University of North Bengal
University Library
The University Library was established along-with the Establishment of the University in 1962 in order to meet the academic and research needs of the Teachers, Research scholars and the students.
The University Library provides books, journals as well as current information on various topics to fulfill the need of the University communities. Since inception of the University, the library has been serving the various components of the university community viz. teachers, research scholars, students, officers and staff towards the fulfillment of their objectives.
The University Library is the only library in North Bengal region, which facilitates research and higher learning by providing books, journals and other documents to the teachers, research scholars and students.
The Library is a three storied building with 28660.37 sq feet carpet area. The location of the University Library is at the Western side of the University Administrative building and North of Padmaja Park.
• University Library has built up a rich collection on all branches of Science, Arts, Commerce, and Management.
• It is a member of UGC Infonet Consortium for on line subscription of journals.
• Library LAN has become a part of campus wide Network, which has made it possible for the academic community of various departments to access information from their adobe.
There is a Library Committee to regulate Policy, Planning, Process and all the developmental activities of the library. It renders instructions regarding management of funds set apart for the functioning of the University Library system. The Chairman of the Library Committee is the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and the Librarian of the University is Secretary, Ex-Officio member.
Library at a glance
Year of Establishment : 1962
Library Hours : 10 a.m-5.30 p.m.
Library open : Monday - Sunday
Total Collection as on (31-03-2011) : 2,34,835
Carpet Area (in sq. ft.) : 28,660.37
Number of Staff (Existing) : 27
(a) Professional : 8 (Including officer)
(b) Non-professional : 19
Library Access : Open Access & Closed Access
Library Security system : Manual Security & CCTV systems
Institutional Membership : IASLIC, ILA, BLA & American Library,British Council Library & DELNET
Status of Automation : Automated Database(partial)
Library Software : SOUL 2.0
Membership of Library Network : INFLIBNET, DELNET
Library Consortia : UGC INFONET CONSORTIUM
Library Web Portal (local) : http://10.10.2.100/opac/opac.asp
Website : www.nbu.ac.in
Library
Statistics during 2010-11:
- Total number of documents accessioned as on 31.03.2011: 2,34,835
I. Text Books : 1,80,451
II. Reference Books : 8,265
III. Rare Books : 643
IV. Bound Periodicals : 35,600
V. Theses : 1250
VI. Non-print Materials : 1004
VII. Census : 2,265
VIII. Reports : 1,702
IX. Gazetteers : 175
X. Debates : 201
- Total number of current journals/periodicals subscribed : 696
a) Indian : 503
b) Foreign : 193
- Total number of E-Journals available on on-line through UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium : 7,000ortium
- Total number of students’ members : 1703
- Total number of other members : 610
- Average issue/return of books (daily) : 350 (approx.)
- Average number of members visited daily in the library : 238 (approx.)
- Seating capacity the library : 150
Library Services:
§ Reference Service
§ Information Service
§ Reprographic Facilities
§ Internet Facilities
§ Online Access to Selected Journals through UGC-INFONET
§ Database Search through INFLIBNET
§ Study and Research Support Service
§ Information Hub for Students, Teachers & Research Scholars
§ Journals of National and International repute
§ Provision for Accessing the Rare Books
§ Lending facilities for books
§ Display of Information regarding arrival of Books and Journals
§ OPAC and Web OPAC
§ Career Guidance Service
§ Resource Sharing/Inter Library Loan
§ Reading facilities to Retired Teachers
§ User Orientation
§ Facilities for other colleges &Research Organizations
Activities:
v A Workshop on ‘User Awareness Programme on access to E-resources under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium’ in collaboration with the INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, held on 25th March, 2009 at Rabindra Bhanu Manch, University of North Bengal.
v An Awareness Programme on University Archive on 22nd September, 2009. More than 200 users were participated in the awareness programme. Prof. Subimal Sen, Chairman, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education inaugurated the programme.
v A 5 days Regional Training Programme for Library Automation during 14 to 18 December, 2009 in Collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad in the University Library. 36 library professionals, who were came from different universities and college, participated. Prof. Alok Kumar Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kalyani inaugurated the programme and Prof. S. Datta Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Jadavpur University was the Chief Guest.
Contact Us:
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Sl No. |
Name |
Designation |
Phone Nos. |
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1 |
Mriganka Mandal |
Librarian |
nbulibrarian@yahoo.com |
(0353) 2776371 |
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2 |
Brindaban Karmakar |
Deputy Librarian |
b_karmakar@hotmail.com |
(0353) 2776378 |
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3 |
Ranjit Kr. Mitra |
Asstt. Librarian |
ranjitkumar_mitra@rediffmail.com |
(0353) 2776387 |
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4 |
Shubhrangshu Kr. Mistri |
Asstt. Librarian |
s_angsu@yahoo.co.in |
(0353) 2776382 |
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5 |
Manash Esh |
Information Scientist |
esh.manash@gmail.com |
(0353) 2776300 |