Library

The Library Department is an essential component of educational institutions, public libraries, and various organizations that provide access to information and resources. Its primary goal is to organize, preserve, and disseminate knowledge to meet the information needs of its users. The department typically consists of librarians, library technicians, and support staff who work together to deliver efficient library services.

The Library Department at Ri-Bhoi College, Nongpoh, has been catering service to the entire college. It has a collection of more than 12500+ books and journals such as Economic and Political Weekly, Indian Sociological Bulletin, Indian Journal of Management, Finance, and Marketing, Edu tracks, Indian Philosophical Research, Historical Review, and Mainstream, among others.

  • The department is responsible for acquiring, selecting, and managing the library's collection of books and periodicals. The collection reflects the interests and curriculum requirements of the institution.
  • The Library Department manages and maintains the library collection using elib software. This ensures that the catalog is up-to-date, troubleshoots technical issues, and explores emerging technologies to enhance library services. Recently in 2023, the library migrated to Koha, a widely used open-source software with more sophisticated features.
  • The library staff organizes the books and manages circulation services, including borrowing and issuing of books.

Future Prospects:

With the rapid growth of technology, the library needs to be upgraded to digital and E-Learning resources. Through digital content, the Library Department will be able to provide access to electronic resources, e-books, online journals, and databases. They may collaborate with publishers and vendors to negotiate licenses.

The Librarian has actively participated in professional development activities, attend conferences, and stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in library science. This continually enhances their skills to meet the evolving needs of library users in a rapidly changing information landscape.

Librarian

Robert Ryngki

Qualifications:
Master of Library Science (North Eastern Hill University, Shillong)

Library Rules & Regulations

  1. Each student is entitled to become a member of the library after producing the current college identity card and depositing with the Librarian the library caution money of ₹100/- as mentioned in the prospectus.
  2. It is mandatory for students to produce their Identity Cards before entering the library.
  3. No books will be issued on the other student’s Identity Card. If books are issued on other students’ cards, the owner of the card will be held responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever.
  4. Students are not allowed to carry mobile phones inside the library. If found their handset will be taken and hand it over to the Principal.
  5. For Undergraduate students 3 (three) books will be issued at a time and for Higher Secondary students 2 (two) books will be issued at a time.
  6. Books can be kept for a period of 15 (fifteen) days. A fine of ₹ 2/- per day will be charged for overdue books.
  7. Books may be re-issue one more time if returned within the specified period. Some books can be issued again after a period of two weeks after the return date, i.e., after books have been renewed once.
  8. A total of 10 books will be issued to faculties for a period of 20 (twenty) days. A fine of ₹5/- per day per book will be charged for late return of book(s) from the defaulting faculty.
  9. In case of loss/misplaced/ damage/disfiguring/tearing of pages of library books, student/faculty will be charged twice the prevailing cost of the book or the same has to be replaced by the borrower. Make sure you are not receiving any such books else report it to the library staff.
  10. Students who are returning the books are not to shelve the books by themselves as this will be done by the library staff.
  11. Reference books, journals, magazines, etc. are meant for consultation purposes only and permission may be granted for photocopying only.
  12. A clearance certificate will be issued only to the members who have returned all the books at the end of the session, otherwise no mark sheets/T.C./Admit card and other certificates will be issued without obtaining the same.
  13. The library timing is from 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M on all working days.
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