The Central Library of B.B. Kishan College is automated using the KOHA Integrated Library Management System along with RFID technology that allow users to independently issue and return library materials. The library have a rich collection, including textbooks, general books, rare books, theses, dissertations, journals, periodicals, and newspapers. With over 18,500 physical books, two print journals, two print magazines, and access to 13,000+ e-journals through the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, the library also provides millions of open-access e-resources, including e-journals, e-books, and competitive exam materials.

Each student receives a non-transferable RFID-enabled library identity card for seamless access. The Central Library offers a range of services, such as:

Services

  1. RFID-enabled Circulation (Self-Issue/Return)
  2. Current Awareness Services (CAS)
  3. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
  4. Research Support Services
  5. Reference Services
  6. Referral Services
  7. Library Orientation Programmes
  8. Information Literacy Programmes
  9. Pre-Admission Orientation Programmes
  10. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
  11. Scholarship and Fellowship Information for higher studies
  12. Newspaper Clipping
  13. Ask Librarian Service

 

Facilities

  1. Borrowing Library Resources
  2. Smart Attendance System
  3. References and Ready References
  4. Career-Oriented Collections
  5. Reading Rooms
  6. Periodical Zone
  7. Newspaper Zone
  8. Circulation Counter
  9. Scanning (Only Selected Contents)
  10. Previous Years’ Question Papers
  11. Wi-Fi Access (Need-based only)

Library Team

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Ms. Anjana Gayary, MLISc. (Gauhati University)
LIBRARY BEARER
Ms. Parul Kachary

Library at a Glance