The KIRTADS Library offers a comprehensive and robust set of resources and services aimed at meeting the research and intellectual needs of its clientele. Here’s an overview of the key features:
Automation
The library is fully automated, employing software developed in-house, and provides an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) through KOHA. This system ensures efficient management and easy access to the library’s resources.
Collection
The library holds a vast collection of 16,450 books spanning a wide array of subjects. These include, but are not limited to:
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Economics
- History
- Folklore
- Statistics
- Women’s Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Language and Linguistics
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany)
- Medical Science
- Engineering
- Literature and Fiction
- Geography
Additionally, the library offers international and national journals, along with back volumes, and displays research reports and publications generated by the department.
E-Resources
The library provides access to E-journals and E-books, allowing users to engage with digital content across various fields of study.
Digital Library
The library has initiated the process of setting up a digital library, with rare books being digitized to preserve and make them accessible to a wider audience.
Services
The library has been expanding its services as a centre for dissemination of knowledge, information and culture. It is increasingly felt that the library should not merely serve as a centre for lending books, but should also grow as a robust organization devoted to promote intellectual pursuits and create community rapport among its readers.
KIRTADS Library provides the following facilities to its users.
- Reference Service
- Referral Service
- Reprographic Service
Working Hours
Time : 10.15 am to 5.15 pm (Opened on all Government working days )
Membership
Library Membership is limited to staff of this Institute.
Library Advisory Committee
The Library Advisory Committee functions under the chairmanship of Director of KIRTADS. The members of the committee are Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Deputy Directors and Librarian.