Knowledge Resource Centre
The Purbayan College Library serves as the intellectual hub of the institution, fostering academic excellence by providing comprehensive access to quality learning resources. Designed to support teaching, learning, research, and lifelong education, the library offers a peaceful and student-friendly environment that encourages knowledge creation and scholarly engagement.
The library houses a rich and diverse collection of textbooks, reference books, journals, periodicals, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, previous years' question papers, and digital learning resources covering various academic disciplines. It is continuously updated to meet the evolving information needs of students, faculty members, and researchers.
Committed to the vision of developing informed, skilled, and socially responsible learners, the Library plays a vital role in enhancing academic performance, promoting reading habits, and supporting the institutional goals of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Fully Automated
ILMS EnabledDigital Access
Wi-Fi & OPACOur Vision
To develop the Purbayan College Library into a modern Knowledge Resource Centre that promotes academic excellence, research, innovation, and lifelong learning by providing quality information resources, advanced library services, and a learner-centric environment for the entire academic community.
Our Mission
- Promote a lifelong reading and learning culture.
- Support quality teaching, learning, and research through comprehensive library resources.
- Provide seamless access to print, digital, and online information resources.
- Strengthen information literacy and research competencies among library users.
- Deliver efficient, technology-driven library services through ILMS and OPAC.
- Foster academic excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning for the college community.
Location
- Address: West Panchla, Dhunki,Panchla, Howrah, West Bengal, India, PIN-711322
- Phone Number:+91 9830337455
- Email Id: purbayan.college@gmail.com
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Librarian
KANCHAN PRADHAN
- Qualification : M.A.(C.U.) MLIS(IGNOU), LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND NETWORKING (IGNOU)(appearing)
- Email : kpradhan69@gmail.com
- Phone : +91 9609457338
- Working Hours : 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Library Committee Members
| Sl. | Name | Department | Designation | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Arupam Samanta | Principal | Chairperson | Administration |
| 2 | Kanchan Pradhan | Library | Convener | Library Management |
| 3 | Pranab Bhuiya | Science | Member | Academic Coordination |
| 4 | Rajani Santra | Sports | Member | User Feedback |
| 5 | Tanmoy Pachhal | UG | Member | Student Support |
Services Offered by Purbayan Library
Book Issue & Return
Automated circulation system for issuing and returning books.
Digital Library
Access thousands of e-books, journals and research databases.
Newspapers
National and regional newspapers with current magazines.
Internet Facility
High-speed internet and Wi-Fi for academic purposes.
Reference Service
Reference assistance for faculty members and students.
Book Bank
Semester-wise book bank facility for deserving students.
Working Hours
| Day | Library Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday | 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM |
| Sunday & Holidays | Closed |
Library Membership
Membership Eligibility
- All enrolled students.
- Teaching Faculty.
- Non-Teaching Staff.
| Students | 2 Books / 15 Days |
|---|---|
| Faculty | 5 Books / Semester |
| Management | 3 Books / 30 Days |
Library Rules
- Identity Card is mandatory.
- Maintain silence inside the library.
- Mobile phones should remain on silent mode.
- Handle books carefully.
- Return books on or before the due date.
- No food or beverages allowed.
- Bags should be kept at the property counter.
- Lost books must be replaced.
- Library property should not be damaged.
- Follow librarian's instructions.
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