About Library
Library and Resource Centre of Late G. N. Sapkal College of Engineering was established in 2009. Library is situated in a separate two storied block of 900 sq. mt. surrounded by lush green area. It has an ample stock of 14,490 Books. 100 National and international journals and periodicals are subscribed currently which facilitates research in our institute. It is most lively place on the campus providing a safe, comfortable and friendly environment that enables learning and advancement of knowledge, and promotes innovation. It maintains separate department of Welfare SC/ST/OBC student’s book-bank scheme books, periodical section, bound volumes of journals & e-books collections, compact discs and educational Videos. We have subscription to multiple copies of National, regional and local news-papers and magazines. We have an attractive reading room, where readers find conductive environment for reading.
Goal & Objectives
The primary goal of LGNSCOE library is to provide “right information to right user at right time”and to provide access of information available in all formats to support the teaching, learning, research & personal growth of its clientele.
The Objective of LGNSCOE library is to:→ Provide significant books or other printed material or E-resources as per academic curriculum.
→ Classify library material in simpler form for the excess use by the users
→ Enhance information literacy especially in student community
→ Ensure that resources made available are currently appropriate & accessible 24/7
Vision Of Library
→ The vision of ‘LGNSCOE’ library is to develop, organize, provide access to and preserve materials to meet the needs of present and future generation of students.
Mision of Library
→ The mission of the Library and resource center is to facilitate creation of new knowledge through acquisition, organization and dissemination of knowledge resources and providing for value added services.The main object of library & resource center is to support the educational & research programmers of the Institute by providing physical & intellectual access to information, consistent with the present & the anticipated educational & research functions of the institute.
Library Advisory Committee
Library has constituted an Advisory Committee for the library Collection development, Effective work & smooth functioning. Composition of the Library Advisory Committee is as follow:
| Sr. No. | Name of the Staff | Designation & Department | Committee Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sahebrao B. Bagal | Principal | Chairman |
| 2 | Prof. Manjusha S. Borse | Asst. Professor, E & Tc | Professor in Charge |
| 3 | Prof. Lata K. Chouthmol | Dean academics | Member |
| 4 | Prof. Tushar A. Shewale | Librarian | Co- ordinator |
| 5 | Prof. Kanahiya K. Tolani | Ass. Professor, Civil | Member |
| 6 | Prof. Jayashree V. Shinde | Asst. professor, Computer | Member |
| 7 | Prof. Prasad Rao S.Gudla | Asst. professor, Mechanical | Member |
| 8 | Prof. Kavita J. Mahajan | Asst. professor, E & TC | Member |
| 9 | Prof. Kirti A. Patil | Asst. professor, Mechanical | Member |
| 10 | Prof. Rahul b. Sinha | Asst. professor, Electrical | Member |
Library Resource
| Sr. No. | COLLECTION | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Books/Volumes | 14490 |
| 2 | Titles | 3531 |
| 3 | Journal & Magazines | 100 |
| 4 | Indian journal | 93 |
| 5 | International Journal | 07 |
| 6 | News paper | 08 |
Our Digital Resources:
Our Users can now access full text Journals and several important bibliographic databases on library Intranet network. Library has subscribed 1 Mbps bandwidth broadband internet connection.
| Computers with internet facility for e-resources | 24 |
| CD’s / Dvd’s | 691 |
Web OPAC
→ The library WEB OPAC gives the access to various open access E-resources, E-books, library book & journal collection, Syllabus, Question paper on the desk. Click here for access
Infrastructure
Layout and Floor Plans:
→ The Library is housed in an independent Two-storied building with a carpet area of over 900Sq.ft and is located towards the central of main building. The floor-wise distribution of services and resources in the library is indicated below
Ground Floor Area: 603.50 sq.mt
→ Librarian Office
→ Book Acquisition Section
→ Technical Processing and Book database maintenance section
→ Check Point/Property Counter
→ Book Collection (at circulation counter)
→ Circulation counter/fine collection section
→ Library OPAC
→ Audio-Visual Room/Viewing Facilities/TV Room
→ Journals Section
→ Current Periodical Display
→ Issue Counter (for journals /reference books)
→ Newspaper and Photocopy unit
→ Reference book Collection
→ Reading Room
Services Offered:
Library OPAC:→ The Library OPAC is a key to our entire collection of books that can also be accessed through library intranet
Photocopying Services:→ The Library Provides Xeroxing facility to the faculty & students of the Institutes
Audio-Visual Services:→ The Video Viewing facility is available in ground floor section. The facility can be availed working days
Book-Bank Facilities for SC/ST Students:→ Selected books are made available for issue for period of one semester to the students belonging to SC/ST. Eligible students may apply for the books form the special collection as per the schedule announced by library
Collection of general reading books:→ Library has good collection of general reading books on Marathi or English Languages
News Items displays:→ Library also displays faculty publications; forth coming conference and other Indian & International events and list of articles of general interest on science & technology photocopy form the current issues of journals received.
Membership and Duration period
Library has constituted an Advisory Committee for the library Collection development, Effective work & smooth functioning. Composition of the Library Advisory Committee is as follow:
| Description | No. of Books | Duration period |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Department | 15 Books | One Semester |
| Professor, Ass. Professor & Equivalent Staff | 10 Books | One Semester |
| Lecturer’s | 10 Books | One Semester |
| Technical Staff | 05 Books | One Semester |
| Other Staff | 02 Books | One Semester |
| All Branches Students | ||
| First Year Engineering | 04 Books | Two Weeks |
| Second Year Engineering | 04 Books | Two Weeks |
| Third Year Engineering | 04 Books | Two Weeks |
| Final Year Engineering | 04 Books | Two Weeks |
| P.G. Courses (Students) | 05 Books | Three Weeks |
Library Timing
- Monday to Saturday: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
- Sunday & Holidays: Remain close for the day.
- Night Library Reading Room Facility: 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Issue & Return
| Class | Issue/ Return Days |
|---|---|
| First Year Engineering | Thursday/Friday |
| Second Year Engineering | Wednesday |
| Third Year Engineering | Tuesday |
| Final Year Engineering | Monday |
| M.E. | Saturday |
| H.O.D., Professor, Ass. Professor, Lecturer, Technical Asstt. & Other Staff External & Alumni Membership | All Institute Working Days |
Membership of other Libraries
- Developing Library Network [DELNET]: New Delhi
- British Council Library Network India, Pune
- National Digital Library (NDL), IITKharagpur
Our Team Members
| Sr. No. | Name of the Staff | Qualification | Designation | Mobile No. | E-mail ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharad N. Sanap | M.LISc, UGC-SET | Librarian | 7350646557 | sharadsanap7@gmail.com |
| 2 | Vinay D. Suryawanshi | B. Com, MBA Fin. | Library Assistant | 8007702649 | suryavinu6000@gmail.com |
| 3 | Vaishali S. Suryawanshi | HSC | Library Attendant | 9130711003 | vaishali_lib@gmail.com |