Library Statistics

Basic statistics for the PRL library

Library Collection


The figure given below shows the collection development at PRL libraries consisting of scientific , general and hindi books; CDs/DVDs added and periodicals subscribed during the last three financial years:


Source: Annual Repot

Circulation


The below given figure shows the number of check-outs (issue) and check-ins (return) of library materials from the Circulation Desk in the last three financial years:


Source: Annual Repot; Libsys Report and Koha Report

Book Grant Facility


Research Scholars and Post Doctoral Fellows purchase books using their Academic Allowance through the Library and the figure given below shows such requests that the Library processed in the last three financial years:


Source: Annual Repot

Inter Library Loan (ILL)


This section of the library deals with Inter Library Loan (ILL) which has two operations: borrowing and lending. The figure given below shows the ILL service provided by the Library in the last three financial years:


Source: Annual Repot

Reprographic Service


The figure given below shows the usage of library reprographic services for official and scholarly needs in the last three financial years


Source: Annual Repot

Footfalls in Library


The figure given below shows the number of users visiting the library for various information needs during the last three financial years


Source: Annual Repot