1. AnIntroductiontoProvidenceAnIntroductiontoProvidence CollegeCentralLibraryCollegeCentralLibrary PresentedPresented byby Mrs. Sreeja RamachandranMrs. Sreeja Ramachandran 2. WelcomeWelcome ToTo 3. Our Vision We promote Knowledge creationWe promote Knowledge creation rather than knowledge consumptionrather than knowledge consumption 4. Our library creates a space where you engage withOur library creates a space where you engage with informationprocess it, reflect on it, haveinformationprocess it, reflect on it, have conversations about it, and develop new ideas,conversations about it, and develop new ideas, conversations, and opportunities as a result of it.conversations, and opportunities as a result of it. 5. Libraries are playing a valuable role in bringing the world to you. So weLibraries are playing a valuable role in bringing the world to you. So we are inviting you to the world of knowledgeare inviting you to the world of knowledge 6. Computersandinternetaccessareincrediblyimportant,buttheComputersandinternetaccessareincrediblyimportant,butthe realimpactisfeltinconjunctionwithtargetedservicesthatrealimpactisfeltinconjunctionwithtargetedservicesthat promoteyourcreativity,opportunity,andcommunitybuilding.promoteyourcreativity,opportunity,andcommunitybuilding. SowewillexploityourCaliberSowewillexploityourCaliber 7. Our immense knowledge world isOur immense knowledge world is Classified byClassified by Dewey Decimal ClassificationDewey Decimal Classification by Melvil DeweyMelvil Dewey 8. AACR2 stands for the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, SecondAACR2 stands for the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second Edition for catalouging our knowledge repository, It is published jointlyEdition for catalouging our knowledge repository, It is published jointly by the American Library Associationby the American Library Association 9. Koha is an open source integrated library management systemKoha is an open source integrated library management system (ILS) is our Library Management Software(ILS) is our Library Management Software 10. A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS). Award winning and free/Open-source Software.(no license fee).Award winning and free/Open-source Software.(no license fee). OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac.OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac. Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website. Full MARC21 and UNIMARC support for professional cataloguing.Full MARC21 and UNIMARC support for professional cataloguing. Multilingual and multi-user supportMultilingual and multi-user support Library-Standards-Compliant. industrial standards & protocols.Library-Standards-Compliant. industrial standards & protocols. Z39.50 server.Z39.50 server. Customizable web based opac.circulation system.Customizable web based opac.circulation system. Online reservation.Online reservation. Full catalogue, circulation, acquisitions, library stock management.Full catalogue, circulation, acquisitions, library stock management. Web based OPAC, public to search the catalogue.Web based OPAC, public to search the catalogue. Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL.Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL. Serial management module.Serial management module. Print your barcode.Print your barcode. Export and import records, ISO2709Export and import records, ISO2709 11. WehaveahealthyElectroniclibrary/digitallibraryWehaveahealthyElectroniclibrary/digitallibrary (DSpace(DSpace repository)repository) withacollectionofdigitalobjectsthatincludetext,withacollectionofdigitalobjectsthatincludetext, visualmaterial,audiomaterial,videomaterial,storedinvisualmaterial,audiomaterial,videomaterial,storedin electronicmediaelectronicmediaformatsformats 12. DSpaceisanopen source repository software package. The DSpace repository software serves our digital archives system, focused on the long-term storage, access and preservation of digital content. 13. Our Electronic Journals RepositoryOur Electronic Journals Repository 14. We have a collection of CD ROMs in Different Subject SpecialityWe have a collection of CD ROMs in Different Subject Speciality 15. Our SpecialtiesOur Specialties Acquisition SectionAcquisition Section Technical SectionTechnical Section Circulation SectionCirculation Section Periodical SectionPeriodical Section Reference SectionReference Section Electronic Information centerElectronic Information center Reprographic SectionReprographic Section Maintanance SectionMaintanance Section 16. LibraryacquisitionsLibraryacquisitionsisthepartofisthepartoflibrarylibrary where knowledge iswhere knowledge is preparing for you..preparing for you.. ItisresponsiblefortheselectionandpurchaseofItisresponsiblefortheselectionandpurchaseof materialsorresources.Itincludesmaterialsorresources.Itincludes selectionofvendors,negotiateselectionofvendors,negotiateconsortiumconsortium pricing, arrangepricing, arrange for standing orders, and select individual titles or resources.for standing orders, and select individual titles or resources. 17. Classification of books following DDC 22nd edition.Classification of books following DDC 22nd edition. Cataloguing of books following AACR-II.Cataloguing of books following AACR-II. Prepare Subject Heading following Library of Congress Subject Heading.Prepare Subject Heading following Library of Congress Subject Heading. Preparing / Update Database using KOHA software.Preparing / Update Database using KOHA software. Generating Bar-Code using KOHA software.Generating Bar-Code using KOHA software. Classify books as General, Textbooks & Reference etc.Classify books as General, Textbooks & Reference etc. Update database for the classified books also for Binding, Lost Books etc.Update database for the classified books also for Binding, Lost Books etc. Stamping and labeling barcode, spine-label.Stamping and labeling barcode, spine-label. Generate list of new arrival of books which includes bibliographic details including Abstract.Generate list of new arrival of books which includes bibliographic details including Abstract. Put hardcopy of new arrivals into display board .Simultaneously those books are kept for 'New Arrival'Put hardcopy of new arrivals into display board .Simultaneously those books are kept for 'New Arrival' Display. During that week we restrict those books for any issue.Display. During that week we restrict those books for any issue. New arrivals with bibliographic details are updated on website.New arrivals with bibliographic details are updated on website. Send this list to the all patrons through E-maiSend this list to the all patrons through E-mai Send all books for Circulation to the usersSend all books for Circulation to the users Technical SectionTechnical Section 18. Circulation SectionCirculation Section In the circulation Section various functions are undertakenIn the circulation Section various functions are undertaken Registration of new membersRegistration of new members Lending of booksLending of books Reminders for overdue booksReminders for overdue books Reservation of booksReservation of books Renewal of membership cards, Records and files, statistics and inter library loansRenewal of membership cards, Records and files, statistics and inter library loans etc.etc. 19. Periodical SectionPeriodical Section These are primary source of information. PeriodicalThese are primary source of information. Periodical articles are often the best sources to use in research reportarticles are often the best sources to use in research report writing.writing. 20. Reference Section: Reference books are not issued, but readersReference books are not issued, but readers may consult it within the premises of themay consult it within the premises of the Library. The reference books are shelved inLibrary. The reference books are shelved in different stacksdifferent stacks 21. In Electronic Information center you can findIn Electronic Information center you can find ComputersComputers viewing roomsviewing rooms video and audio playback equipmentvideo and audio playback equipment Multimedia equipmentMultimedia equipment 22. Reprographic section providesReprographic section provides photocopying facilitiesphotocopying facilities 23. Maintenance & Binding Section 24. Thank you...Thank you...