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About Central Library

St. Xavier’s College Central Library is one of the oldest college libraries of Ranchi. It started functioning in 1947. At present, the library holds 1,68,874 books and 105 national and international periodicals. Apart from online database provided by N-List, the library also holds e-journal and e-book database of renowned publishers such as Sage. The Central library is automated with library management software called “Alice for Window”. The web OPAC is fully functional. Apart from the Central Library there are department libraries managed by the respective department and a separate PG library with 5,750 books for postgraduate students.

Mission

The Central Library occupies a place of pride in St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi and is an essential component of the institute’s education. The library mission is to make its resources available to all the student and staff of the college.


The College Library offers following Services to its Members:

  1.  Library membership
  2.  Book Lending Service
  3.  Online Catalogue (OPAC)
  4.  Photocopy Service
  5.  Reference Service
  6.  User’s Orientation
  7.  Reading Room service for text books, reference books, periodicals, Newspapers etc.

Library Timing:

  • General Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday), Sundays & other Holidays Closed.
  • Circulation Section: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday), Sundays & other Holidays Closed.
  • Reading Room Section: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday), Sundays & other Holidays Closed.
  • Photocopy Section: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday), Sundays & other Holidays Closed.

Library Rules:

  1.  ID card is compulsory for entering in the library.
  2.  ID card is NON-TRANSFERRABLE. Using someone else’s ID is a punishable offence.
  3.  Silence has to be maintained and no discussion is permitted in the library.
  4.  Use of mobile phone with or without headphone is strictly prohibited in the library.
  5.  Enter your name and sign in the register kept at the entrance.
  6.  Copy and textbooks are not allowed in the magazine room.
  7.  All students are allowed to borrow 2 books at a time for a period of 15 days. An overdue charge of Rs. 1/- will be charged per book  per day if not returned within the due date.
  8.  All the students and representatives of Publishers entering in the Library shall keep their bags and other personal belongings at the  property counter.
  9.  Users of the library should not deface, mark, cut or damage the reading material in any way. Persons doing so are liable to be fined  heavily.
  10.  Sleeping, eating and having refreshments inside the Library are strictly prohibited.
  11.  Any indiscipline in the Library will lead to serious disciplinary actions.
  12.  Show the books and other materials which are being taken out of the library to the staff at the entrance counter.

Library Staff:

  S. No.   Name   Designation   Qualification
1   Ramesh Kumar   Librarian   B.A., M.L.I.Sc., NET
2   Amit R.N. Dungdung   Assistant Librarian (B.Ed. Library)   B.A., M.L.I.Sc., NET
3   Preeti Vandana   Assistant Librarian   M.A., M.L.I.Sc.
4   Suman Toppo   Assistant Librarian   B.A., M.L.I.Sc.
5   Krishna Kumar   Library Assistant   B.Sc.(IT), M.L.I.Sc.
6   Saurabh Robert Surin   Library Assistant   B.A., M.L.I.Sc.
7   Manoj Anup Kujur   Library Assistant (PG Library)   B.A., B.L.I.Sc.
8   Kushal Soreng   Library Assistant (PG Library)   B.A., M.L.I.Sc.
9   Lalita Rose Mary Ekka   Library Attendant   B.A.
10   Bimal Toppo   Library Attendant   B.A.
11   Premlata Ekka   Library Attendant   B.A.
12   Manish Anand Soreng   Library Attendant   B.A.(Appearing)
13   Anima Sushma Kullu   Grade IV Staff   B.A.