College Library
Fr. Agnel College Library is one of the finest in Goa, especially if one considers libraries of colleges. The Library is fully computerized with the help of NewGenLib Library Software, and has an Open Access System. All the documents in the library are bar-coded. Today, the Library holding has crossed twenty five thousand documents which includes books, journals, bound volumes of journals, audio video compact disks, maps, project works, photographs and other resources. The library readers can also access over 6000+ e-journals, 35,000+ e-books, and other e-databases subscribed through INFLIBNET N-list.
Library Holdings
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Books |
20398 |
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Current Journals |
90 |
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Bound volume of journals |
1211 |
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E-Books |
35,000+ |
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E-Journals |
6000+ |
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CD’s |
601 |
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Database |
3 |
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Newspapers |
14 |
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Project Reports |
749 |
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Documentation works (Compilation) |
4 |
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Braille books |
30 |
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Maps |
91 |
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Photographs |
50 |
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Postal Stamp collections on Mahatma Gandhi |
185 |
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) provides users online access to the Library’s catalogue allowing them to search and retrieve records from the online catalogue. It also offers other facilities such as online reservation, borrower status checking, and new arrival of books.
NewGenLib Library Management Software
NewGenLib is an integrated library management system developed by Verus Solutions Pvt Ltd., with domain expertise being provided by Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, Hyderabad. NewGenLib version 1.0 was released in March 2005. The latest version of NewGenLib 3.1.1 was released on 16 April 2015.
The library is fully automated and use all the modules of the software such as Administration, Technical Processing, Serial Control, Circulation, Acquisition, Queries, and Reports.
N-LIST
N-LIST stands for “National Library and Information services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content”. The programme was funded by the MHRD under NME-ICT to extend access to selected e-resources to colleges covered under Section 12B of UGC Act as well as Non-aided colleges during from 2010 – 2013. The programme has subsumed under e-ShodhSindhu Consortium as college component from year 2014 being funded by UGC.
The Library is a member of the UGC-INFLIBNET consortium, subscribing to 6000+ e-journals and 97000+ e-books through its National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST) initiative. N-LIST has a user ID and password protected access. User IDs and respective passwords have been handed over to all the users.
Member login for accessing N-LIST resources: http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/
Library Website
The Library has its own website http://faclibrary.weebly.com from where the readers can have access to the digital resources of the Library such as question papers, curriculum, project works, power point presentations, notes and link to various subject portals and other important sources.
Documentation on local history and culture
The College Library under the astute leadership of Librarian Mr. Milind Mhamal has compiled four volumes on local history and culture of Goa. These are unique single source compilations comprising of a full text research articles. The documents can be used by the public, research scholars, students, historians and others. The books are in-house compilations of the College Library. Other than being available in the College Library, there are no reprints or copies of the same available anywhere in the same form. The compilations are as follows:
- Documentation on Tiatr/Compiled by Mr. Milind Mhamal, Ludovico Fernandes, Pratiksha Malik and Sameer Salelkar.- Pilar: Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, 2018
- Documentation on Gopakapattana/Compiled by Mr. Milind Mhamal, Soraya Rebello, Ludovico Fernandes and Pratiksha Malik.- Pilar: Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, 2018
- Goa’s Opinion Poll – A Compilation of Research Articles/Milind Mhamal, Ludovico Fernandes, Pratiksha Malik, and Lusy Rodrigues.- Pilar: Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, 2019
- Feni: The Heritage Spirit of Goa: A Compilation of Articles/ Compiled by Milind Mhamal, Pratiksha Malik and Lusy Rodrigues.- Pilar: Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, 2019.
Databases
The Library has National Geographic database from 1888 to date (31 CD-ROM Set), database of previous exam question papers, and syllabi.
E-journals
The Library subscribes to the following e-journal:
CONTRIBUTION TO INDIAN SOCIOLOGY
Journal Homepage http://journals.sagepub.com/home/cis
Kindle Paperwhite
The Library has kindle paperwhite (10th Generation). The kindle has 8 GB storage capacity which can store thousands of books. The kindle reads like paper, even in bright sunlight-with a glare-free 300 ppi display, print-quality text and built-in adjustable light. The kindle look up words in a dictionary, learn about the character, term or concept, or view more information from Wikipedia.
Collection of Photographs on Local History and Culture
The Library has a collection of 50 special photographs on local history and culture.
Collection of Postal Stamps
The Library has a collection of 185 select postal stamps on Mahatma Gandhi.
Braille Books Section
The College Library has a collection of 30 braille books for the blind and visually challenged
Maps
The library has 91 maps related to History and Geography
Certificate Course in Library and Information Science
The College Library conducts four months Certificate Course in Library & Information Science duly approved by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa for the last four years. The course is conducted from April to August every year, and is open for all with minimum qualification of XII standard, which provides employment opportunities for the students in various libraries.
Library Credit Programme
The Library offers the Library Credit Programme of 2 Credits of 30 hours duration. The programme aims at learning multi-disciplinary subjects. The Library training includes basic knowledge of library and information science, use of ICT technology in the library, and use of information for lifelong learning. All college students are eligible to take this credit programme (one time in their period of study). The students are expected to spend minimum 30 hours of work during free lectures, recess time or after class hours under the guidance of the College Librarian. Only those students who are able to complete 30 hours are given a certificate.
Library Training Centre
The College Library is the training hub for budding librarians. Every year students of Library Science from various parts of Goa approach the library for voluntary training/internship in the Library.
Additional Library Cards
The Library is very much known for its various best practices which includes, additional library cards for readers, i.e. Scholar Card and Social Card; while students who have scored 60% and above marks in their previous examination are given SCHOLAR CARDS, students belonging to minority, SC/ST and OBC classes are given SOCIAL CARDs.
Library of Things (LoT) – Far beyond Books and Journals
The library besides giving information in its traditional forms such as books, journals, or e-resources, also lend unconventional materials for its readers as a best practice in the form of “Library of Things” (LoT). At present Stapler, Scissor, U Pins, Pens, Pencils, Calculator, Punching Machine, Knife, Paper Cutting Machine, Rough paper for writing, Phone Charger, First Aid Medicine are available in the library for use and return. The Library will add more such things to the LoT’s in the future consisting of electronic gadgets, gardening equipment, seeds, kitchen collections, musical instruments, toys, art and craft, etc. through donations. The LoT’s will help in fostering the values of sharing by donating things, with the borrower saving money using very infrequently used materials, instead of purchasing them, thus curbing unnecessary expenses. LoT’s will thus create strong communities.
Knowledge Bazaar
Knowledge Bazaar is one of the highly appreciated programmes of the Library, during which the Library exhibits various documents and artifacts for the locals and students of the neighboring schools.
Library Best User Award
The Best Library User Award is given to the student who makes the maximum use of library resources and facilities.
Full Circle – Library Bulletin
Full Circle is the publication related to College Library activities. Prof. Savio P. Falleiro, the Principal of the College, is the Editor-in-Chief and Mr. Milind Mhamal, College Librarian is the Editor of Full Circle.
College Librarian
The College Librarian Mr. Milind Mhamal is the recipient of the first Goa State Best Librarian award of the Government of Goa. Besides being a Librarian, he is a award winning creative writer with 12 published books, recognized translator, bibliographer, visiting faculty for Department of Library & Information Science, Goa University, coordinator for IGNOU Study Centre and Counselor in Library and Information Sciences of the BLIS and MLIS IGNOU Programmes.
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