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Library Overview

The Library of Vande Mataram Degree College is located on the 3rd Floor, Room No. 303, of the Administration Block. It provides academic resources for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. Chemistry, and M.Sc. Information Technology.

The Library maintains an extensive collection of 10,086 volumes , including textbooks, reference books, printed notes, journals, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other educational materials. It also provides access to national and international journals to support academic learning, research, and scholarly communication.

The Library uses the partially automated E-Granthalaya Library Management System . A barcode-based circulation system has been introduced for students and faculty members.

Separate reading facilities are available for teachers and students. The Library also provides Wi-Fi connectivity and internet-connected computers to facilitate digital learning and academic research.

Library Automation & Facilities
ILMS Software E-Granthalaya
Nature of Automation Partial
Software Version eG3 (2007)
Year of Automation 2023
Book Collection 10,086 Volumes
Circulation System Barcode-Based System

The Library provides open access to its collections, enabling students to directly search for and identify the reading materials they require.

The Library website provides useful information about library collections and services, subject-wise book lists, reference books, Library Rules and Regulations, Book Requisition Forms, journals, magazines, and newspapers.

Digital Library & E-Resources

The Library facilitates access to electronic journals, e-books, academic databases, and research resources through DELNET and other educational platforms. These resources support students, faculty members, and researchers in accessing scholarly information.

Available Academic Resources

  • Catalogue of Books
  • Union List of Current Periodicals
  • Union Catalogue of Periodicals
  • CD-ROM Database
  • Database of Indian Specialists
  • Database of Periodical Articles
  • Union List of Video Recordings
  • Urdu Manuscripts Database
  • Database of Theses and Dissertations

Academic Journals & Publications

  • International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement
  • International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, Cases and Practices
  • International Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation in Commerce and Management
  • Global Frontiers: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation
  • Journal of Leadership and Professional Excellence
  • International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Secure Data
  • International Journal on Concept Management
  • Cropmatrix International Journal of Sustainable Agribusiness Management and Rural Transformation
  • Cropmatrix International Journal of Conscious Business Management Studies
  • Cropmatrix International Journal of Commerce, Management and Innovation
  • Kurukshetra Magazine
  • Yojana Magazine

Institutional Library Memberships

  • British Council Library
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Oxford University Press

LIBRARY RULES & REGULATIONS

LIBRARY RULES - GENERAL RULES
  1. Every student entering the library should have a valid College Identity Card and Library Card. Bringing eatables, audio-visual devices, mobile phones, and other equipment, and using them in the Library/Reading Room, is strictly prohibited. Students found using mobile phones on library premises will have their phones confiscated by the library staff. A fine will be charged by the Discipline Committee/College for any misbehaviour.
  2. Complete silence and discipline must be maintained in the Library.
  3. Students are required to handle books and reading materials very carefully. Marking library books with pencil or ink, tearing pages, or damaging them in any other way will be viewed very seriously and may attract punishment, including replacement of the book with a fine.
  4. If the Library Card is lost, the Librarian should be informed immediately. In genuine cases, a duplicate may be issued on payment of the prescribed fee. An application for the same should be made to the Principal.
  5. Students are advised to take full advantage of the invaluable reading materials, including textbooks, reference books, journals, magazines, and newspapers, and handle them with utmost care and responsibility.
  6. For systematic and regular utilization of the Library, students must follow the notices issued by the Librarian/Principal from time to time.
    Note: A visit to the Library at least once a week is mandatory for every student. Those who fail to comply shall donate a set of books costing a minimum of Rs. 500/- for every term. The cash bill for the same shall be submitted to the College Office before the collection of Examination Hall Tickets.
READING ROOM RULES
  1. Complete silence and strict discipline must be maintained in the Library and Reading Room.
  2. Textbooks, reference books, and journals will be issued to students against their Library Cards. Students are not allowed to take these materials outside the Reading Room.
  3. If any reference book is required, students should approach the Librarian/Assistant Librarian.
HOME ISSUE RULES
  1. Every student is expected to read and strictly follow the instructions given on the reverse side of the Reader's Ticket. Only textbooks will be issued for home reading.
  2. Re-issue of books will depend upon the demand for the same books from other students.
  3. If pages in books are scribbled on, mutilated, or lost, the borrower must replace the book with a new copy or pay its current price, along with a processing charge of Rs. 100/- and any applicable overdue charges.
  4. Books are issued for 7 days only. In case of late return, students must pay a fine of Rs. 5/- per day for the first week and Rs. 10/- per day for the subsequent period of delay. Holidays will also be counted when calculating the fine.
  5. If a student fails to return a book even after completion of the final examination, the student's examination results will be withheld.
LOSS OF IDENTITY CARD
  1. In case of loss of an Identity Card, a fine of Rs. 100/- will be charged for the issue of a Duplicate Identity Card.
E-Resourse Link
DELNET Devloping Library Network Click Here
ACADEMICIA:  An International Multidisciplinary Research Click Here
Economic & Political Weekly Click Here
Management Guru: Journal of Management Research Click Here
University News Click Here
PDF drive Click Here
SAGE journals Click Here
E-Newspaper Click Here

 

Catalogue of Books, Union List of Current Periodicals, Union Catalogue of Periodicals, CD-ROM Database, Database of Indian Specialists, Database of Periodical Articles, Union List of Video Recordings, Urdu Manuscripts' Database, Database of Theses

IndCat is a free online Union Catalogue of Books, Theses and Serials of major university/institute libraries in India. The IndCat contains bibliographic information, location and holdings of Books, Theses and Serials.

Shodhganga is an Open Access Repository of full-text theses submitted to universities in India. Membership is not required to browse, view, search and download theses available in Shodhganga.

Descripation Link
Old Question Bank Click Here
Study Material Click Here
Syllabus (University of Mumbai) Click Here

 

YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION LIST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27

No. Name of Journal ISSN No.
1 International Journal of Engineering, Technology, Education & Research Advancement eISSN: 3143-0899
2 International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, Cases and Practices e-ISSN: 2994-3981
3 International Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation in Commerce and Management e-ISSN: 3066-6511
4 Global Frontiers: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation e-ISSN: 3067-0977
5 Journal of Leadership and Professional Excellence ISSN: 2979-6288
6 International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Secure Data P-ISSN: 3066-425X
7 International Journal on Concept Management P-ISSN: 2277-6893
8 Cropmatrix International Journal of Sustainable Agribusiness Management and Rural Transformation E-ISSN: 3139-9010
9 Cropmatrix International Journal of Conscious Business Management Studies E-ISSN: 3139-8421
10 Cropmatrix International Journal of Commerce, Management and Innovation E-ISSN: 3139-874X
TOTAL JOURNALS 10
  • The Times of India (English)
  • Hindustan Times (English)
  • The Free Press (English)
  • Maharashtra Times (Marathi)
  • Loksatta (Marathi)
  • Lokmat  (Marathi)
  • Navbharat Times (Hindi)
indiapress
     
Dailyepaper
  • Dr. Rajkumar M. Kolhe, Chairperson
  • Mrs. Vanita Lokhande, Member
  • Mr. Mohan Adude, Member
  • Mr. Vitthal Kolhe, Member
  • Mr. Alpesh Khobragade, Member
  • Mr. Ravidra Shinde, Librarian/Convenear
  • Membership of British Council Digital Library Click Here
  • access over 20,000 academic journals
  • access to nearly 11,000 newspapers and magazines
  • more than 10,000 of books to read or listen
  • Membership of Cambridge University Press  Click Here
  • more than 420 peer-reviewed academic journals
  • more than 49,000 ebooks
  • Membership of Oxford University Press  Click Here
  • Over 500 academic journals
  • Over 40,000 academic books