📚 Library
Central Library at SKS CARS, Surgi, Rajnandgaon — A hub of knowledge and digital learning resources
4,333
Total Books
Textbooks & References
Total Books
Textbooks & References
50
Seating Capacity
Comfortable Reading
Seating Capacity
Comfortable Reading
03
Computers
With Internet & CeRA
Computers
With Internet & CeRA
KOHA
Library Software
Open-Source ILS
Library Software
Open-Source ILS
Wi-Fi
Free Internet
NKN Connected
Free Internet
NKN Connected
📖 Book Collection
Library currently has more than 5000 textbooks, reference books, manuals, reports etc. for B.Sc. (Ag.) undergraduate degree programme.
💻 Digital Access
All operations automated with KOHA open-source ILS. Database available through OPAC. Free Internet and Wi-Fi for all users.
🌐 E-Resources
Access to CeRA (NAIP), Science Direct, CAB Abstracts, CAB eBooks, e-KrishiShiksha, Krishiprabha, and OPAC.
🖨️ Reprography
Reprography facility available to users at subsidized rates along with current awareness and SDI services.
📋 Library Facilities at SKS CARS Rajnandgaon
Facilities Available in the Library / Electronic Resources
| Particulars | Availability / Numbers | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Location of the library | Ground Floor | Library is located at ground floor of the college |
| Present staff position | 1 | One technical staff & one non-technical staff member has been deputed to perform all the activities of library |
| Availability of Wi-Fi | Yes | All the computers at library and college are well connected with NKN |
| Number of books | 4,333 | All the books of B.Sc (Ag.) under graduate degree programme are available at library in sufficient numbers |
| Number of periodicals subscribed annually | 08 | Monthly, quarterly and half yearly magazines of agriculture importance like Kheti, Indian Farming, Indian Horticulture, Krishi World, Krishak Vandana, FalFul etc. |
| Number of computers | 03 | Computer with external hard disc and compact disc, CeRA, KOHA software for online library management is installed in each computer |
| Seating capacity | 50 | At a time 20 students are comfortably accommodated at library |
| Latest technology employed in library | Yes | CeRA for access of online journals, KOHA software for online library management is installed in each computer |
| Stocking arrangements | Yes | Books are arranged subject wise in various shelves, magazines, periodicals and newspapers are arranged separately |
| Collection of volumes on different subjects | 05 | Number of volumes of some books are available at library |
| Latest publications in relevant subjects | 12 | Research papers published in reputed journals, bulletins, folders, articles published by faculty members are available in library |
| Automation and user services through computer | Yes | Automated with KOHA software |
| Opening hours | 10 AM – 5 PM | Library is opened from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all working days |
| Subscription of journals (national & international) | 03 | Journals of various subjects have been subscribing by college library |
| National dailies | 04 | Times of India, Hindustan Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Hitavada |
| Magazines | 04 | Pratiyogita Darpan, Yojana, India Today, Current Affairs etc. |
📐 Library Area and Seating Capacity
61
Total Area
sq. ft.
Total Area
sq. ft.
34.8
E-Library Area
sq. ft.
E-Library Area
sq. ft.
50
Total Seating
Capacity
Total Seating
Capacity
⏰ Library Opening Hours
| Category | Timings |
|---|---|
| Working Hours | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| On Holidays | Closed |
| During Examination Days | 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM |
📚 Stocking Arrangement
Subject wise book shelves arranged and display the book shelf information. Books are arranged subject-wise in various shelves; magazines, periodicals and newspapers are arranged separately.
📈 Year-wise Facility Created in Library
| S.No. | Resources Procured | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reference / Text Books Year wise | 3,129 | 944 | – | 260 | – |
| 2. | Journals | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3. | Computer | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 4. | Reprography | – | – | – | – | – |
| 5. | Online Resources Books | Kopykitab | Kopykitab | Kopykitab | Kopykitab | Kopykitab |
| 6. | Online Journals | CeRA | CeRA | CeRA | CeRA | CeRA |
| 7. | CCTV | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | 05 Camera + DVR |
| 8. | Wi-Fi Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
📚 Collection of Books on Different Subjects (2024)
| S.No. | Subject | Number of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Agronomy | 770 |
| 2. | Horticulture | 555 |
| 3. | Entomology | 447 |
| 4. | Genetics & Plant Breeding | 207 |
| 5. | Plant Pathology | 265 |
| 6. | Agriculture Extension | 330 |
| 7. | Agriculture Engineering | 127 |
| 8. | Meteorology | 131 |
| 9. | Seed Science and Technology | 91 |
| 10. | Biochemistry | 94 |
| 11. | Biotechnology | 115 |
| 12. | Microbiology | 150 |
| 13. | Finance and Service Rules | 11 |
| 14. | Agriculture Economics | 210 |
| 15. | Agriculture Statistics | 124 |
| 16. | Computer Science | 42 |
| 17. | Veterinary Science | 79 |
| 18. | General English | 52 |
| 19. | Forestry and Environmental Science | 106 |
| 20. | General Books | 74 |
| 21. | Agricultural Competition Books | 182 |
| 22. | Soil Science | 168 |
| 23. | Sport | 03 |
| Total Books | 4,333 | |
⚙️ Library Automation & Digital Resources
🖥️ Automation Status
- Library Automation: Yes
- Library Software: KOHA (Open-source Integrated Library System)
- E-Journal Management: CeRA (Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture)
- Library Website: https://skscarsrjn.in/
- College Website: https://skscarsrjn.in/
🌐 Internet & Access
- Wi-Fi Facility: Available
- In-house/Remote Access: Yes
- Internet Bandwidth: BSNL Broadband
- Computers for Public Access: 03
- Printers for Public Access: 01
📋 Services Available
- Reprography: Yes
- Barcode Circulation: Yes
- User Orientation & Awareness: Yes
- Assistance in Searching Databases: Yes
- Current Awareness & SDI Services: Yes
📰 Subscriptions: Journals, Dailies & Magazines
📰 National Dailies (04)
| S.No. | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| 1. | Dainik Bhaskar |
| 2. | Sabera Sanke |
| 3. | Hitavada |
| 4. | Times of India |
📚 Magazines (04)
| S.No. | Magazine |
|---|---|
| 1. | Indian Farming |
| 2. | Indian Horticulture |
| 3. | Fal – Phool |
| 4. | Krishi World |
📖 National Journals (Online/Offline) — 14 Journals
| S.No. | Journal Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics |
| 2. | International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement |
| 3. | International Journal of Processing and Post Harvesting Technology |
| 4. | Research Journal of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science |
| 5. | International Journal of Agricultural Engineering |
| 6. | International Journal of Plant Protection |
| 7. | International Journal of Plant Sciences |
| 8. | International Journal of Agricultural Sciences |
| 9. | Advance Research Journal of Crop Improvement |
| 10. | Veterinary Science Research Journal |
| 11. | The Asian Journal of Horticulture |
| 12. | An Asian Journal of Soil Science |
| 13. | Agriculture Update |
| 14. | Rashtriya Krishi |
🌐 Online Access: National & International journals access from CeRA, Science Direct, Delnet and DOAJ. IP-based access available for “Krishiprabha” and CeRA (NAIP).
👥 Library Advisory Committee
A Library Advisory Committee is constituted for smooth running of library at SKSCARS, Rajnandgaon, which conducts meetings regarding up-gradation of library facilities from time to time.
Library Resource Management Committee
| S.No. | Name of Committee Member | Designation | Chairman / Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Arti Jain | Asst. Librarian | Chairman |
| 2. | Dr. V. Jain | Assoc. Prof. | Member |
| 3. | Dr. Avinash Gupta | Assoc. Prof. | Member |
| 4. | Sh. Divedi Prasad | Asst. Prof. | Member |
| 5. | Dr. Pooja Sahu | Asst. Prof. | Member |
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