Libraries@Sections

The functions and activities of different section of library

Acquisition Section

Acquisition


This Section of the Library deals with procurement of books (library and book grant)and other documents in day to day basis & following processess are now done through koha ILMS:
-  Selection Process;
-  Approval Process;
-  Order Process;
-  Rceiving and Accessioning and
-  Invoice Process.
Technical Processing Section

Technical Processing


Technical Processing Section follows standard library processes and procedures which are necessary to organize the library materials, like classifying, cataloging & physical processing to get the materials ready to put on library shelves. Library follows:
-  Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) scheme for classification and
-  Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) for subject heading.
Serial Control Section

Serial Controls


Periodical section handles Print as well as electronic Journals through agrigator. This section includes:
-  Selection of serials;
-  Selection of subscription mode;
-  Formulation of terms and conditions of procurement;
-  Order & Advance payment;
-  Receiving & sending reminders in case of issues not received;
-  Binding and accessioning of back volumes of serials; etc.

Circulation


Circulation section handles the following to provides the lending services to the library users. All the functions of this section are through koha software support RFID based circulation system.
-  Maintaining Member records
-  Check-out
-  Check-in
-  Renewal, etc.

Maintenance


This section deals with the following tasks & koha disply the information on lost, damaged,missing and withdrawn documents as well as documents sent for binding.
-  Shelf Rectification;
-  Binding;
-  Replace and Discard/Withdrawn;
-  Stock verification, etc.

Digital Archival


Digital archiving is a process of digital conversion of non-digital source material ( research reports, Theses, etc. ) to increase the access; long term preservation of documents; etc. It consist of chain of action:
-  Document Selection & Digitization or Scanning ;
-  Data migration to Archival system [Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software]
-  Meta data tagging
-  Retrieval of information through browsing & searching
-  Web access

IT & Computer


The PRL Libraries are equiped with latest technology and provide (Information Communication & Technology (ICT) based library services and facilities to its users ranging from web-OPAC, WiFi facility, digital archives, and providing global access to e-resources.. It includes
-   Hardware maintenance;
-   Open Source Software (OSS) development & maintenance [koha - ILMS]
-   Library website development & maintenance;
-   Others

Library Accounts


Financial resources are important for any organization and also for library.

General Information
-   Review the current budget;
-   Preparation;
-   Submission and approval;
-   Implementation, etc.

Service Management


-   Coordinate activities of different departments of the library and to ensure effective control over it ;
-   Inter-campus coodination;
-   Miscellaneous