Educational Library Visit at Asiatic Society, Kolkata (21.12.2023)
Educational Library Visit at Asiatic Society, Kolkata (21.12.2023)
Inauguration of State Level Seminar – “Libraries : The Past, Present & Feature” on 12.08.2023
Inauguration of State Level Seminar – “Libraries : The Past, Present & Feature” on 12.08.2023
State Level Seminar – “Libraries : The Past, Present & Feature” on 12.08.2023“National Librarians’ Day 2023” celebration in the remembrance of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan’s 131st Birth Anniversary
State Level Seminar – “Libraries : The Past, Present & Feature” on 12.08.2023
“National Librarians’ Day 2023” celebration in the remembrance of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan’s 131st Birth Anniversary
The National Library of India – Visited on 15.03.2023
The National Library of India – Visited on 15.03.2023
2022 X-MAS Celebration at PRTGC Library
2022 X-MAS Celebration at PRTGC Library
2022 X-MAS Celebration at PRTGC Library
2022 X-MAS Celebration at PRTGC Library
“Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities.” – R. David Lankes
“Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities.” – R. David Lankes
“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” – Laura Bush
“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” – Laura Bush
Libraries were full of ideas – perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.” – Sarah J. Maas
Libraries were full of ideas – perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.” – Sarah J. Maas
“Everything you need for a better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.” – Henri Frederic Amiel
“Everything you need for a better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.” – Henri Frederic Amiel
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world & inspire us to explore & achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life” -Sidney Sheldon
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world & inspire us to explore & achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life” -Sidney Sheldon
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” – Albert Einstein
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” – Albert Einstein
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world & inspire us to explore & achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life” -Sidney Sheldon
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world & inspire us to explore & achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life” -Sidney Sheldon
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” – Albert Einstein
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” – Albert Einstein
“Without libraries what have we, we have no past, no future” – Ray Bradbury
“Without libraries what have we, we have no past, no future” – Ray Bradbury
“When in doubt, go to the library” – J.K. Rowling.
“When in doubt, go to the library” – J.K. Rowling.
“Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library” -Walter Savage Landor
“Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library” -Walter Savage Landor

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LAC)

Terms of Reference

Purpose:

LAC plays an advisory and advocacy role regarding the Library on matters of general policy, planning, programs, goals, and objectives in its support of teaching, learning, research and community‐building needs of the University.

Objectives:

  • Facilitating communication with and obtaining feedback from the university community on library collections, programs, services, infrastructure, and communication mechanisms.
  • To provide a forum for discussing University library and its community’s needs and expectations for information.
  • To act as advocates for the Library in university‐wide decision‐making groups.
  • To advise the library on policy matters concerning services, resources and facilities.
  • To provide an opportunity to raise and discuss initiatives in the provision of library and information services.
  • To facilitate communication between the Library and the community it serves.

Responsibilities:

The Committee within the framework of the overall strategic policies of the University shall:

  • Advises and reviews library policies for instruction, resources, services, and the facility
  • Advises regarding library services, especially innovation, for the campus community
  • Discuss and evaluate budgetary issues for books, journals, databases, media, e-resources etc.
  • Reviews benchmarking reports with peer institutions for resources, staffing, and services
  • Ensures the library is connected with and supports the University’s academic programs.
  • Represent the views of the Library’s stakeholders on library and information services
  • Deliberate and advise on the direction and development of policies for library and information services to ensure the best possible support is provided
  • Support the Library’s efforts in ensuring financial accountability and responsibility in the provision of library collections
  • Propose and champion opportunities in the Library to advance knowledge and information sharing
  • Promote the Library to the internal and external community
  • Report to the VC on significant matters
  • Tenure and Frequency of Meetings

Members will serve a three‐year term

Meetings will be held three times a year and special ad hoc meetings may be held as requested by members.

LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SL No. Name Designation
1
APALA CHATTERJEE
Librarian (Convenor)
2
NILOY DAS
Member
3
PROBIR MONDAL
Member
4
BIPLAB BARMAN
Member
5
RHEA MITRA
Member
6
SONALI SAHA
Member
7
SUMAN SADHUKHAN
Member
8
SUVANKAR MONDAL
Member