribes to about 6000+journals,1,99,500+3books under NLIST and about 6,00,000+ e-books through the National Digital Library of India, Major publishers like JSTORE, Oxford University press, Cambridge University press, Cambridge book online, Taylor and Francis e-books and many other can access on campus network or remotely by all registered members.

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Inter Library Loan (ILL)

1. The Library facilitates the Inter Library Loan (ILL) facility from American Library Centre, Kolkata and IASLIC, New Delhi, DELNET, New Delhi.

CCTV Surveillance Sytem

1. The whole premises of the library are under Surveillance of CCTV. There are a total of 20 CCTV'S in the library.

Virtual Learning Centre

1. The Library facilitates a Virtual Learning Centre equipped with 31 computers with internet facilities, access to e-resources, e-books, e-journals, e- Shodhsindhu consortium, e-syllabus/syllabus during college hours.

Wi-Fi Lounge

1. The library facilitates A Wi-Fi lounge with internet access, members can use their own laptops, tablets, Smartphone or another device to access the e-information.

Remote Access Facility

1. The library facilitates the remote access facility. Members can logging using their username and password to access the library e-resources remotely available @ library.shillongcollege.ac.in

Ask a Librarian

1. The library provides "ASK a librarian "service to answer the information queries and reference questions to all members (https://www.library.shillongcollege.ac.in/contact-8)

Scanning, Printing and Photocopying services

1. The Library facilitates scanning, printing and photocopying service to all its members, walk-in users and others.
2. Scanning and Printing charges at the @ Re. 5per page A4 size.Photo Copy Charges at the @ Re. 1 per page A4 size

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Reference Service

1. The library provides reference service; members can approach the librarian or assistant librarian for information or any assistance in the use of the library collections and services
2. Ready reference service on requested query: on the spot, through email and telephone
3. Information about library services
4. Information about library resources
5. Information about Infrastructure development
6. Information about new initiatives being taken by the Library.
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User Service

1. The library being the service provider, organized various information literacy programmes like orientation/education programmes, faculty development programmes, workshops, conference, educational tour and book fair from time to time to promote the use of resources and to familiarize them with the knowledge on how to access and acquire skills in implementing them for their daily project works and class room activities.

Best User Awards

To promote maximum and efficient utilization of library resources, facilities and services, the College has instituted the Best Library User Award to the students and faculty who make maximum use of library resources and

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be a member of the library?

Members of Shillong College fraternity shall become members of the Central Library by default

1. All the faculty members
2. All the regular students
3. All other regular employees of Shillong College
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How many books can be borrowed by the members?

Faculty 5 30Days

Staff 3 14 Days

Students 2 7 Days

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Can I borrow Journals for overnight or for a short period?

No, Journals are for reference only inside the library

Can I suggest the name of the books for purchase in the library?

Yes, you are welcome to suggest any books for purchase in the library as per the syllabus and the same will be place for LAC approval for procurement.

What are the library opening hours and the specific hours for issue/return of books?

The Library is open from 8.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. on regular working days, and from 8.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. on Saturdays/holidays.

Issue/ return of books from Monday to Friday will be from 09:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and on Saturdays will be from 09:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

What can I do if I have lost the book borrowed from the Library?

You have to replace the lost book with a new copy.

How can I locate the books or journals in the Library?

You can browse through the Web OPAC or the OPAC terminals in the library and approach the assistant librarian in person for further assistance.

How can I donate books or other materials to the library?

Only useful books are accepted as gifts/donations with the permission of the Principal.

How can I pay my fine?

Overdue books are fines @ ₹2/- per day per book to be paid to Account section. New books will not be issued unless you deposit the accumulated fine.

Are there computers I can use for accessing digital resources?

Yes, Computers are kept in the Virtual Learning Centre for accessing digital resources.

How can I get a new card, in case I lost it?

You can apply for duplicate card which on payment of a nominal fee.

Are there any rules for exempting of library fine?

No, fine exemption is granted except in exceptional circumstances.

If due date and return of books is during the vacation period, how can I renew the books?

Library has special provisions to issue books for vacation period. Users should ask for this special issue with prior permission from the Principal before proceeding on vacation.

What is NLIST and what it covers?

NLIST stands for "National Library and Information services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content" It provides access to more than 6000+ Journals, 19,9,500 e-Books under NLIST and 6,00,000 e - books under NDL.

How to access e - resources from NLIST?

Users will have to click on Member's Login through NLIST Website http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/ and login with the valid user ID and password. It will display list of e-resources subscribed under the programme. Click at the desired e-resource to access its full-text. Refer to the user guide and tutorials for further details.

What are the subjects covered under NLIST?

The N-LIST covers all the disciplines viz. Pure Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities including Linguistic and Languages. However e-resources in engineering, agriculture and medicine are not covered under the N-LIST programme.

Can I share my User ID and passwords with my friends?

No. It is advisable not to share your login ID and Password with your friends. The publishers keep track of no. of downloads as well as simultaneous usage of your login ID and Password from multiple sites. In cases of violation / improper use, the publisher may disable your access permanently.

Can I login to these resources from home?

Yes, you can use these e-resources from anywhere and anytime 24 x 7.

I am having problem finding articles and books from NLIST, where can I get help?

You can download the User Guide and Tutorials for each e-resource from NLIST Website http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/ . You may also use the search and browse journals and book titles and can always contact the Librarian or Assistant Librarian or N-LIST officials for any further information.

Whom can I contact for more information on N-LIST?

You may contact the Librarian or Assistant Librarian for any query or N-LIST officials for any further information.

The College appoints a Library Advisory Committee (LAC) which comprises of the Principal as the chairperson, Convener, Joint convener and representatives from all departments. The LAC plays an advisory and supporting role regarding the Library on matters of general policy, planning, programs, goals, and objectives to support the teaching, learning, and community‐building needs of the College.

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Objectives and Function of the Library Advisory Committee

1. To advise the library on policy matters in relation to services, resources and facilities.
2. To set guidelines for thefurther improvementand development of the library'
3. To provide a platform to raise and discuss initiatives in the provision of library and information services
4. To monitor the proper functioning of the library
5. Advises the library regarding library services, especially innovation, for the college community
6. Discuss and evaluate budgetary issues for books, journals, databases, e-resources etc.
7. To support the library’s efforts in ensuring responsibility in the provision of library collections.
8. To ensure the library is connected with and supports the College’s academic programs.
9. To facilitate communication between the Library and the community it serves.
10. Members will serve a three year term
11. Meetings will be held two times a year and special meetings may be held as required.

Library Advisory Team

Principal/Chairperson Dr. (Mrs). E. Kharkongor

Vice- Principal/Convener Shri. K. D. Roy

Librarian/Jt. Convener Smt. B. Lyngdoh

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MEMBERS

Shri. B. Syiem Vice Principal

Dr. S. Sarma IQAC, Representative

Smt. I. Kharkrang Vice-Principal H/S

Dr. H.Iangrai HOD, Education

Smt. D. Kharchandi HOD, Botany

Smt. D. Shabong HOD, Zoology

Dr. D. Bhowmick HOD, English

Dr.J.P. Biswas HOD, Philosophy

Dr. A. Nongbri HOD, Khasi

Dr. S. Pandey HOD, Hindi

Shri. Kenneth Umdor HOD, Chemistry

Smt. E.N. Dkhar HOD, Physics

Smt. V. R. Solomon HOD, Political Science

Smt. V.C.S Dkhar HOD. History

Dr. S. K. Khyriemmujat HOD, Sociology

Smt. A. Mitri HOD, Computer Science

Smt. L.D. Marak HOD, Garo

Dr. M.B. Lyngsher HOD, Environmental Science

Smt. W. Sohliya HOD, Business Administration

Shri .D. Shadap HOD, Mathematics

Shri. Zoliam HOD, Microbiology

Shri. D. Manik HOD, Statistics

Shri. L. Khongiang Asst. Professor

Shri. S. Lato Asst .Professor

Smt. I. Kharmawphlang Asst. Professor

Shri. B. Dohling Asst. Professor

Shri. M.Niangti Asst. Librarian

Smt. I. Sun Asst. Professor

Smt. I. Diengdoh, Asst. Professor

Smt. P. Kharkrang Asst. Professor

Smt. I. Kharmawphlang Asst. Professor

Smt. R. Tham Asst. Professor