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  • General

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                              "Welcome to the Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Library, a cornerstone of academic excellence and a hub for all your research and study needs." "Our library is equipped with an extensive collection of resources, carefully curated to support the diverse academic programs offered here at IHMCT. From textbooks and reference books to journals and digital resources, you'll find everything you need to excel in your studies." "Our collection includes a wide range of books on hotel management, catering technology, hospitality, tourism, and related fields. Whether you're looking for the latest industry trends or foundational texts, our library has you covered." "Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always here to help. Whether you need assistance with finding materials, accessing online databases, or using the library's technology, don't hesitate to ask for help." "The library offers a variety of study spaces to suit your needs. Quiet reading rooms provide a peaceful environment for individual study, while group study areas are perfect for collaborative projects and discussions." "In addition to our physical collection, we provide access to a wealth of digital resources, including e-books, e-journals, and academic databases. Our computer stations and Wi-Fi connectivity ensure you can easily access these resources."  "We strive to create an environment that fosters learning, research, and personal growth. Our library is more than just a place to find books; it's a vibrant community where knowledge is shared and ideas come to life." 
    "We invite you to explore all that our library has to offer. Welcome to the BVDU IHMCT Library, your partner in academic success." 
    For more information, visit our website or speak to one of our librarians. We look forward to seeing you here!"
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  • Topic 1

    Five Laws of Library and Information Science Enunciated by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan

     I   Books are for use.

    II   Every reader his or her book.

    III  Every book its reader.

    IV Save the time of the reader.

    V  Library is a growing organism.

    • Library Services

       “SOCIAL TRANSFOMATON THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATION”

      BHARATI VIDYAPEETH

      DEEMED UNIVERSITY, PUNE (INDIA)

      IT’S ALL ABOUT LIBRARY

      • Topic 3


        A.

        Library Collection

         

        1.

        Library Books

         

        1.1

        Total Volumes 

        13570

        1.2

        Titles

        6041

        1.3

        Text Books

        11201
           1.4 Reference Books

        2369

        2.1

        E-books & E-Journals

         

        3.

        Library Periodicals

        -

        3.1

        International Journals

        00

        3.2

        National Journals

        08

        4

        News Papers

        03

        5

        Journal Bound Volumes

        159

         

         

        6.

        CD / DVDs

        209

        7

        Library Software

        SOUL2.0 ,SOUL 3.0, KOHA 

        8

        No of PCs in Digital Library

        11

         

        9

        News Letter

        Pickle Jar

        10

        National Digital Library Membership

        Yes

        • Topic 4

          CD List

        • Library Services

          1.

          Circulation Service – Issue / Return  

          2.

          Faculty Notes (CD form) /Power Point Presentation (PPT) for studies

          3.

          Bibliography Service

          4.

          Reference Service

          5.

          Reprography / Printing Service

          6.

          Scanned Question Papers for reference 

          7.

          Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

          8.

          Internet usage

          9.

          Current Awareness Service

          10 .

          Power back up available  

          11 .

          Library Orientation

           

          • LIBRARY RULES

            GENERAL RULES FOR THE LIBRARY

            Timings :

            Monday to Friday :  9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

            Saturday :9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

            The library will remain closed on Public Holidays and Sundays.

            1. Readers and visitors are requested not to bring their belongings in the library. 

            2. Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library books.

            3. Improper use of library facilities by a member will lead to the suspension / termination of his/her membership.

            4. Silence and strict discipline should be maintained in the library by all users and the library staff.

            5. It is each one's responsibility to ensure that no reader should be disturbed in their study in the library by any act.

            6. Use of eatables in the library is strictly prohibited . Utmost care shall be taken by all to keep the library clean.

            7. Privileges of members in respect of borrowing books are given below :

                          Borrowers                No. of Books Entitled            Loan Period

                         Faculty                                  25                           3 weeks

                         Students                                 1                              1 week

                         Others                                    1                              1 day

            8. An over-due charges of Rs. 2 per day shall be charges against each book not returned within the due date.

            9. There is a provision for Reservation of books. A book issued may be renewed up to 2 times provided there is no reservation against it.

            10. A book may be recalled before the due date if required urgently in the library. Failure to respond promptly may lead to suspension

                  of library privileges.

            11. Members proceeding on long leave exceeding three months should return the books that be borrowed.

            12. Certain books are intended to be used only in the library premises. these include reference books, current & bound periodicals etc.

            13. Borrowers are requested to check if the books being borrowed are complete and no pages are missing in it. In case of defect or        

                  damage in the book, it should be brought to the notice of the library staff.

            14. Borrowers are responsible for books they borrow. Books lost, torn or damaged (tearing of pages, underlining, making notes damaging of binding and the like) shall attract serious action including suspension of membership and/or replacement of books concerned.

            15. The lost / damaged book shall be replaced by the borrower with latest edition (Hard Bound or Paper Back as the case may be ), else equivalent  amount plus an additional charge of 20% of the price for the books published abroad and 10% for the documents published in India. If the damaged book belongs to set, then the user is responsible for the entire set. 

            16. If the book is not returned within 30 days of its due date , it shall be treated as lost. Action shall be initiated to recover the cost of the book. No lost of book shall be accepted once the recovery is made. 

            17. Newly arrived books shall be displayed. Books on display shall be issued only after a specified period. However , advance booking for such documents will be entertained.

            18. While leaving the library users should ensure that they should carry only those books that are duly issued on their names, otherwise disciplinary action will be taken against them.

            19. The library rules and regulations shall be modified from time to time and shall be binding on all concerned. 

            • Topic 7

            • Open Access resources

              Sr.No

              Name of the Open Access Resources

              Link

              1

              DOAJ

              https://doaj.org/

              2

              Open Access Journals

              https://www.openaccessjournal.com/

              3

              MDPI

              https://www.mdpi.com/

              4

              OCLC’s Research

              https://www.ocle.org/research/publications.html

              5

              CogPrint

              https://web-archive.southampton.ac.uk/ cogprints.ofg/view/subjects.html

              6

              Springer Link

              https://link.springer.com/

              7

              Indian Journals

              https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx

              8

              DOAB

              htps://www.doabooks.org/

              9

              NDLI

              https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/

              10

              Project Gutenberg

              https://www.gutenberg.org/

              11

              PDFDrive

              https://www.pdfdrive.com

              12

              OAPEN

              https://www.oapen.org/

              13

              The Online Books Page

              https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/lists.html

              14

              Free Government

              E-Books & Reports

              https://www.india.gov.in/hi/my-governement/documents/e-books

              15

              The Rear Book Room

              http://www.rarebookroom.org/

              16

              arXiv

              https://arxiv.org/

              17

              Inflibnet Shodhganga

              https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/

              18

              ShodhGangotri

              https://shodhgangotri.inflibet.ac.in/

              19

              eGyanKosh

              http://egyankosh.ac.in/

              20

              DART-Europe

              http://www.dart-europe.org/basic-search.php

              21

              openDOAR

              http://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/opendoar/

              22

              India Code

              http://www.indiacode.nic.in

              • Topic 10