University Library At GKVK Campus
Dr. M. Papegowda
University Librarian
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+91-80-23330153 Extn.270
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The University Library functions as the primary information resource center and repository of printed and electronic resources for teaching, research and extension activities at the university. Apart from textbooks and recommended reading materials prescribed for each course offered at the university, the library houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on. The library facilitates access to electronic journals through its participation in consortia, such as CeRA. The library also subscribes to several e-journals directly from publishers as well as through reputed subscription agencies. At present, users can consult more than 1,50,000 books (available on shelves) and thousands of electronic books, journals. Online access is also provided to OCLC WorldCat, IDEAL- Indian Digital Ensemble of Agricultural Libraries, NDL- National Digital Library of India, Krishikosh, MJAS- Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, John Wiley-Blackwell e-books, CRCnetBASE e-Book, Yojana and Kurukshetra journals.
The library operations are automated using KOHA ((18.11.01.000 Version) software. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) which is on public domain provide with EZProxy enables users to search documents in possession of the library. The library is using the Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID), a state-of-the- art auto identification technique which helps in self-servicing and enhanced security. A separate e-resources section is provided in the library to browse CDs and DVDs of books, theses, and dissertations. These steps will greatly enhance the library's efficiency in making the resources available to the academic community at large and also enable the institute to participate in various inter-library initiatives at national and internationallevels.
Our Library is providing extensive research support services such as citation analysis, usage of reference management tools, copyright and plagiarism support etc. We are using a Drillbit, a leading academic plagiarism tool to improve the quality of research publications. Library is constantly striving to identify and adopt the emerging academic and research support tools and helping the institute in achieving its vision and mission.
Library Timings
| Monday to Friday | 8.30am to 12.00 mid night |
| Saturday | 8.30am to 6.00pm |
| Sunday | 9.00am to 1.00pm |
Library remains closed on Government Holidays
- Kannada Section:The Library has separate section for literature in Kannada language (vernacular language). Wherein the UASB published Government of Karnataka, Kannada SahityaParishath published books & other Publishers have been kept for both in borrowing /reference sections for the benefit of the readers.
- Research cubical– A Unique Seating Facility:
The University Main Library has 40 Research Cubicles each measuring 10x10 sq. ft. each equipped with a table chair fan with good lighting facility with lock & key. The PG students can avail this Research Cubicles Facility & execute their Thesis writing, analysis & reference work in the most congenial atmosphere without much disturbance from other students. This service is being extended to all the PG students on first com first serve basis. - Computer Laboratory:
A Computer Lab with free internet facility has been established. This lab has 60 computers with modern work station and Wi-Fi facility for 60 students at a time. The Student can browse & access the internet for referring e-Journals & also mail checking.
- Video Library :
The Library has procured necessary automation equipments, furniture’s, and established the video library for the benefit of the students and faculties. The video library provides an opportunity for student/faculties to listen/attend lecture sessions of live streaming & also the recorded video will be uploaded to server which can viewed by students and staff
- RFID Technology:
The RFID Technology (Radio frequency identification technology) has been adopted for stock verification, asset management and self Check-in& Check-out facility at main library.
Details of books and other periodicals in the university libraries as on 31st March, 2019
Details of new additions to UAS (B) Libraries during the year 2018-19
UASB Librarieshas received Journals on subscription, gift and exchange basis during the Year 2018-19 as detailed below :
| Sl. No. | Particulars | GKVK Library | CoA, Hassan | CoA, Mandya | CoS, Chintamani | Total |
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| 1 | Books (including Back Volumes) | 157703 | 20278 | 20853 | 13211 | 212045 |
| 2 | Pamphlets | 11490 | 12 | 99 | 1265 | 12866 |
| 3 | Thesis/Dissertations | 11963 | - | 178 | 67 | 12208 |
| 4 | Reports | 19276 | 12 | 722 | 241 | 20251 |
| 5 | Microfilms | 68 | - | - | - | 68 |
| 6 | Microfiche | 167 | - | - | - | 167 |
| 7 | Maps | 78 | 20 | - | - | 98 |
| 8 | CD ROM’s/DVD’s/CDs | 321 | 203 | 314 | 153 | 991 |
| 9 | e-Books | 207 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 270 |
| 10 | e-Journals | 27 | 29 | - | 5 | 61 |
| Total | 201300 | 20579 | 22184 | 14962 | 259025 |
| Sl. No. | Particulars | GKVK Campus | CoA, Hassan | CoA, Mandya | CoS, Chintamani | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchase (Books) | 637 | 1472 | 557 | 574 | 3240 |
| 2 | Gift Books | 151 | 119 | 34 | 74 | 378 |
| 3 | Pamphlets | 54 | - | - | 24 | 78 |
| 4 | Thesis/Dissertations | 349 | - | 25 | - | 374 |
| 5 | Reports | 169 | 14 | 18 | - | 201 |
| 6 | Bound Volumes of Periodicals | 306 | - | - | - | 306 |
| 7 | e-Books/CDs | - | 29 | 18 | 21 | 68 |
| 8 | e-Journals | 5 | - | - | - | 5 |
| 9 | CAB-CD-ROM database | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1671 | 1634 | 652 | 693 | 4650 |
| Sl. No. | Particulars | GKVK Library | CoA, Hassan | CoA, Mandya | CoS, Chintamani | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subscription of Foreign Journals | 16 | - | - | - | 16 |
| 2 | Subscription of Indian Journals | 33 | - | 20 | 14 | 67 |
| 3 | Journals received on Gift | 60 | - | 4 | 24 | 88 |
| 4 | Journals received on Exchange | 38 | - | - | - | 38 |
| 5 | Print and Online Journals | 2 | - | - | 23 | 25 |
| 6 | e-Journals | 5 | 29 | - | - | 34 |
| Total | 154 | 29 | 24 | 61 | 252 |
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru
University Library
College of Sericulture, Chintamani
College of Sericulture, Chintamani, Library Building
College of Agriculture, Hassan
College of Agriculture, Hassan Library Building
College of Agriculture V.C. Farm, Mandya
Library, College of Agriculture V.C. Farm, Mandya
Constituent College Library Staff
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Dr. N. Naganna
Assistant LibrarianCollage of Agriculture , Mandya |
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Dr. T.M. Ningaraj
Library In-Charge Collage of Sericulture- Chintamani |
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Dr. A. Nataraj
Library In-Charge Collage of Agriculture – Hassan |
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Dr. Yogesh
Library In-Charge Collage of Agriculture – Chamarajanagar |
- University Library has subscribed several Online Journals, Offline Databases, e-books, e-journals from 2007 onwards. In addition to this ICAR under NAIP Programme is providing access to 1706 full text journals related to the field of Agriculture and allied subjects.
- Book Borrowing Facilities:- All house keeping activities including circulation and bar-coded. All the members of the University Library are issued with Electronic and Bar-coded membership card with Photograph. Books are issued to user through computer aided system and the user can see his/her status of membership and also his/her account on line.
- Database of Current Periodicals:- In order to provide up to date and latest scientific information to the users, the Library is getting 294 Periodicals (print) including 49 foreign periodicals.
- On-line Current awareness Service:- New books, Journals, Theses Reports, and Other information sources added to the University Library will be intimated to the UAS Scientists and Teachers through the e-mail and these can also be accessed through the UAS, Bangalore Website.
- NON- CREDIT COURSE for PG Student:- To educate the users about how to access resources in library and utilize them using the new technology university library is conducting compulsory course “Library and Information Science Course PGS501 (0+1) NON- CREDIT COURSE for Master Degree Program” in library and information science as per academy regulation since 2010.
- Text Book Bank for SC/ST Students:- The Library has separate Text Book Bank for SC/ST students over pursuing studies at UAS, Bangalore. This bank issues the books to the needy students for a given semesters for reference & use. The Text Book Bank has collection of 10,000 books in the area of Agricultural Sciences & Technology and Allied subjects.
- Inter Library loan:- Publications that are not available in the Library and are requested by users can be obtained on loan from other Institutes, likewise publication will also be lent out on a reciprocal basis to other Institutes.
- Reprographic Service:- Xerox / Photocopying service is made available in the Library at a nominal cost.
- Reference Service:-Library Professionals are pleased to help the users in locating and disseminating information from the available sources in the Library.
- User Education:- As a part of the dissemination of information the Library professionals are pleased to explain in detail the varieties of information sources available in the library.
- CCTV:- The Library has been equipped with CCTV for effective monitoring of each sections & movement of the users & security reasons.
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Dr. Shivakrishna, S.D.
M.Sc., M.Phil. (Zoology), M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil. (LIS), PGDLAN., Ph.D.Assistant Librarian +91-9448606707
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