About the Library

The learning hub of the Institute's academic activity is the Central Library of Rammohan College, Kolkata. It occupies 1200 square feet on the first floor of the main Building. The sitting capacity of the reading room of the library is for 30 readers. Local Area Network (LAN) connection exists in the library.

In 2016, college installed KOHA [3.16.08], an open source integrated library management software customized by Bengal Library Association [BLA] which was recently replaced by the latest stable version 21.05.12 that was released on March 10, 2022. This web enabled Integrated library software have SQL database and it follows MARC cataloguing format. Also, RFID Technology has been implemented in Rammohan College Library by Stallion OneByte Private Limited with Anti-theft gate Reader [Qty-1] and Staff station Reader [Qty-2]. The entire library premise is under CCTV surveillance as library provides open access. OPAC facilities are available through the campus network. Through INFLIBNET-NLIST Consortium anyone can access huge number of e-books and electronic journals. The RMC Library has also internet facilities. Members of the Library may use the computer for browsing the world-wide information in his/her specific topic through e-learning Centre. The library also provides reprography service to its patrons. The Library has one (1) Canon copier machine and one [1] HP Copier-scanner-printer machine and another one [1] hp printer machine. Faculties can print documents from the library for their academic purposes.

LIBRARIAN

GARGI DAS, BSC, BLISC, MLISC EMAIL ID: -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DINABANDHU MANDAL, COM,MLISC,MPHIL EMAIL ID: - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NON-TEACHING STAFF:-

Chaitanya Bera, Library Assistant (College Appointed)
Soumen Malakar, Library Peon
Sri. Amit Adhikary, Library Assistant (College Appointed)

"To offer a dynamic, inclusive, and easily accessible learning environment that meets the demands of the patrons of Rammohan College in terms of research, education, and leisure. Our goals are to preserve intellectual and cultural heritage, encourage lifelong learning, and develop information literacy."

“We strive to consistently improve our facilities, services, and resources in order to fulfil the changing demands of our patrons and to enable people to achieve success in their personal, professional, and academic pursuits.”

Library Hours

The library remains open from Monday to Friday: 7a.m to 12p.m & Saturday: 7a.m to 10:30a.m for reading & lending purpose.

RESOURCES AT A GLANCE

The Central Library of Rammohan College is well-stocked with books on all subjects as well as periodicals and publications with both general and specialised interest. The library is equally beneficial to teachers and students. The library currently contains an enormous collection of books, reference books, magazines, newspapers, and other materials to offer its patrons a wide range of information. The college library also considering to build up a special collection on “Raja Rammohan Roy” and “Women Studies” to enhance the students’ knowledge on these topics.

Text and Reference Collection: - 25443 books [as per Accession Register] & few numbers of donated books.

Magazine Subscribed: - 13 Titles

Daily Newspaper [Bengali & English]:- 5 Titles

E-Journals: - 6,150 [Through NLIST Consortium]

E-Books: - 1,64,309 [Through NLIST Consortium]

Magazines relating to the different competitive examination and current events, news, information for career/service and other documents are available for consultation only in the reading room. The College Library subscribes the following:

EMPLOYMENT NEWS, INDIA TODAY

DESH

সাপ্তাহিক বর্তমান

COMPETITION SUCCESS
REVIEW

পেশাপ্রবেশ

BHRAMAN

KARMAKHETRA

DHANADHANYE-YOJONA

BANKING SERVICE CHRONICLE

ACHIEVERS

সাফল্য

সুস্বাস্থ্য

Magazine and Career Guidance Section

Books relating to the different competitive examination and current events, news, information for career/service and other Magazines are available for consultation only in the reading room. The College Library subscribes the following:

Employment News [in English]
Karmashetra (in Bengali)
India Today [in English]
Peshaprabesh (in Bengali)
Yojona (in Bengali)
Competition Success Review [in English]
Desh (In Bengali)
Bhraman (In Bengali)
Saptahik Bartaman (In Bengali)
Banking service Chronicle [in English]
Acheivers [in Bengali]
Susasthyo [in Bengali]
Safolyo [in Bengali]

Staff Strength

Gargi Das

Designation: Librarian
Qualification : MLISC, BLISC, B.SC.

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Dinabandhu Mandal

Designation: Librarian
Qualification : M.COM, MLISC, M.PHIL.

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Adwitiya Chowdhury

Designation: CONTRACTUAL ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
Qualification : M.A, B.ED, BLIB.

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Chaitanya Bera

Designation: Library Staff
Qualification : VIII
Amit Adhikary

Designation: Library Attendant
Qualification : M.A., BLIS
Soumen Malakar

Designation: Library Peon
Qualification : H.S.