Library
General Information
- Name of the Library: Saraswati Central Library
- Establishment Year: 2002
Vision
The Library envisions itself as a center of excellence for knowledge and wellness, dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and holistic development.
Mission
To provide excellent resources, services and facilities to support our user’s requirement in enhancing learning, teaching, research and consultancy activities.
Library Timings
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| On working days | 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM |
| University Calendar. Holidays | Holiday |
Library
Services
*Issue/Return service*
OPAC / WebOPAC
Referral Service
Reprography / printing / scanning
New arrivals display
Current awareness service
User orientation & training
Plagiarism detection
Research support service
Borrowing Priviledges
| Sl. No | Patron Category | No of Items | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty | 05 Books | 30 Days |
| 2 | Students | 03 Books | 15 Days |
| 4 | YIC | 01 Books | 30 Days |
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rules & Regulations
- Students are required to show their ID Cards while entering the library, while borrowing books and at any time requested by the library staff.
- Students are requested to have their bags, handbags and personal belongings etc. on the racks kept inside property counter in the library. Do not bring & keep any valuables as the library will not be responsible for them.
- The books are to be returned on the due dates, failing which the student and staff will be required to remit a fine Rs. 5/- per book per day (excluding holidays) beyond the due date. (Temporarily stopped)
- Absence and illness are not acceptable excuses for the exemption from paying overdue charges.
- Reserved books also have to be returned immediately after received the overdue notice from the library.
- Renewals are allowed only one time, when there is no claim by others.
- Reference books, journals/magazine and CD/DVD's will not be issued.
- Books marked or written ink or pencil, torn/pages taken out or defilement in any other form will be taken seriously and the borrower will be penalized. He/she will be required to either replace the book with processing charges or pay double the cost of the book plus processing charges.
- Books lost by the borrowers will have to be reported immediately in writing to the librarian, failing which fines will keep on accumulating replace the book within week (07 days)
- Refreshments or foodstuff of any kind will not be allowed inside the library.
- The librarian has the authority to recall a book at any time before its due date. He may increase the overdue charges for overdue or recalled books.
- All library members are expected to read the notice board for library timings and other facilities.
- Books and periodicals used in the reference section are not to be replaced by the readers and may be left on the table.
- All the students are required to strictly adhere to the above regulations and cooperate with the library staff for smooth and efficient functioning of the library.
Membership rules
- Membership through Google form for regular staff & students of S-VYASA (Prashanti Kuteera Campus) only with their ID card proof.
Code of conduct inside the library
- Silence & Respect: Speak softly or remain quiet to avoid disturbing others.
- Care for Materials: Handle books, journals, and digital resources carefully; don’t damage or mark them.
- No Food or Drink: Eating and drinking are usually restricted to prevent spills and damage.
- Mobile Phones: Keep phones on silent mode; avoid loud calls inside.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a tidy environment; dispose of waste properly.
- Respect for Staff & Users: Follow instructions from librarians and treat fellow users courteously.
- Proper Use of Technology: Use computers and Wi-Fi responsibly, without accessing inappropriate content.
- Borrowing Rules: Return books on time and follow borrowing limits.
- No Unauthorized Activities: Avoid disruptive behavior, vandalism, or using the library for non-academic purposes.
Library Staffs
Mr. Bhakthavathsala H.M
Senior Librarian
library@svyasa.edu.in
9738316931
Mr. Girish Kumar
Assistant Librarian
malurgiri2@gmail.com
8310699244
Mr. Mohan Kumar H.R
Assistant Librarian
mohanhrd@gmail.com
9880096408
Location
Prashanti Kuteera Campus
Prashanti Kuteera Campus, Jigani,
Bengaluru – 560105.
Phone Number: 9738316931
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Total area of the library – 5453 Sq.ft
- Seating capacity - 80
- Number of reading rooms - 1
- Wi-Fi availability
- Discussion rooms / Research cabins
Books
- Total number of books – 26961
E-Resources
- E-Journals –(Alt Health Watch Database)
- Databases – EBSCO (Alt Health Watch)
- Institutional repository access –(Dspace – https://elibraryofyoga.com)
Journals & Periodicals
- National journals
- International journals
- Magazines & newspapers
Newspapers
- Kannada – 03 (Prajavani, Vijayavani, Udayavani, Vijaya Karnataka)
- English – 02 (Deccan Herald, Times of India)
- Hindi – 01 (Rajasthan Patrika)
Special Collections
- Theses – 195
- Dissertations (M.Sc., BNYS, MD.) – 1769
- Question bank archives
Library Automation
- Name of Library Management Software – KOHA 23.11.10 Version
- Status of automation (Fully automated / Partially automated) – Partially automated
- Barcode / RFID system – Barcoded
- Digital repository software (DSpace) – Dspace (https://elibraryofyoga.com)
Statistics Section
- Annual footfall – 10118
- Annual growth of collections – 1049
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