Library Committee: The Library Committee is a key body responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning, strategic growth, and service excellence of the University Library. It guides and oversees all library operations, policies, and development initiatives, including policy formulation, infrastructure planning, resource development, and modernization. The Committee ensures that library services remain aligned with the academic, research, and learning needs of the institution while providing high-quality, user-focused resources and facilities.

Library Committee Architecture: The Library Committee provides strategic direction for library services, oversees resource planning and modernization, and manages overall administration. It ensures that the library aligns with the institution’s academic and research objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

Role of the Committee:

• Guiding policy-making and strategic planning
• Overseeing resource acquisition and allocation
• Ensuring modernization and digital integration of library services
• Supervising the overall administration and quality of library services

Responsibilities of the Committee:

• Ensure effective organization and functioning of library services
• Prepare and allocate the annual library budget
• Approve procurement of print and digital resources
• Formulate, review, and update library policies
• Monitor collection growth, service quality, and user satisfaction

Composition:

• Vice-Chancellor – Chairperson
• Three Deans of Faculties – Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
• Three Heads of University Institutions/Departments – Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
• Two Teachers – Nominated by the Academic Council
• Registrar – Ex-officio Member
• Chief Librarian – Ex-officio Member Secretary

Note: All non–ex-officio members serve a term of three years.

Meeting Schedule:

• Library Committee Meetings – Held 3 times a year
• Library Joint College Council (JCC) Meetings – Held 4 times a year

Library Committee Members

Library Policies

Our policies ensure fairness, efficiency, and quality in delivering academic support services.

1. Collection Development Policy: Guides systematic acquisition and maintenance of resources, based on departmental recommendations and transparent procurement procedures.
2. Journals Management Policy: Ensures timely subscription, renewal, processing, access, and archiving of print and e-journals.
3. Digital Resource Policy: Covers selection, licensing, access, and maintenance of e-resources including databases, e-books, and e-journals.
4. Preservation Policy: Protects both physical and digital materials through conservation measures, backups, and disaster preparedness.
5. Archiving Policy: Maintains rare, historical, and back-volume collections for long-term academic use.
6. Write-Off Policy: Defines permissible loss thresholds and procedures for damaged, lost, or outdated materials.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

We follow structured SOPs to ensure transparency and quality in all operations:

• Resource Acquisition & Management – From recommendation and vendor selection to processing and circulation.
• Journal Subscription Process – From request to binding and archival storage.
• E-Resource Management – Evaluation, subscription, IP-based access, and usage analysis.
• Stock Verification – Verification to ensure accurate holdings and loss management.

Code of Conduct

Library users are expected to:

• Treat staff, users, and resources respectfully.
• Use resources responsibly and honestly.
• Maintain silence and cleanliness.
• Follow all library rules and guidelines.
• Respect user privacy and promote inclusivity.

General Rules

1. Maintain silence at all times.
2. Avoid prohibited activities (smoking, spitting, loud talking, etc.).
3. Handle materials carefully; users are liable for damages.
4. Carry your library smart card for entry and borrowing.
5. No seat reservation is allowed.
6. Return books to designated places after use.
7. Vacate seats before closing time.
8. Follow security checks when required.
9. Misbehavior may lead to suspension of privileges.

Digital Library: The Digital Library at the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a unified platform providing seamless access to a rich collection of academic and research resources in digital formats. It comprises two major components one is Institutional Repository (DSpace) and subscribed E-Databases.

The Institutional Repository (IR) is an open-source digital library platform built using DSpace. It serves as a long-term preservation and open-access system for the university’s scholarly and academic output. The repository provides access to the following collections:

• Thesis & Dissertations / List
• Research Publications
• Project Reports
• Question Papers
• Rare Materials & Special Collections

Modes of Access: Institutional Repository (IR)

• Web Access (Remote): Available via the internet.
• Intranet Access (On-Campus): Faster and more secure; accessible via: https://192.168.40.21:4000

1. E-Databases – Access to 15+ subscribed e-databases covering e-journals, e-books, research articles, patents, and e-standards. These are available across all campus systems via IP authentication, and remotely via secure login.

Library Memberships

The Central Library of Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KIMS) maintains institutional memberships with several prestigious national academic and knowledge networks. These collaborations expand access to quality scholarly resources, foster research partnerships, and strengthen both digital and physical collections for students, faculty, and researchers.

Key Memberships

🔹 SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active–Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)

• Initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Offers 2,000+ free online courses across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, and Health Sciences.
• Delivered by IITs, IIMs, NITs, Central Universities, and other top institutions.
• Supports credit transfer under the CBCS system.
• Promotes lifelong learning and upskilling.
• Access Link : https://swayam.gov.in/

🔹 e-ShodhGanga

• Hosted by INFLIBNET Centre, India’s largest open-access repository of theses and dissertations.
• Contains 4,80,000+ theses across disciplines.
• Helps ensure research originality and prevent duplication.
• Access Link : https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/12241

🔹 e-ShodhSindhu

• National-level consortium offering:
  • 15,000+ peer-reviewed journals
  • 30+ citation & bibliographic databases
  • Thousands of e-books from publishers like Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis.
• Serves 10,000+ colleges and 300+ universities across India.
• Access Link : https://ess.inflibnet.ac.in/

🔹 National Digital Library of India (NDL)

• Developed by IIT Kharagpur.
• Aggregates 8 crore+ digital resources (books, articles, videos, lecture notes, question papers, theses).
• Supports multilingual and multilevel learning, from school to postdoctoral research.
• Offers curated, personalized learning resources.
• Access Link : https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/

🔹 MUHS Library Network, Nashik (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)

• Provides access to 400+ affiliated health science institutions across Maharashtra.
• Facilitates inter-library loans, shared e-resources, and biomedical databases.
• Offers specialized health sciences journals subscribed by MUHS.
• Access Link : https://www.muhs.ac.in/

🔹 NUCSSI (National Union Catalogue of Scientific Serials in India)

• Union database of 50,000+ scientific & technical serials in Indian libraries.
• Helps locate rare, discontinued, or archived journals.
• Supports inter-library cooperation and literature retrieval.
• Access Link : http://nucssi.niscair.res.in/

🔹 DELNET (Developing Library Network)

• Connects 8,000+ libraries in India and abroad.
• Union catalogue includes:
  • 3.5 crore+ bibliographic records
  • 1.2 crore books
  • 36 lakh journal articles
  • 1 lakh+ theses & dissertations
• Provides Inter-Library Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery Services for extended resource access.
• Access Link : https://discovery.delnet.in/

Library Services

The Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KVV) Library is committed to supporting the academic and research needs of its users by offering a comprehensive range of services. These are designed to facilitate easy access to resources, enhance learning experiences, and promote effective use of library materials for students, faculty, and staff.

Eligibility

• All students enrolled in the university are automatically eligible for membership after completing registration formalities.
• Faculty and staff are entitled to membership as part of their academic privileges.
• Additional memberships may be granted upon recommendation from the authorized authority.

Procedure for enrollment and privileges of members :

Membership Card

• Every member is issued a Library Membership Card, which must be presented to borrow library materials.
• The card is non-transferable and remains the property of the library.
• Overdue fines or other dues must be cleared before the card is returned.

Lost Card

• Report any lost card immediately in writing to the Librarian.
• A duplicate card can be issued within 7 days upon payment of Rs. 50/-.
• Members are responsible for any loss or misuse of their card.

Card Validity

• The Library Membership Card remains valid for the duration of a student’s enrollment or as per university rules.
• For faculty and staff, validity continues until the end of service/affiliation with the university.

Borrowing Privileges

• Borrowing limits and durations vary according to member category (students, faculty, staff).
• Reference books, rare materials, and bound volumes of journals are for library use only and are not normally issued.

1. Circulation

• Smooth issuing and returning of books and materials.
• Helps users borrow essential resources for study and research efficiently.

Borrowing Rules:

• Students must be present; faculty may authorize messengers.
• Only valid members can borrow.
• Librarian may recall books anytime.
• Damaged books will not be issued.
• Latest journal issues remain in-library; PG students can borrow loose issues.

Borrowing Privileges:

Note:

1. Reference materials are for in-library use only and are not available for home lending.
2. * Home issuing
   ** reading room.

Overdue Charges:

• ₹10/day per book or journal
• Loss: Replace same/latest edition or pay 5× cost
• Damage: Fine of ₹50 + replacement cost

Clearance Certificate:

• All borrowed items returned
• Borrower’s card surrendered
• Dues cleared
• No clearance will be granted until all obligations have been fulfilled.

Rules for Reference / Reserved Items:

Key points:

• Reference books, rare books, bound journals, and other special materials usually cannot be borrowed.
• Some textbooks may be marked as “reserve copies” for limited use.
• High-demand books may not be reissued consecutively to the same member.
• The Librarian’s decision is final in special cases.

1. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)

• Web OPAC – Accessible via the internet for remote users.
• Campus/Intranet OPAC – Faster access within campus using the IP: 192.168.40.7
• Allows users to search the library’s collection of books, journals, and other resources anytime.

1. Reference Service

• Assists users in finding relevant information and using library resources effectively.
• Experienced staff provides guidance and support for research queries.

1. Referral Service

• Directs users to alternative sources or institutions when required resources are not available in KVV Library.
• Broadens research possibilities beyond the in-house collection.

1. EDD (Electronic Document Delivery)

• Provides digital copies of articles, research papers, and other documents on request.
• Ensures timely access to essential academic material.

1. Inter Library Loan (ILL)

• Facilitates borrowing and lending of materials with other libraries.
• Expands the range of accessible resources beyond our own collection.

1. Resource Sharing

• Collaborates with other institutions through resource-sharing networks.
• Gives users access to a wider pool of academic resources.

1. Plagiarism Detection Service:

• Offers plagiarism detection tools to maintain academic integrity.
• Supports originality in students’ and faculty’s scholarly work.