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ABOUT BTTTC LIBRARY:

The Bhavan’s Tripura Teacher Training College (BTTTC) Library was established in 2015 in the college main building comprising a Reading Room, a Reference Section, a Periodical Section, a Circulation Counter, etc. BTTTC Library has been emerging as a knowledge resource centre mainly catering to the needs of the faculties, administrative staffs and students towards accessing information and many more. The library provides material for both the courses namely Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) along with syllabus, question bank, research publications, reference books and materials related to different competitive exams like TET, UPSC and other competitive exams etc. Computers and sufficient internet terminals are provided to students and staff for the access of various learning resources not only through the Open Access Online Journals but also through the various E-Resources. The library has been situated in a spacious and easily accessible area in the college campus. The feedbacks from users of the library testify that they have always cherished memories of having availed the services of this treasure-house of knowledge.

 OUR VISION:

·       To provide a student-centred learning environment that facilitates transference of information and to cater to the needs of its users to access it.

·       To expand and maintain collections in support of the academic pursuits of the College.

·       To provide facility of Reprographic Services (photocopy) at subsidized rates.

·       To expand and maintain collections in support of the academic pursuits of the College.

·       To explore and implement innovative technologies and services to deliver information and scholarly resources, conveniently to users in the campus.

·       To also provide well-equipped and functional physical spaces where students can pursue learning independently beyond the classroom.

 OUR MISSION:

·       To provide wide-ranging resources and services in support of research, teaching, and learning.

·       To facilitate access to right information at the right time in the right manner so as to produce productive teachers to this great nation in general and to our community in particular.

·       Putting technology to use innovatively for the flexible delivery of services and resources to users regardless of location within the campus.

 LIBRARY COLLECTION: 

a)

Sitting capacity in the Reading Room

50

b)

Number of Books

8,188

c)

Number of Titles

2,723

d)

Number of Textbooks

991

e)

Number of General Reference books

7,205

f)

Number of Special Reference books (Like encyclopaedias, dictionaries, Documents, Reports etc.)

116

g)

Number of Journals

198

h)

Number of books added during the previous academic session

729

i)

Number of books added during the current academic session

645

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

·       Before entering the library all kinds of personal belongings are supposed to be kept in the property counter at the entrance of library.

·       Only wallet, purse, mobile, laptops, tabs and valuable items will be allowed inside the library.

·       Mobile phones in vibration mode are permissible so that readers do not get disturbed.

·       Users are not allowed to leave their baggage overnight in the property counter. The library shall not be responsible for any loss of personal property or books already issued to a user.

·       All the members/visitors must sign a register specially provided for the purpose by entering all the columns. The signature shall ensure that the person concerned agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the library.

·       Maintain silence inside the library.

·       Members shall not engage in conversation in any part of the library so as to cause annoyance to any other reader.

·       Photography is not allowed inside the library.

·       No food item is allowed inside the library.

·       Ask the library staff for any book, and afterward the book should be kept in the library staffs table if not issued out.

·       Underlining, marking, folding of pages etc. of books is strictly prohibited.

·       The members caught tearing of pages / stealing books or otherwise mutilating books will be suspended forthwith from using library facilities and further disciplinary action will be initiated against him/her by the college authority.

·       Member must report any mutilation found in the books before borrowing, otherwise the last borrower is liable to pay for damages when the books are returned or the library authority finds the mutilation.

·       Reference books, rare books, newspaper, magazine, journals are not issued but can be used for reading inside the library.

LOAN PERIOD/ CIRCULATION LIMIT:

CATEGORY

MAX. NO. OF BOOKS

ISSUE PERIOD

Students

3 Books

20 Days

Faculty

10 Books

60 Days

Other staff

4 Books

30 Days

 

LOSS/ DAMAGE OF BORROWED BOOKS:

·       Users will be responsible for any damage or loss of library materials in their possession and will be required to meet the cost of replacement and processing.

·       In case a user lost a book, he/she must report the librarian immediately and replace or pay for the same within 30 days.

·       If any issued book is lost by the students, they have to pay 5 times of the actual price of the book.

LOSS OF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP CARD:

In case of loss of library membership card, should be reported immediately in writing in prescribed format to the Librarian along with a fine of Rs.50 charged for re-issue of a new/duplicate card.

OVERDUE FINE:

Library members should return/renew the books issued to them within stipulated timeframe. Failing to which fine may be imposed on them @ Rs. 1.00 per.