A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both.

1. An Introduction to Providence An Introduction to Providence
College Central LibraryCollege Central Library
PresentedPresented
byby
Mrs. Sreeja RamachandranMrs. Sreeja Ramachandran

2. Welcome Welcome
ToTo

3. Our Vision
We promote Knowledge creationWe promote Knowledge creation
rather than knowledge consumptionrather than knowledge consumption

4. Our library creates a space where you engage withOur library creates a space where you engage with
information—process it, reflect on it, haveinformation—process it, reflect on it, have
conversations about it, and develop new ideas,conversations about it, and develop new ideas,
conversations, and opportunities as a result of it.conversations, and opportunities as a result of it.

5. Libraries are playing a valuable role in bringing the world to you. So weLibraries are playing a valuable role in bringing the world to you. So we
are inviting you to the world of knowledgeare inviting you to the world of knowledge

6. Computers and internet access are incredibly important, but the Computers and internet access are incredibly important, but the
real impact is felt in conjunction with targeted services that real impact is felt in conjunction with targeted services that
promote your creativity, opportunity, and community­building. promote your creativity, opportunity, and community­building.
So we will exploit your CaliberSo we will exploit your Caliber

7. Our immense knowledge world isOur immense knowledge world is
Classified byClassified by
Dewey Decimal ClassificationDewey Decimal Classification
by
Melvil DeweyMelvil Dewey

8. AACR2 stands for the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, SecondAACR2 stands for the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Second
Edition for catalouging our knowledge repository, It is published jointlyEdition for catalouging our knowledge repository, It is published jointly
by the American Library Associationby the American Library Association

9. Koha is an open source integrated library management systemKoha is an open source integrated library management system
(ILS) is our Library Management Software(ILS) is our Library Management Software

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A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).A full featured modern integrated library software (ILS).
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Award winning and free/Open-source Software.(no license fee).Award winning and free/Open-source Software.(no license fee).
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OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac.OS independent any operating system. Linux, Unix, Mac.
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Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.Web based. Web-based Interfaces. We can integrate with website.
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Full MARC21 and UNIMARC support for professional cataloguing.Full MARC21 and UNIMARC support for professional cataloguing.
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Multilingual and multi-user supportMultilingual and multi-user support
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Library-Standards-Compliant. industrial standards & protocols.Library-Standards-Compliant. industrial standards & protocols.
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Z39.50 server.Z39.50 server.
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Customizable web based opac.circulation system.Customizable web based opac.circulation system.
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Online reservation.Online reservation.
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Full catalogue, circulation, acquisitions, library stock management.Full catalogue, circulation, acquisitions, library stock management.
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Web based OPAC, public to search the catalogue.Web based OPAC, public to search the catalogue.
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Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL.Major industry-standard database type (text, RDBMS), SQL,MYSQL.
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Serial management module.Serial management module.
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Print your barcode.Print your barcode.
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Export and import records, ISO2709Export and import records, ISO2709

11. We have a healthy Electronic library /digital library We have a healthy Electronic library /digital library
( DSpace ( DSpace
repository)repository)
with a collection of digital objects that include text, with a collection of digital objects that include text,
visual material, audio material, video material, stored in visual material, audio material, video material, stored in
electronic mediaelectronic media formats formats

12. DSpace is an open source repository software package. The
DSpace repository software serves our digital archives system,
focused on the long-term storage, access and preservation of digital
content.

13. Our Electronic Journals RepositoryOur Electronic Journals Repository

14. We have a collection of CD ROMs in Different Subject SpecialityWe have a collection of CD ROMs in Different Subject Speciality

15. Our SpecialtiesOur Specialties
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Acquisition SectionAcquisition Section
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Technical SectionTechnical Section
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Circulation SectionCirculation Section
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Periodical SectionPeriodical Section
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Reference SectionReference Section
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Electronic Information centerElectronic Information center
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Reprographic SectionReprographic Section
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Maintanance SectionMaintanance Section

16. Library acquisitionsLibrary acquisitions is the part of is the part of librarylibrary where knowledge iswhere knowledge is
preparing for you..preparing for you..
It is responsible for the selection and purchase of It is responsible for the selection and purchase of
materials or resources. It includesmaterials or resources. It includes
selection of vendors, negotiate selection of vendors, negotiate consortiumconsortium pricing, arrangepricing, arrange
for standing orders, and select individual titles or resources.for standing orders, and select individual titles or resources.

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Classification of books following DDC 22nd edition.Classification of books following DDC 22nd edition.
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Cataloguing of books following AACR-II.Cataloguing of books following AACR-II.
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Prepare Subject Heading following Library of Congress Subject Heading.Prepare Subject Heading following Library of Congress Subject Heading.
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Preparing / Update Database using KOHA software.Preparing / Update Database using KOHA software.
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Generating Bar-Code using KOHA software.Generating Bar-Code using KOHA software.
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Classify books as General, Textbooks & Reference etc.Classify books as General, Textbooks & Reference etc.
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Update database for the classified books also for Binding, Lost Books etc.Update database for the classified books also for Binding, Lost Books etc.
Stamping and labeling barcode, spine-label.Stamping and labeling barcode, spine-label.
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Generate list of new arrival of books which includes bibliographic details including Abstract.Generate list of new arrival of books which includes bibliographic details including Abstract.
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Put hardcopy of new arrivals into display board .Simultaneously those books are kept for 'New Arrival'Put hardcopy of new arrivals into display board .Simultaneously those books are kept for 'New Arrival'
Display. During that week we restrict those books for any issue.Display. During that week we restrict those books for any issue.
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New arrivals with bibliographic details are updated on website.New arrivals with bibliographic details are updated on website.
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Send this list to the all patrons through E-maiSend this list to the all patrons through E-mai
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Send all books for Circulation to the usersSend all books for Circulation to the users
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Technical SectionTechnical Section

18. Circulation SectionCirculation Section
In the circulation Section various functions are undertakenIn the circulation Section various functions are undertaken
Registration of new membersRegistration of new members
Lending of booksLending of books
Reminders for overdue booksReminders for overdue books
Reservation of booksReservation of books
Renewal of membership cards, Records and files, statistics and inter library loansRenewal of membership cards, Records and files, statistics and inter library loans
etc.etc.

19. Periodical SectionPeriodical Section
These are primary source of information. PeriodicalThese are primary source of information. Periodical
articles are often the best sources to use in research reportarticles are often the best sources to use in research report
writing.writing.

20. Reference Section:
Reference books are not issued, but readersReference books are not issued, but readers
may consult it within the premises of themay consult it within the premises of the
Library. The reference books are shelved inLibrary. The reference books are shelved in
different stacksdifferent stacks

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In Electronic Information center you can findIn Electronic Information center you can find
ComputersComputers
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viewing roomsviewing rooms
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video and audio playback equipmentvideo and audio playback equipment
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Multimedia equipmentMultimedia equipment

22. Reprographic section providesReprographic section provides
photocopying facilitiesphotocopying facilities

23. Maintenance & Binding Section

24. Thank you...Thank you...