Sant Hari Singh Memorial Library
Fully Automated • RFID Technology • INFLIBNET • DELNET • NDL Member
Sant Hari Singh Memorial Library was established in 1946 in consonance with the vision of founder President Sant Baba Hari Singh Ji, to serve socially and educationally backward people of this rural Kandi area. The Library Resource Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, integrated with Campus Analyzer software installed on a DELL (EMC) PowerEdge T440 Server. Housed across the Ground floor and First floor, it holds over 90,000+ books, 295 CD/DVDs, 42 journals & magazines and 11 newspapers. It holds institutional membership with INFLIBNET N-LIST, DELNET, and the National Digital Library of India (NDLI). Remote access is provided to users with login credentials for e-resources and online feedback forms allow students to provide input.
90,000+ Physical Books
Purchased: 44,186 | Book Bank: 3,296 | Donated: 1,937 | Others: 643. Total value ₹1,19,98,160.42. Reference section: 1,111+ books. 383 new books added in 2022-23.
Digital E-Library
6,00,00,000 e-books via INFLIBNET N-LIST | 7,52,6585 via NDL | 3,80,00,000 via DELNET | 6,293+ e-journals via INFLIBNET. E-Library with 12 computers for students.
RFID & Full Automation
ILMS: Campus Analyzer v2.17.1 | Fully automated since 2015 | Dell EMC PowerEdge T440 Server. Modules: Acquisition, Circulation, Stock Management, Subscription, Binding & Reporting.
42 Journals & 11 Newspapers
Covering Agriculture, Fashion, Computer Science, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, English, Commerce, Political Science, Physical Education, Punjabi, Hindi & History. 11 national/regional newspapers.
Library Sections
Circulation Counter | Stack Area | Reference Section | Reading Hall | Newspaper Section | Periodical Section | Special Reading Carrels (1st Floor) for private focused study.
OPAC & Special Services
OPAC with 2 touch screen kiosks | Barcode-based issue/return | CCTV surveillance | Xerox/photocopy facility | Computerized footfall entry | Previous Year Question Papers | Employment News alerts.
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Library Book Statistics
Complete collection breakdown with values
| Library / Category | No. of Books | Value (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Sant Baba Hari Singh Memorial Library (Purchased) | 44,186 | 1,16,23,127.21 |
| Book Bank Library | 3,296 | 1,57,987.91 |
| Donation Book Library | 1,937 | 2,05,289.30 |
| Other Books Library | 643 | 11,756.00 |
| Grand Total | 90,000+ | 1,19,98,160.42 |
Library Rules & Regulations
Rules applicable to all students and borrowers
- No student is permitted to enter the library without his/her Identity-cum-Library Card.
- Not more than two books are issued to a student for a period of 14 days. A fine of Rs. 1/- per day, per book is charged after the due date.
- Library books should not be passed on to any guest or friend.
- Loss or damage to library books (scratching, over-writing, tearing) renders the borrower liable to exemplary fine and disciplinary action, plus replacement within 14 days (else double the price is charged).
- Students are advised to observe perfect silence in the library-cum-reading room.
- Reference Books and current periodicals shall not be issued for home use.
- Loss of Identity-cum-Library Card should be immediately reported to the librarian to prevent misuse.
- A book issued can be recalled any time by the librarian without prior notice.
- The library is closed once a year for stock checking. All borrowed books must be returned when notified.
- The library shall remain open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during regular working sessions.
Journals & Magazines Subscribed
Session 2022 — 42 titles across all disciplines
Library Staff Members
6 dedicated professionals serving the library