Scottish Church College

(A Christian Minority Institution) | Parent Body: Church of North India Estd. 1830 | Affiliated to University of Calcutta
NAAC Re-Accredited Grade 'A' Institution (3rd Cycle)

About the Library

The college has a well- equipped automated library containing more than 1,18,000 books and 13402 journals. It serves as the hive of academic activities for students, scholars and faculty members in the pursuit of excellence in their respective area of academic pursuits. The library is fully automated with the utilisation of the LIBSYS software. Internet access from the library is available with a small number of computers for staff and students for searching digitized catalogues. Access to online journals and bibliographic databases is provided to the faculty members through the UGC Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET). The efforts to transform into a fully digital library are underway.

Library Timing:

Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am - 1.30 pm
Library Timing for B.Ed. 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm
Submission of requisition slips 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Issue of books 2.30 pm - 4.45 pm
Return of books Any time during the working hours.

Issuing Library Cards:

Identity/LIbrary cards will be issued after the completion of the admission process. However, students will be permitted to use the Reference Section on producing their admission pay receipts.

Library Rules:

  • Students must observe strict silence in the library.
  • Students are permitted to enter the Reading Section only on the production of Library Card.
  • Each student can borrow maximum two books from the general section and two books from the Book Bank. The maximum lending period is 15 calendar days.
  • If a student retains a book beyond the maximum permitted period, a fine is imposed at the rate of Rs. 1.00 (One Rupee only) per day beyond the maximum period.
  • Absence from the college is not accepted as an excuse for not returing the book(s) in time.
  • Borrowers are responsible for the books which stand against their names. If a book is found damaged at the time of issue, it must be brought to the notice of the Librarian. If the damage is detected at the time of return, the borrower is to compensate for the damage.
  • Sub-lending or transferring of books to another person's name is not permitted.
  • Any loss of books must be immediately reported to the Librarian. The borrower is liable to pay the defult fine, if any, till the date of such report. He/she will be held responsible for replacing the lost book or paying the cost of replacement of the book.
  • The Librarian has the authority to call back any book at any time. If not returned within the stipulated time, a penalty will be imposed.
  • A fine of Rs. 70.00 (Rupees seventy only) will be imposed for issue of duplicate Library/Identity card.
  • All students must return the borrowed books before TWO weeks of the commencement of the annual University examinations. Admit cards will be issued only after the clearance from the Library.
  • Mark sheets will not be issued to the students who are not successful in the University Examinations until they return the books to the library.
  • Students must surrender the library cards to the library soon after they become casual students. Casual students may use the Reference Section of the library on production of the valid college fee receipt. They are not allowed to borrow books from the Library.
  • Students are also encouraged to make use of the Class Library available with most departments of the college.
  • Third Year pass out students should withdraw their caution money by 15th December every year. Otherwise money will be forfeited.
  • Prasanna Kumar and Pankaj Nalini Dutta Memorial Scholarship for securing highest marks in Part I B.Sc. Hons Exam.

Scholarships and Fee Concession:

All scholarships and concession in fees are offered and held subject to the good conduct and satisfactory progress of the holders.

Fee Concession / Free Studentship:

Certain concession in tuition fees in the form of granting full, half tuition fee waiver are awarded to meritorious and needy students. Application forms in the prescribed format (available from the Bursar's office) are to be filled in and submitted within due date, as would be notified in due course for consideration. Application forms must be complete in all respect. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Applicants along with their guardians are to appear before the selection committee for final selection.

New Addition to the Library:

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