High tech library for university students

JALANDHAR: A private university in Jalandhar launched a high-tech campus library. This nine-storey Central Library, with real equidistant approach will cater to the need of more than 25000 students studying in the university.

More than 1,02,846 Text- Books, Reference Books, Journals, Magazines, Audio/Videos, CD-ROMs, Research Reports, Online Databases, Data Analysis Software, in different areas and branches of all Study-Disciplines, have been made readily available for its users. This number of reading material is going to be doubled next year, under substantial addition of novel journals, on-line database and time-needed study material.

Library has system for self check-in and check-out, where students can return/checkout the books, without any intervention of Library staff. Also the software for this allows the students to check books, anywhere from the world; and, a request can also be made to hold the book for issuance.

Another unique feature is online resource-center with 400 computer terminals. This has been specially planned, as more information is readily available on internet, from where one can make extensive search. Library being Wi-Fi enabled, the students will also have an option of carrying their laptops.

Talking about the added innovation at the university Ashok Mittal Chancellor said, "It is the The knowledge center library is connected to research block which will make it very convenient for the researchers to utilize its strength. There are also separate group discussion rooms for students and staff members, which will provide all users an opportunity to explore world of knowledge in an environment of pin drop silence."

The library would remain open 24/7 and will have all basic facilities like Cafeteria, Washrooms, Cloak room, Xerox facility, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, Reference Service etc.

Ref: TOI 2 Oct 2012