At GKVK Campus-kn - University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

At GKVK Campus

Dr. Venkataranga Naika K

University Librarian and Prof. Agril. Extension,
UAS Library, GKVK Bangalore – 560 065

+91-9449866909

80-23636234 Extn. 270(O)

08023433911(R)

librarian@uasbangalore.edu.in
univlibrn@rediffmail.com

The University Library functions as the primary information resource center and repository of printed and electronic resources for teaching, research and extension activities at the university. Apart from textbooks and recommended reading materials prescribed for each course offered at the university, the library houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on. The library facilitates access to electronic journals through its participation in consortia, such as CeRA. The library also subscribes to several e-journals directly from publishers as well as through reputed subscription agencies. At present, users can consult more than 1,50,000 books (available on shelves) and thousands of electronic books, journals. Online access is also provided to OCLC WorldCat, IDEAL- Indian Digital Ensemble of Agricultural Libraries, NDL- National Digital Library of India, Krishikosh, MJAS- Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, John Wiley-Blackwell e-books, CRCnetBASE e-Book, Yojana and Kurukshetra journals.

The library operations are automated using KOHA ((18.11.01.000 Version) software. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) which is on public domain provide with EZProxy enables users to search documents in possession of the library. The library is using the Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID), a state-of-the- art auto identification technique which helps in self-servicing and enhanced security. A separate e-resources section is provided in the library to browse CDs and DVDs of books, theses, and dissertations. These steps will greatly enhance the library’s efficiency in making the resources available to the academic community at large and also enable the institute to participate in various inter-library initiatives at national and internationallevels.

Our Library is providing extensive research support services such as citation analysis, usage of reference management tools, copyright and plagiarism support etc. We are using a Drillbit, a leading academic plagiarism tool to improve the quality of research publications. Library is constantly striving to identify and adopt the emerging academic and research support tools and helping the institute in achieving its vision and mission.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday	8.30am to 4.00pm
Saturday	8.30am to 1.00pm
Sunday	9.00am to 1.00pm

Programmes Conducted

All Sections

The collection of the University Library is as follows:

Sl. No.	Particulars	GKVK Library	CoA, Hassan	CoA, Mandya	CoS, Chintamani	Total
1	Books (including Back Volumes)	157703	20278	20853	13211	212045
2	Pamphlets	11490	12	99	1265	12866
3	Thesis/Dissertations	11963	–	178	67	12208
4	Reports	19276	12	722	241	20251
5	Microfilms	68	–	–	–	68
6	Microfiche	167	–	–	–	167
7	Maps	78	20	–	–	98
8	CD ROM’s/DVD’s/CDs	321	203	314	153	991
9	e-Books	207	25	18	20	270
10	e-Journals	27	29	–	5	61
	Total	201300	20579	22184	14962	259025

Sl. No.	Particulars	GKVK Library	CoA, Hassan	CoA, Mandya	CoS, Chintamani	Grand Total
1	Subscription of Foreign Journals	16	–	–	–	16
2	Subscription of Indian Journals	33	–	20	14	67
3	Journals received on Gift	60	–	4	24	88
4	Journals received on Exchange	38	–	–	–	38
5	Print and Online Journals	2	–	–	23	25
6	e-Journals	5	29	–	–	34
	Total	154	29	24	61	252

Sl. No.	Particulars	GKVK Library	CoA, Hassan	CoA, Mandya	CoS, Chintamani	Grand Total
1	Subscription of Foreign Journals	16	–	–	–	16
2	Subscription of Indian Journals	33	–	20	14	67
3	Journals received on Gift	60	–	4	24	88
4	Journals received on Exchange	38	–	–	–	38
5	Print and Online Journals	2	–	–	23	25
6	e-Journals	5	29	–	–	34
	Total	154	29	24	61	252

Constituent Colleges

Library Services

University Library has subscribed several Online Journals, Offline Databases, e-books, e-journals from 2007 onwards. In addition to this ICAR under NAIP Programme is providing access to 1706 full text journals related to the field of Agriculture and allied subjects.

Book Borrowing Facilities:

All house keeping activities including circulation and bar-coded. All the members of the University Library are issued with Electronic and Bar-coded membership card with Photograph. Books are issued to user through computer aided system and the user can see his/her status of membership and also his/her account on line.

Database of Current Periodicals:

In order to provide up to date and latest scientific information to the users, the Library is getting 294 Periodicals (print) including 49 foreign periodicals.

On-line Current awareness Service:

New books, Journals, Theses Reports, and Other information sources added to the University Library will be intimated to the UAS Scientists and Teachers through the e-mail and these can also be accessed through the UAS, Bangalore Website.

NON- CREDIT COURSE for PG Student:

To educate the users about how to access resources in library and utilize them using the new technology university library is conducting compulsory course “Library and Information Science Course PGS501 (0+1) NON- CREDIT COURSE for Master Degree Program” in library and information science as per academy regulation since 2010.

Text Book Bank for SC/ST Students:

The Library has separate Text Book Bank for SC/ST students over pursuing studies at UAS, Bangalore. This bank issues the books to the needy students for a given semesters for reference & use. The Text Book Bank has collection of 10,000 books in the area of Agricultural Sciences & Technology and Allied subjects.

Inter Library loan:

Publications that are not available in the Library and are requested by users can be obtained on loan from other Institutes, likewise publication will also be lent out on a reciprocal basis to other Institutes.

Reprographic Service:

Xerox / Photocopying service is made available in the Library at a nominal cost.

Reference Service:

Library Professionals are pleased to help the users in locating and disseminating information from the available sources in the Library.

User Education:

As a part of the dissemination of information the Library professionals are pleased to explain in detail the varieties of information sources available in the library.