Sections

TECHNICAL PROCESSING SECTION

The Technical Processing Division (TPD) is a subsequent section of the Collection Development Division (CDD), and it is charged with responsibilities of classification, metadata creation (cataloguing), physical processing and RFID related activities like tagging, re-tagging and other activities like a bar code and associated activities etc. TheDewey Decimal Classification (DDC)is being followed for assigning the classification numbers and widely used metadata standards and rules for creating effective metadata to help users to find the library collection effectively through Web OPAC. This section is also serving institute community by alerting them about newly arrived books from time to time, transferring the departmental library books to respective departments/schools/centersthrough proper channel and alerting faculty members who have recommended book(s) once same is/are available for check-out. This section is also prepare new Arrival Lists of books recently added in the Library; and making the same available to the institute fraternity and also on the Library Website.

REPROGRAPHY SECTION

The Central Library of KL University extends printing service and photocopying of few pages of books, journal articles and previous year University question papers and assignments at a nominal charge. Photocopy charges: Rs. 1/- per page, Printing charges: Rs. 2/- per page.

REFERENCE SECTION

REFERENCE SERVICE Optimum utilization of print and digital resources of the library, through meaningful interaction with the users, is an important feature of the reference service. The Central Library provides information and referral services to the library users. It covers familiarizing new users with the library stack area, reference, and digital resources available in the library and their access information.

CIRCULATION SECTION

The image of library depends upon the functions of Circulation Section because a majority of the users in academic libraries interact with the staff of this Circulation Section. For library transactions (i.e., for issue and return of documents), the Central Library Counter is open between 9 AM and 6 PM on all working days and 9 AM and 5 PM on Sundays and holidays.

Automation Division

The Automation division is responsible for managing and maintaining the Koha ILMS (Integrated Library Management System), DSpace (Institutional Repository), RFID system, (Circulation of books and security purposes), Website and Networking Management.

This division performs the following functions:

  • Development of an automated web service for in-house operations of the library.
  • Giving users Web-based access to bibliographic and full-text databases.
  • Providing access to literature in different formats, e.g., CDROM, Internet resources, databases, etc.,
  • Updating the library website and providing services through it.
  • Troubleshooting of various technical issues.

RFID Services

The KLEF Central Library has been using RFID technology since 2018 with the following Add-ons

  • Self-check-out of books
  • Self-check-in (book drop box)
  • Control theft.
  • Footfall counter, etc
  • Koha ILMS (Integrated Library Management System)

PERIODICALS SECTION

Both Indian and Foreign journals(print) currently subscribed, and journals received as gift are displayed on the shelves. Newspapers and popular magazines are also available for reading. At present, 139 plus print journals subscribed by the library. A journal, on completion of its volume will be processed for binding. After the binding is over, the volume will be accessioned and added to the Back-Volume shelf.

DIGITAL LIBRARY

The digital Library is housed in the second floor of the library building. The library collections consist of online databases CD ROM databases, E-Journals, Video Lectures, Ph.D. Theses.

The Overview of digital resources may be summarized as follows

Resource Type Collection Size
E-Books 15 Lakhs +
E-Journals 65000+
CD ROM’s 11557+
E-Theses 827+
E-Resources (Including databases) 24
Faculty publications (SCOPUS) 17000+

STACK’S AREA

Ground Floor stacks houses (Issue Books) - Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics.

First floor stacks houses (Issue Books) - English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Management, Agriculture, Biotechnology Civil, Mechanical, Food Technology.

Second Floor stack houses (Reference Books- I) - Computer Science, Law, Maths, Physics, chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Management, Agriculture, Food Technology, Fine arts, Architecture, Encyclopaedia.

(Reference Books- II)-Competitive Exams books, Non-Engineering, Project Reports, Back volumes, Book bank, old books.