Message From LibrarianCollege is a part of
Higher education in India. Its library’s role is very important for the
student development. Library is a bridge between the teaching and
learning process. Colleges form the integral part of Higher education
and libraries in colleges are the primary source for learning process.
The college library is a connecting link
between teaching and learning as well as place which supplements its
resources what is beyond scope of class room. College libraries play an
important role in the educational history of both the students as well
as the faculty members. It serves the user by providing specific
information to the user.
Sonubhau Baswant College of Arts & Commerce
College has established in the year 1984. College is situated in Tribal
area of Shahapur, Dist. Thane. The institute has central and
departmental libraries. The central library procured 234 books at the
beginning of the college. Presently the library has more than 33900
books in general, more than 4900 books under the Book Bank Scheme, 540
Bound Volume of Journals, 80 periodicals, 51 Maps, 205 CDs and DVDs etc.
Library has also subscribed N-LIST Online Journals consortia.
Library use SOUL automation software since
2004 from INFLIBNET. All software modules are run successfully i.e.
Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control, Administration
and OPAC. All data entry of old books is completed and newly purchased
books and subscribed periodicals are entered in regularly.
In the library OPAC and Web-OPAC both are
used from all students and staff. Web OPAC is accessed in only local
access or intranet. But in future web opac of library should be linked
on internet via college website.
Mr. S. S. Waghmode
Librarian
