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Ramananda College Central Library: Established at the very inception of the institution in 1945, the Central Library is situated on the ground floor with separate, well-ventilated, well-lit reading halls for students and teachers. Fully computerized with barcode technology, OPAC catalog search, and automated circulation management, the library stands as a premier learning resource center catering to academic research and higher education.
44,000+

Print Volumes

23 / 5

Journals & Dailies

N-LIST / NDL

Digital Consortia

DDC & OPAC

Automated System

Collections & Digital Consortia

The central collection comprises more than 44,000 volumes, systematically classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. In addition, the library subscribes to 23 journals and periodicals, 3 daily newspapers, and 2 employment-oriented weeklies.

To support advanced research, the library subscribes to major digital repositories including N-LIST (UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium via INFLIBNET and INDEST-AICTE Consortium, IIT Delhi) and the National Digital Library of India (NDL, IIT Kharagpur).

  • Barcode-enabled document collection & OPAC electronic search facility
  • Classified open access stacks with shelf guides and subject headings
  • Dedicated reading zones for faculty members and undergraduate / postgraduate students

Library Personnel

  • Dr. Parnab Chatterjee M.A., M.LISc, Ph.D.
    Librarian
  • Mrs. Srabani Karak M.A., M.LISc
    Librarian
  • Mrs. Mridula Rajak — Library Staff
  • Sri Madan Mohan Bhattacharyya — Library Staff (Hired)
Official Email: rnclibrary1945@gmail.com

Service Timings & Working Hours

Lending & Circulation

Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Reading Hours

Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Office & Clearance

Library Office: Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Sat 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Clearance Section: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Sat 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Category-Wise Membership & Borrowing Privileges
Membership is strictly restricted to regular faculty, SACT, non-teaching staff, casual staff, and enrolled undergraduate/postgraduate students of Ramananda College. No external borrowings are permitted.
Sl No. Patron Category Number of Books Allowed Loan Period
1 Full-Time Teachers 20 Books 2 Months
2 SACT Teachers 5 – 10 Books 1 Month
3 Non-Teaching Staff 10 Books 1 Month
4 Casual / Temporary Non-Teaching Staff 3 Books 15 Days
5 Postgraduate Students (M.A. / M.Sc) 5 Books 15 Days
6 Undergraduate Honours Students (B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com) 4 Books 15 Days
7 Undergraduate Programme / Pass Students 3 Books 15 Days

Library Rules & Operational Regulations

  • 1. Barcode Verification: All books are barcoded; only barcoded titles are issued in circulation.
  • 2. Stack Organization: Each shelf features a guide denoting shelf number, DDC class number, and corresponding subject.
  • 3. Mandatory ID Display: Students must produce valid identity cards upon entry, at circulation desks, and whenever requested by staff.
  • 4. Property Counters: Personal bags and belongings must be deposited on designated racks. Do not leave valuables; the library bears no liability.
  • 5. Renewal Policy: Renewals are allowed up to 2 consecutive times, provided no prior reservation exists from another borrower.
  • 6. Non-Lending Material: Reference books, rare collections, journals/magazines, and multimedia CDs/DVDs are strictly for in-house reading.
  • 7. Loss of Books: Any loss or physical damage to books must be reported immediately in writing to the Librarian for replacement/recovery.
  • 8. Refreshment Restriction: Sleeping, consuming food, or bringing refreshments into the library premises is strictly prohibited.
  • 9. Mobile Phone Ban: The use of mobile phones in the students' reading room is strictly forbidden to preserve quiet study decorum.
  • 10. Compliance & Cooperation: Patrons must adhere strictly to these regulations and extend full cooperation to library personnel.

"A well-equipped library is the academic heartbeat of an institution, bridging classic literature with modern digital learning for lifelong scholarship."

— Central Library Committee, Ramananda College