Introduction
The Library at Adivasi Seva Samittee’s Arts and Commerce College, Wadala, Nashik, serves as a hub of learning, exploration, and academic excellence. Designed to foster a culture of reading and research, our well-equipped library provides students with an enriching environment that nurtures intellectual growth and career aspirations.
Our library houses a vast collection of books, covering diverse disciplines to support the academic curriculum. From textbooks and reference materials to literature, history, economics, and commerce, students have access to a treasure trove of knowledge. Additionally, we offer a specialized section dedicated to competitive exams, providing essential resources for students preparing for UPSC, MPSC, banking, railways, and other government exams.
A well-trained and friendly library staff is always available to guide students in finding the right books, research materials, and academic resources. Whether students need help with referencing, locating books, or utilizing digital resources, our staff ensures a seamless and enriching learning experience.
To enhance focus and concentration, the library features a spacious and quiet reading room where students can immerse themselves in their studies. Designed to promote a distraction-free environment, the reading space is ideal for self-study, research, and exam preparation.
Wi-Fi Enabled for Digital Learning
Keeping pace with modern education trends, our library provides Wi-Fi access to facilitate online research, e-learning, and digital resource access. Students can explore a wealth of academic materials, journals, and e-books, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience beyond physical books.
Our library stands as a pillar of academic excellence, empowering students with knowledge and resources essential for their academic and professional success. Whether it’s preparing for exams, conducting research, or simply indulging in the joy of reading, the library at Adivasi Seva Samittee’s Arts and Commerce College is the perfect place to embark on a journey of lifelong learning..
Library Sections
1.Student & Staff Circulation section
This section performs issue, renewal, return of books by using library management software. Apart from these basic tasks many other jobs like membership registration, issue no-dues certificate, inter library loan, overdue fine collection, ID Cards,distribution of exam hall tickets and marksheets etc.
2.Book Acquisition and Technical Processing Section.
The new books acquired by library are processed in this section from accessioning to barcode and QR code labels are pasting are completed here.
3.Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) kept at the entrance helps users to search the books available in library and live status of it.
4.Periodical section
The current journals received in the library are displayed on Periodical Display Racks. Proper signages are displayed for Journals and Magazines on racks.
5.Reading Hall
The library has an independent precious reading hall on the first floor of library. The users of the library can make use of this reading hall. It comprises separate section for the boys and girls having capacity of 60 students.
6.Newspapers section
There are 20 local, state and national level newspapers are available for library users.
7.E-Library
The 03 computers with internet facility are made available in e-library for students, researchers and staff to access subscribed as well as open access e-resources available on internet. The library provides BSNL Fiber Optic Connection with 100 Mbps Internet speed.
9 am to 5.30 pm on Monday to Friday and 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on Saturday
Library at a Glance
Library Automation
| Sr.No. | Particulars | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of The ILM Software | CAMPUS 360 LIBRARY SOFTWARE By Hiray Media Technology Pvt Ltd. Nashik |
| 2 | Nature of Automation | Partially |
| 3 | Year of Automation | Feb.2023 |
Library Infrastructure
| 1 | Total Library Area | 920 sq. feet |
| 2 | Reading Room Capacity | 60 Students |
| 3 | Internet Bandwidth | 100 mbps |
| 4 | Computers for Library administration | 02 |
| 5 | Computers for Students & Staff | 03 |
| 6 | Printer | 01 |
| 7 | Bar Code Reader | 01 |
| 8 | I-Card Lamination Machine | 01 |
| 9 | Paper Cutter | 01 |
Library Resources
| 1 | Total Books | 5750 |
| 2 | Text Books | 5050 |
| 3 | Reference Books | 700 |
| 4 | Periodicals/Magzines | 15 |
| 5 | E-Books | 1,00,000+ (Through DELNET Programme) |
| 6 | E-Journals | 5,000+ Full-text E-journals |
| 7 | Educational Videos | 3131 (e-PG Pathshala, NPTEL, Swayam) |
| 8 | CDs | 10 |
| 9 | News Papers | 06 |
| 10 | Library Linktree | view |
Library Advisory Committee
The Advisory Library Committee of Adivasi Seva Samittee’s Arts and Commerce College, Wadala, Nashik, was established in the academic year 2024 with the objective of enhancing the overall effectiveness of the library. Recognizing the library as the heart of academic excellence, the committee plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriched learning environment by ensuring that library resources meet the evolving needs of students and faculty.
Comprised of experienced faculty members, administrative representatives, and student representatives, the committee works collaboratively to shape library policies, improve infrastructure, and introduce innovative services that support research and learning. Through regular meetings and discussions, the committee ensures that the library remains a dynamic and resourceful hub for academic pursuits.
Functions of the Library Advisory Committee
The Library Advisory Committee serves as a guiding force in the development and smooth functioning of the college library. The committee undertakes the following key responsibilities:
- Formulates and updates policies related to library management, book procurement, and digital resources to align with academic and research requirements.
- Evaluates and recommends books, journals, e-resources, and other materials based on curriculum demands, faculty recommendations, and student needs.
- Suggests improvements in library facilities, such as seating arrangements, digital access, and technological upgrades, to create a more student-friendly learning space.
- Advises on the allocation of funds for purchasing books, subscribing to research databases, and upgrading library technology.
- Organizes book exhibitions, reading clubs, and research workshops to promote a culture of knowledge exploration among students.
- Assists in implementing digital cataloging, online access to resources, and automation of library operations for better efficiency.
- Collects feedback from students and faculty regarding library services and addresses concerns to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Explores possibilities of resource sharing, inter-library loan services, and collaborations with academic institutions to expand the knowledge base available to students.
The Library Advisory Committee is committed to maintaining a well-equipped, student-centric library that caters to the academic aspirations of the college community. By constantly evolving and adapting to modern educational demands, the committee ensures that the library remains a cornerstone of intellectual growth.
Library Services
The library offers many services in support of academic and research work. Some of the major services offered are listed below.
Circulation Services:
Circulation section is the gateway between library users and collection, so it plays a major role to any Library System. This section performs issue, renewal, return of books by using library management software. All kind of queries by the readers are being performed by this section.
Book Bank Scheme
The library has started a separate Book-Bank Section to the under graduate from economically and socially backward class. Every year thousands of students are getting benefit of this visionary idea of MGV Management. Under this scheme students can issue a set of 4 books for the academic year by submitting prescribed form.
Reference and Information Services
The library is always ready to provide personal assistance or reference service to its readers. It helps to search and retrieve the information required to readers from various sources of information by providing reference service.
Inter Library Loan
Library has developed linkage with MSG College,Malegaon & KBH Law College Malegaon, so as to access the related books and other collection by our students.
Current Awareness Service
New arrival books:
The library provides the current awareness service by displaying new books arrived in library collection. The cover pages of newly added books are displays on board at the entrance of the library.
Newspaper Clipping-
The news from various newspapers are clipped by library to provide current information related or about UGC, universities and other institutes of parent organization with management.
Telegram Job Alerts-
The library has started a Telegram Channel of College to aware our students about latest updates on job announcements or recruitment notifications. More than 500 students and teachers are joined to this channel. It also helps to notify them about admission, results and various college activities carried out in college.
Library Rules-
E-Resources-
College Library is a gateway of information to its users by becoming member of INFLIBNET-NLIST & DELNET New Delhi as well as making available open access online sources of information.
Subscribed E-Resources-
N-LIST
DELNET DATABSE
Open Educational Resources
| Name | Links |
|---|---|
| Free/Open Access Resources | view |
| DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals | view |
| DOAB: Directory of Open Access Books | view |
| SWAYAM | view |
| ePathshala | view |
| eGyanKosh | view |
| e-PG Pathshala | view |
| लोकराज्य मासिक अंक | view |
| NCERT Books | view |
| Yojana Magazine (1972- 2008) | view |
| My Government | view |
| SWAYAM | view |
| NDLI | view |
| "Books and Toys" | view |
| GeoGebra for Teaching & Learning Math | view |
Open Access Newspapers
E-Content-
Audio/Video Study Material-
| Sr.No. | Audio/Video Study Materials | Links. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syllabus based Audio Lectures for Commerce(F.Y.B.Com.) students | view |
| 2 | Syllabus based Audio lectures for F.Y.B.A Dist. Edu | view |
| 3 | Syllabus based Audio Lectures for S.Y.B.A. | view |
| 4 | Syllabus based Audio Lectures for T.Y.B.A. | view |
| 5 | Syllabus based Audio Lectures for T.Y.B.A . Sem V | view |
| 6 | Syllabus based Audio Lectures for M.A. | view |