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Library
The Library of Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science (Autonomous) — formally known as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) — stands as one of the most well-equipped academic libraries in the state of Goa.
Overview
The College Library serves as a central support system for the teaching, learning, and research activities of the institution. It maintains a well-organized collection of books, reference materials, journals, and electronic resources to meet the academic needs of students and faculty. The library follows systematic collection development practices aligned with the curriculum and institutional goals.
With automation and OPAC facilities, the library ensures easy access to information resources. It provides reference assistance and promotes information literacy through orientation programmes. The library strives to provide a learner-friendly environment that supports academic growth and intellectual development.
Vision and Mission of the Department
Vision
To be a dynamic and future-ready knowledge hub that provides integrated and innovative access to information resources, fosters strong partnerships with the teaching and learning community, upholds quality assurance, and delivers flexible, responsive library services that support the evolving academic mission of the college.
Mission
The mission of the College Library is to support and enrich the teaching, learning, and research activities of the institution by providing equitable and flexible access to relevant information resources, supported by quality services, modern facilities, and a learner-centric environment.
New Arrivals
Library Policy
Library Statistics
Printed Resources
Total No. Of Books
49723
Journals/Magazines
17
Newspapers
04
No. Of Dissertations
554
No. Of Bound Volumes
3227
Rare Collection
573
Electronic Resources
E-Books
195809 (Nlist)
E-Journals
6293
Cd/Dvds
576
Shodhganga Thesis
347609
N-List Database
Yes
Library Staff
The Library is supported by a committed team of professionals who facilitate access to information resources and contribute to the effective functioning of library services.
Poonam Madhukar Joshi
College Librarian
sgs001@chowgules.ac.in
Aditi Yogesh Malik
Librarian Grade I
uam001@chowgules.ac.in
Vishnu G. Kavlekar
Library Staff
ags001@chowgules.ac.in
Ashfaque Haveri
Library Staff
spg010@chowgules.ac.in
Research Support Facilities
Center For Research In Learning Resource Centre (Library)
The College Library serves as a central support system for the teaching, learning, and research activities of the institution. It maintains a well-organized collection of books, reference materials, journals, and electronic resources to meet the academic needs of students and faculty. The library follows systematic collection development practices aligned with the curriculum and institutional goals.
With automation and OPAC facilities, the library ensures easy access to information resources. It provides reference assistance and promotes information literacy through orientation programmes. The library strives to provide a learner-friendly environment that supports academic growth and intellectual development.
Knowledge Hub
Open Dictionary
- Cambridge Dictionary
- Maxine Berntsen Marathi English Dictionary
- The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
- Wikitionary
- Free Dictionary
- Your Dictionary
- Definitions Dictionary
- Merriam Webster Dictionary
- Multi lingual Dictionary
- Heinles Newbury House Dictionary of American English
- Grandiloquent Dictionary
- One look at 1062 dictionaries & A reverse dictionary
- Wordsmyth English dictionary and Thesaurus
- English Homophone Dictionary
- Medical Dictionary and abbreviations
- Collins Dictionaries
Citation Guide
Open Encyclopedia
Local
National Newspapers
World Newspapers
N-LIST
E-Shodh Ganga
Lokprabha Magazine
National Archives of India (NAI)
E-Shodh Sindhu
D-Space Chowgules
National Digital Library of India
NISCAIR Open Periodicals Repository
Library Timings
Timings
9.00am To 4.30pm (Mon-Fri)
9.00am To 1.00pm (Saturday)
Reading Room
9.00am To 4.30pm
Circulation Counter
9.15am To 4.15pm
Reference Timings
9.15am To 4.15pm
Online Access
Round The Clock (24x7)
