Dr. S.R.Ranganathan & his thoughts about libraries:
S.R. Ranganathan, in full Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, (born August 9, 1892, Shiyali, Madras, India. died September 27, 1972, Bangalore, Mysore), Indian librarian and educator who was considered the father of library science in India and whose contributions had worldwide influence.
Ranganathan was educated at the Hindu High School in Shiyali, at Madras Christian College (where he took B.A. and M.A. degrees in mathematics in 1913 and 1916), and at Teachers College, Saidapet. In 1917 he joined the faculty of Government College, Mangalore. He subsequently taught at Government College, Coimbatore, in 1920 and at Presidency College, University of Madras, in 1921–23. In 1924 he was appointed first librarian of the University of Madras, and in order to fit himself for the post he traveled to England to study at University College, London. He took up the job at Madras in earnest in 1925 and held it until 1944. From 1945 to 1947 he served as librarian and as professor of library science at Hindu University in Varanasi (Banaras), and from 1947 to 1954 he taught at the University of Delhi. During 1954–57 he was engaged in research and writing in Zürich. He returned to India in the latter year and served as visiting professor at Vikram University, Ujjain, until 1959. In 1962 he founded and became head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre in Bangalore, with which he remained associated for the rest of his life, and in 1965 he was honoured by the Indian government with the title of national research professor in library science.
Ranganathan’s chief technical contributions to library science were in classification and indexing theory. His Colon Classification (1933) introduced a system that is widely used in research libraries around the world and that has affected the evolution of such older systems as the Dewey Decimal Classification. Later he devised the technique of “chain indexing” for deriving subject-index entries. Other works of his included Classified Catalogue Code (1934), Prolegomena to Library Classification (1937), Theory of the Library Catalogue (1938), Elements of Library Classification (1945), Classification and International Documentation (1948), Classification and Communication (1951), and Headings and Canons (1955). His Five Laws of Library Science (1931) was widely accepted as a definitive statement of the ideal of library service. He also drafted plans for a national and several state library systems, founded and edited several journals, and was active in numerous professional associations.
The 5 Laws of Library Science is a theory proposed by S. R. Ranganathan in 1931, detailing the principles of operating a library system. Five laws of library science are called the set of norms, percepts, and guides to good practice in librarianship. Many librarians worldwide accept them as the foundations of their philosophy. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan conceived the Five Laws of Library Science in 1924. The statements embodying these laws were formulated in 1928. These laws were first published in Ranganathan's classic book entitled Five Laws of Library Science in 1931.
5 laws of Library Science are:
1. Books Are For Use 2. Every Reader His/Her Book 3. Every Book Its Reader 4. Save The Time Of The Reader 5. The Library Is A Growing Organism
These laws of Library Science are the "fundamental laws" of Library Science. These are applicable to any problem in the areas of library science, library service, and library practice. These laws have provided a scientific approach to the subject of library science. Even though S.R. Ranganathan proposed the Five Laws of Library Science before the advent of the digital age, they are still valid and equally relevant today.
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About Library:
College library occupies a prominent position and it is an important and integral part of the teaching, learning and research programme. It is not merely a depository of books, but an active workshop instrument in the production of or original thinking. The aim of college education and college libraries in inter-related. College library extends opportunities for self-education to the deserving and enthusiastic students without any distinction. College library stimulates the students to obtain, evaluate and recognize knowledge and to familiarize with the trends of knowledge for further education and learning new disciplines. The library supports the academic needs of students, research scholars, and Faculty of the college by providing information resources such as books, journals, periodicals, CDs, proceedings, reference books, project reports, and theses. The library has an organisation collection of thesis of Research student, publication of Teachers, subscribe and open- access e journals, collection of e books, Educational articles, question paper of B.Ed. seminar proceedings etc. The Library at GCE Akola, acts as a Learning Resources Centre to support the educational and research programmes of the institute by providing intellectual access to information to the faculty and students for their teaching and research. It caters to the information needs of the Faculty, Research Scholars and Students towards accessing information.
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is used for classification of books.
Library Rules :
The library is a place for individual study and research. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain an atmosphere of quiet dignity inside the library. Members are, therefore, reminded that conversation or consultation among themselves, group study or using of mobile phone or noisy and demonstrative greetings of friends, wearing of squeaky shoes or dragging the chair inside the library should be avoided. Smoking is not allowed. Throwing of paper bits or other scrap on the floor or writing on the tables and walls is not permitted. It is for you. Please help us to keep it clean, and serve you better. Students, Faculty Members, Visitors are allowed to bring their personal study materials within the library. While leaving the library they are requested to get their study materials, books checked by the library staff in the interest of security. Bags are not allowed inside the library.
Library Building & Infrastructure:
Library Building : (2617 Sq. Ft.) / (248.144 Sq. Mt.)
The Library building is on Ground floor & Infrastructure is as follows; • Reading hall seating capacity: 50 • Cubicals seating capacity: 8 • Librarian's cabin • Stack room • Seminar room • Committee room • Administrative room • Teacher's reading room • Resercher's study room
The college library is functioning on open access system to students and staff. The Library offers wide range of information services like;
• Reference service • Books Issue-Return service • Information service • Bibliographic service • Current awareness service • Selective Dissemination of Information service • Previous year question papers for B.Ed students • News & Notice bulletin board • Extension Service - 24*7 Read Online (Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere) access is available on college library website, having e contents available in full-text mode. • Granthalay Samruddhi Yojna • Closed-circuit television (CCTV) facility was also there for security purpose. • Accessible for people with Special Abilities • Internal Book Bank Service
Library Timing: • Monday to Friday : 11.00 am to 5.30 pm • Saturday : 8.00 am to 12.30 pm
Library Software:
The computerisation of library is under progress. In library Soul 2.0 software (INFLIBNET) has been installed to computerize the library collection.
Library Advisory Committee:
1. Dr.Vasudha V.Deo : Chairman 2. Librarian (vacant) : Member secretary 3. Dr.Asha M.Dharaskar : Member 4. Dr.Archana G.Watkar : Member 5. Dr.Sandhya U.Samudre : Member 6. Mr.Govind N.Chandurkar : Official Member 7. Mr.Pratik S.Gulbhele : Librarian (C.H.B.)