About Library


Kohinoor College Library

Library Resources

Kohinoor College Library provides information to the library users. Library Resources include Books, Text Books, Reference Books, Competitive Exam Books, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and CD/DVDs.

Library Collection

The library has 15,415 printed books, subscribes to 42 Journals and Magazines, and 12 Newspapers. It also contains Reference Books, CD/DVD Globes, and Maps (WORLD, INDIA & MAHARASHTRA), and an Atlas.

Library Facilities

The library has a computerized database and uses LMS Library Management Systems Software. It provides access to the UGC INFLIBNET N-List Programme and M-Library from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathawada University, Aurangabad. OPAC and bar-coding facilities are also available. The college has a Digital Library for Students and Staff Members.

The Succession of Librarians

Sr. No. Name of Staff Designation Educational Qualification
1 Dr. Sarika Renguntwar Librarian M.Lib., M.phill, Ph.D.
2 Shri. Sachin Padhagan Lib. Att B.Lib., M.A. Marathi
3 Shaikh Sameer Lib. Att M.A. Economics, Ph.D.
4 Ravi Rathod Lib. Clerk B.A.
5 Shaikh Badasha Usman Lib. Att M.A. Pol. Sci., PhD. Registration

Library Architecture

The College library has 4038.26 sq.meter on the second floor and consists of the Reading Room Section, Circulation Section, Journals/Periodicals Section, Reference & Competitive Section, Librarian’s Cabin, Digital Library, and Library Stacks Room.

Users

The library users include all the students of Junior College, Under Graduate, and Post Graduate, teaching Faculty, and Non-teaching Staff. It has about 812 Junior College students, 1683 Under Graduate students, 479 Post Graduate students, 46 teaching, and 23 Non-teaching staff.

Collection

The library houses 15,415 books at present. It subscribes to 42 Journals and Periodicals related to subjects and recreational Magazines. It also subscribes to 12 Newspapers in English, Hindi, and Marathi as per the needs of UG & PG students and staff.

Library at a Glance

Particulars Total Nos.
Total No. of Books 15415
No. of Titles 2876
Text Books 3903
Ref. Books 7665
Senior Books 12959
Junior Books 514
PG Books 760
B. Voc Books 134
Book Bank Scheme 458
Donated Books 590
Journals/ Periodicals/Magazines 42
Audio-Video Visuals 150
Periodicals Back Vol. Bounds 209
Glob 01
Map 03
Atlas 01
Newspaper 12
E-Resources 1. INFLIBNET N-List E-books- 199500, E-Journals- 6000
2. M-Library

Number of Students & Staffs (2023-24)

Students and Staff Strength Number
Junior students 812
Senior Students 1683
PG Students 479
B.C.A. 158
B.B.A. 30
Teaching Staff 46
Non-Teaching Staff 31
Total 2760

Library Staff

Sr. No. Name of Staff Members Designation Educational Qualifications
1 Dr. Sarika Bhagwanrao Renguntwar Librarian M.Lib., M.phil, Ph.D.
2 Shri.Sachin Padghan Lib. Att. M.A. Marathi, B.Lib
3 Shaikh Sameer Lib. Att. M.A. Economics, Ph.D.
4 Shri. Ravi Rathod Library Clerk M.A., B.A.
5 Shaikh Badsha Usman Lib. Att. M.A. Pol. Sci., PhD. Registration

Library Timing

  • On working days the library is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
  • Daily issuing counter is open for the students from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30.p.m.
  • Reading Room is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. During examinations timing is extended from 7.30 p.m.
  • Reading Room is kept open on Sunday and public Holidays from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 during the examination period.
  • During the period of vacation library is open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Library Services

  • Books Borrowing Facility

  • Reference service

  • Career Guidance/ Competitive Skills Development

  • Internet Service

  • OPAC –Online public Access Catalogue

  • Reprographic Service

  • CAS Current Awareness Service

  • News paper clipping service

  • Book Bank Scheme

Academic Year 2024-25 List of Journals

Sr. No. Subject Description Frequency Price
1 Electronics International Journal of Research in Circuits, Devices and Systems Half Yearly 2240
2 Physics Letters in High Energy Physics Annually 2800
3 Zoology International Journal of Zoology Studies Half Yearly 2400
4 Botany International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research Quarterly 3200
5 Chemistry International Journal of Chemical Studies Bi-Monthly 2800
6 Computer Science International Journal of Computing, Programming and Database Management Half Yearly 2240
7 Mathematics International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics Bi-Monthly 2800
8 Microbiology Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research Half Yearly 2000
9 Geology & Geography International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment Half Yearly 2360
10 Environmental Science International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research Half Yearly 3200
11 Commerce & Economics International Journal of Commerce and Economics Half Yearly 2240
12 Commerce & Economics International Journal of Business, Economics & Management Annually 2000

Academic Year 2024-25 List of Journals

Sr. No. Subject Description Frequency Price
1 Electronics International Journal of Research in Circuits, Devices and Systems Half Yearly 2240
2 Physics Letters in High Energy Physics Annually 2800
3 Zoology International Journal of Zoology Studies Half Yearly 2400
4 Botany International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research Quarterly 3200
5 Chemistry International Journal of Chemical Studies Bi-Monthly 2800
6 Computer Science International Journal of Computing, Programming and Database Management Half Yearly 2240
7 Mathematics International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics Bi-Monthly 2800
8 Microbiology Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research Half Yearly 2000
9 Geology & Geography International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment Half Yearly 2360
10 Environmental Science International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research Half Yearly 3200
11 Commerce & Economics International Journal of Commerce and Economics Half Yearly 2240
12 Commerce & Economics International Journal of Business, Economics & Management Annually 2000
13 Commerce & Economics International Journal of Financial Management and Economics Half Yearly 2340
14 English International Journal of English Research Half Yearly 3040
15 Hindi International Journals of Hindi Research Bi-Monthly 2800
16 Marathi Muktha Surjan Quarterly 500
17 Urdu Peshraft Monthly 400
18 Phy. Edu. International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education Bi-Monthly 3160
19 Psychology International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders Half Yearly 2000
20 Home Science International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Quarterly 3040
21 Political Science International Journal of Political Science and Governance Half Yearly 2000
22 History International Journal of History Half Yearly 2000
23 Sociology International Journal of Sociology and Humanities Half Yearly 2400
24 Public Admin. Sanskritik Aur Samajik Annusandhan Half Yearly 1950
Grand Total 55410

Academic Year 2024-25 List of Magazines

Sr. No. Magazines Frequency Price
1 Yojana Monthly 264
2 Lakhashaved Chalu Gadhamodi Quarterly 520
3 Science Reporter Monthly 900
4 India Today English Weekly 4800
5 Navkri Express Weekly 720
6 Rojgar Navkri Sandhabha Weekly 720
7 Employment News Weekly 720
8 Current Affairs English For all Competitive Exam Monthly 540
9 Current Affairs Marathi For all Competitive Exam Monthly 540
10 Reader’s Digest Monthly 1200
11 Kutukshetra Monthly 264
12 Udhojayak Monthly 900
13 Yashachi Parikrama MPSC/UPSC Exam Monthly 840
14 Pratiyogita Darpan English Monthly 1500
15 Business Today Weekly 4800
16 Samanya Dhan Darpan Monthly 1500
17 Civil Services Chronicle English Monthly 1620
18 Civil Services Chronicle Marathi Magazines for IAS Monthly 1620
Grand Total 29208

Subscribed Periodicals for the Year 2024-25

Newspapers

English

  • Lokmat Times

Hindi

  • Lokmat Samachar

Marathi

  • DainkLokmat

  • Sakal

  • Navrashatra

  • Samana

  • Pudhari

  • Punyanagari

  • Anand Nagari

  • Maharashtra Times

  • Divya Marathi

  • Agroone

Library Facilities

  1. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
  2. Internet facility with Access to N-List E-Resources for faculty and students.
  3. Scanner
  4. Photocopy Machine
  5. Printer
  6. CCTV camera
  7. Mobile App

Library Services

  1. Books Borrowing Facility
  2. Reference service
  3. Career Guidance/Competitive Skills Development
  4. Internet Service
  5. OPAC – Online Public Access Catalogue
  6. Reprographic Service
  7. CAS - Current Awareness Service
  8. Newspaper Clipping Service
  9. Book Bank Scheme