Library &
Learning Resources
A vibrant academic space supporting teaching, learning, research and lifelong access to knowledge through both traditional and modern learning resources.
Knowledge. Access. Discovery.
The SFS College Library plays a vital role in the academic life of the institution by providing students, teachers and researchers with access to print, digital and electronic learning resources. The Library continuously develops its collections, facilities and services in tune with changing academic needs.
Our Vision
To help in achieving the overall institutional goal by supporting the teaching-learning process through traditional and modern learning resources.
Objectives of the Library
Supporting academic excellence and user needs
- To support the teaching-learning process.
- To make learning resources readily available to users.
- To satisfy users' needs to an optimum level.
Library Facilities
A complete academic ecosystem under one roof
Reading Hall
Spacious reading hall with a capacity of 220 students.
Network Resource Centre
E-Library and network facilities with 15 computers.
Periodical Section
Newspapers, journals and periodical reading resources.
Reprography
Reprographic facilities for academic requirements.
Stack Room
Organised collection housed across 55 racks.
Issue Counter
Convenient circulation and document issue services.
Staff Reading Facility
Separate reading facility for teaching staff.
Property Counter
Secure facility for users' personal belongings.
Working Hours
Library access and circulation timings
Reading Room & Issue Counter
The Library may remain open on holidays whenever there is a demand from students.
Library Collection at a Glance
Growing collections for diverse academic needs
- Total collection – 41,000
- Non-book material – 928
- Periodicals subscribed – 2
- Gratis periodicals – 5
- Bound journal volumes – 410
- E-Library collection – 320 CDs/DVDs
- Purchased access to e-books
- Unlimited free e-resources through Internet
- INFLIBNET – N-LIST Consortia
- DELNET Database
Special Collections
- RUSA Grant Collection
- UGC Competitive Examination Books
- British Library Books
- Urdu Books
- Donated Books Collection
Digital Transformation
Technology-enabled library services
Library Automation
- LIBMAN cloud-based software is used for library automation.
- The Library is fully computerised.
- The collection is bar-coded.
- WEB OPAC facility is available.
- MOPAC facility is available.
Digitization Initiative
- SFS Institutional Repository.
- University question papers.
- University syllabus.
- E-content developed by faculty.
- Research papers published by faculty.
- Digital academic resources.
Library Services
Services designed around students, faculty and researchers
Reading Room Facility
Facilities are extended through dedicated counters for:
- Newspaper reading
- Periodicals and journals
- Textbook reading
Lending of Documents
- PG students and teaching/non-teaching staff have open access.
- Senior and junior college students follow closed access.
- Students may issue three books for 10 days.
- Staff may issue ten books.
- Approximately 100–110 books are issued daily.
Newspaper Clipping Service
Records of newspaper clippings describing events in the college and news related to the college are maintained.
Reference Service
Students consult reference books to meet their information requirements. On average, 30–35 books are referred daily.
Students Aid Service
Library resources support competitive examination preparation and students participating in inter-college quiz, essay, debate and elocution activities.
Display of Information
Notices and useful information are displayed for students. The Library also organises a book exhibition every year.
Book Deposit Scheme
Books are issued to students during summer vacations for university examinations on a full-deposit basis. 90% of the amount is refunded after library clearance.
E-Resources Service
- WCL-CSR initiative E-Library and Digital Classroom (2023–24)
- DELNET Database
- N-LIST e-books and e-journals
- Orient Blackswan and S. Chand E-Books
- Useful links for staff and students
- CD/DVD issue facility
- Internet facility through Network Resource Centre
Inter-Library Loan
The Library has MOUs with other academic institutions in the city. Users can borrow books from participating libraries and users of the institution can access resources from partner libraries.
Library Advisory Committee
Guiding continuous improvement and effective library management
- Library purchases under UGC, RUSA, Senior and Non-Grant Courses.
- Continuous improvement in library services and processes.
- Overall smooth functioning of the Library.
Library Personnel
Our library team
Library Team
Research & Academic Profile
Specialisation Areas:
Library Classification, Information Retrieval
Experience:
- As a Librarian – 26 years
- As LIS Teacher (Contributory Lecturer) – 14 years
- As LIS Counsellor & Resource Person – 20 years
Research & Academic Activities
Academic leadership and contribution to Library & Information Science
Research Supervision
- R. T. M. Nagpur University, Nagpur: 12 students awarded PhD.
- Y. C. M. Open University, Nashik: 14 students awarded MPhil.
- Completed UGC-sponsored Minor Research Project “SFS Institutional Repository Creation” (2008–2010).
Academic Contributions
- Nominated as a content developer for UNESCO Project of SALIS entitled “Interactive E-Learning Portal on Information Literacy Development Skills for South Asia” (2007).
- 55 lectures delivered as a resource person at various training programmes for Library & Information Science professionals.
Library in Action
Learning spaces, exhibitions and academic initiatives
Quick Library Links
Explore digital catalogues and learning resources
A Library That Moves With Learning
From books and journals to e-resources, digital learning spaces, institutional repositories and collaborative services, the SFS College Library continues to evolve as a dynamic centre for knowledge, research and academic growth.