The PCE Library underwent a considerable modernization, by and large, in terms of
updating its collection of 17706 precious volumes, 1100 DVDs, National, International Journals, Back
Volume collections, Online Journals Subscription in DELNET, Interlibrary Loan,
Electronic databases etc. The Library uses Automation Software (AUTOLIB) for its operations;
with a fully bar-coded collection and offers OPAC service throughout the campus
LAN and Online. The books are classified according to Dewey decimal classification
scheme. Open access system is followed in the library
The collection of the PCE Library includes books in the areas of Science,
Technology, Humanities, Management and General. The collection comprises mainly
Books, Current Journals, Back Volumes, Audio-Video cassettes, Microfiche,
Microfilms CD-ROM database etc. The collections are extensively used by the
faculty members and the students.
Students Reference Books, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Technical Data,
Atlases, Bibliographies, CD – ROMs and Audio Cassettes, etc.
The entire Current Journals received in the PCE Library are arranged subject-wise
and displayed in Current Journal racks.
In additional to all general services, the library provides various value-added
services including OPAC, book transactions, book reservations, audio-video viewing,
inter- library loan, reading, online access to e-resources, bibliographical compilation
and photocopying.
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The library uses Bar-Coded Technology for Computerized Circulation System since
2006. Every document in the Library (except Reference sources and Bound Volumes
of Journals and CD with Cassettes) bears a Bar-Code that is used for its circulation.
Similarly, all categories of users have Bar-Coded identity cards. The Library is
developed for Bar-Coding of books and ID cards.
There are two servers, 33 PCs and computing accessories to cater to the needs of Library
Computerization, 33 PCs are exclusively earmarked for the users to access Library
OPAC, Online Database and Electronic Journals.
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