“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero
Library and Information Division (LID)
Work Plan: 2021-2022
A. Library & Academic Professional Development Plan
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The library webpage will be developed, designed & updated as an effective, easy, and understandable way access to SU library resources and services for the LID Patrons & OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog). |
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Install and Implement Library Management Open Source Software: DSpace and MARC21 to build an easy, effective and efficient digital library. |
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Organize a Training workshop on Searching Techniques of Electronic Resources for Academic & Library Professionals. |
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CAS (Current Awareness Service) and SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information) services for users as per demand. |
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Provide Library Orientation to the new students. |
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Try to collect a server or Space on the hired server for the depository of SU Journal, project report, thesis / dissertation etc. |
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Extension of library space is urgently needed to open new section and provide extensive and advanced information services. |
viii. |
Needed seating re-arrangement & modification to increase smooth study Environment. |
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Cleaning, Painting and Design Library indoor walls for better outlook. |
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To develop study and knowledge time to time arrange exhibition and book fair services. |
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Counselling and Maintain (Group/Single) silent study environment inside the library. |
B. Regular Work Schedule
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To develop a digital repository and provide electronic resource services need to phone call the previous students (who submitted the thesis earlier without a soft copy) to collect the soft copy (CD) of the thesis. |
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To collect thesis soft copy Library Officers randomly call at least 30 students daily. |
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Prepare a list of available existing CDs. |
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Following DDC Schedule prepare classification number and Maintaining Cataloging rules daily data entry input given at least 10 records per officer in the Library Data Management Software KOHA. |
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Prepare Library Card, due Slip and Book Pocket Card and pasting at the end of resources as per requirement. |
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Scan Old Thesis (not have CD): at least one thesis (70-100 pages) per day by one officer. |
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Provide Library Clearance services to the 10-15 students and faculty members daily. |
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For strong security purpose monitor CCTV during office hour daily. |
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Library resources issue and receive (circulation system) from students, faculties and stuffs as per demand regularly. |
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At the end of every day check book shelf for proper arrangement of books, thesis and reference materials. |
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Look after neat and cleanliness inside and outside of the library. |
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Collect new book lists from faculties, researchers and students and prepare a department-wise book demand list for per semester / half yearly purchase. |
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Guide students and faculties to find out their desire/subject-wise or need basis materials from e-resources and available hard copies. |
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Best Library User Award: Prepare annually library visiting/study and maintaining discipline basis award offers to the students. |
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Frequently prepare library materials due list, communicate and sent it to the defaulter students and teachers. |
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Maintain inter- library loan operation, records and files. |
xvii. |
Keep communication and close liasion with inside and outside the university relevant personnel/ Institute i.e., UGC, Ministry & other relevant institutes of home and abroad. |
xviii. |
Maintain user Entry Register. |
xix. |
Provide Reference service and current awareness service to relevant users. |
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Guide students to browse internet using Wi-Fi. |
xxi. |
Seating re-arrangement will be modified to increase study space. |
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