Introduction
The central library of Utkal University, named after its first Vice Chancellor, Professor Pranakrushna Parija, is one of the finest libraries in the state of Odisha. Set up in 1946 in Cuttack, it was shifted to the campus of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar in1962. The building of the library, an impressive edifice, is spread over 28,000 square foot and comprises large reading rooms, periodical, reference, manuscript, documentation and text-book and administrative sections. The holdings of the library consist of more than two Lakhs of books and 5800 rare manuscripts. To serve the information needs of its large number of users in a globalised world the library, as part of INFLIBNET e-ShodhSindhu Consortium and OSHEC Consortium provides them access to wide variety of e-resources. The faculty, students, research scholars and employees of the University find Parija Library a vibrant and welcoming learning space.
History: Parija library was first located at Bhrdhaman Kothi, Cuttack in 1946. Then it was shifted to Utkal University Library Building in 1962. Parija Library in Utkal University was set up in 1946 at Vani Vihar in Bhubaneswar and was named so in the memory of the first Vice-Chancellor and a great scientist Late Dr. Pranakrushna Parija.
Location: Parija Library in Utkal University at Vani Vihar has its own building within the campus. The library is situated in the heart of the campus. It occupies 28.000 sq. ft. The reading room occupies 7500 sq. ft. for 200 users, Periodical Section comprises 1800 sq. ft. for 60 users, Reference section comprises 1500 sq. ft., Administrative room occupies 2800 sq. ft., and Manuscript Section occupies 2500 sq. ft.
Library Sections: The library has eight sections. Sections are i.-Acquisition section, ii.- Technical Section, iii.-Periodical Section, iv.-Circulation Section, v.-Reference Section, vi.-Documentation Section, Vii.-Administrative Section, Viii.-Text book Section, ix.- Manuscripts Section, each section is headed by three Asst. Librarian.
Working Hours: Parija Library in Utkal University open on all working days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. Books are issued on all working days from 10.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Library Committee: A library committee has been formed for the maintenance of the Parija Library in Utkal University. The committee frames the rules and regulations of the library after approval from University authorities.
Staffs of Parija Library: Parija Library has 46 sanctioned posts and Library Office has 19 sanctioned posts.
E-RESOURCES
E-BOOKS (Parija Library has subscribed following e-books)
- EMERALD-2119 books
- TAYLOR&FRANCIS–10,516 books
- IOP SCIENCE-325 books
- SAGE INDIA-1143 books
OSHEC Consortium: This is a completely a new initiative of OSHEC consortium for e-resources for Universities and colleges. All stake holders must be utilizing EBSCO e-Resources for Universities and college through EBSCO-OSHEC consortium for e-resources specially designed for HEI under Higher Education Department Govet.of Odisha.
- E-journal-16000
- E-books- 200000
- E-ShodhSindhu– All Journals of 13 Publishers (7091)
- Shodhganga–5400(thesis)
- EBSCO- 16000-Journal, 200000-e-Books
- ShodhChakra
Acquisition section
A library acquisition is the department of a library responsible for the selection and purchase of materials or resources. The department may select vendors, negotiate consortium pricing, arrange for standing orders, and select individual titles or resources. Acquisition section also includes keeping of Thesis records of all the 27 departments and their CD in the format of softcopy.
- Total No. of Books in the Library:2,71,622
Circulation Section
- Lending materials to library users
- Checking in materials returned
- Monitoring materials for damage and routing them to the appropriate staff for repair or replacement
- Collecting statistics on library use, i.e. patron transactions, material checkouts, etc.
- Charging and receipting overdue fines.
- Send out overdue notices to borrower.
- Operating automated filing and recovery system and technology.
- Adapt to new software and equipment.
- Perform moderate physical work including the ability to carry, pull, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Bend and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to conduct/reconcile financial reports.
- Communicate via telephone, email.
- Ability to see and read materials..
- Maintain the stacks by re-shelving materials in library by call number whether Dewey Decimal system or Library congress system.
Reference Section
The Reference section of the library contains information-dense resources, such as encyclopaedias, dictionaries, thesaurus, atlases, and reference handbooks. The basic purpose of a reference section is to assist clients to access information in the library’s collection and from other sources, and to make the best selection from the collection.The Reference section of the Library houses the Library’s reference books, which are those materials that are meant to aid research by providing quick and accessible information on any particular topic.
Manuscript Section
The Manuscript Section has 3888 palm Leaf Manuscripts from 13th Century onwards .Written in Sanskrit and other Indian scripts. Dealing with ancient culture and heritage.
Text Book Section
This section is situated in Ground Floor and only manages text books in different stacks of the library subject-wise.
Reading Hall
It possesses approximate 7500 sq ft and at a time 200 users can sit.
Newspaper Section
This section is situated in Ground Floor and is mainly responsible for the management of newspapers subscribed by the Parija library.
Section for the Visually Challenged
Central library has created a separate section particularly for the users with visual impairments .This section is having a well-furnished room with one computer which is connected with internet reserved for users with visual impairments. The computer with Window10 operating system is installed with JAWS Screen reader which helps the visual impaired user for reading and writing through the Braille keyboard. JAWS is a computer screen reader program for Microsoft Windows that allows blind and visually impaired users to read the screen either with a text-to-speech output or by a refreshable Braille display.
Property Counter
Users are advised to keep their personal belongings including handbags, hats, printed materials, umbrellas, etc. in the property counter which is at the left side of the entrance. Personal belongings kept in the property counter have to be taken on the same day.
E-Resources Section
This section is situated in First Floor and contains 30 nos. of PCs at present and is mainly used by the users for accessing e-resources of the library. Library provides online information resources covering bibliographic databases, electronic reference books, search engines for full text books, and digital collections of data.
Administrative Section
This section is responsible for the handling of the routine administrative works such as correspondence of receipts and dispatch works, bill processing, keeping records of various administrative activities etc. They also deal with the requisition of stationery and other infrastructure and other miscellaneous items required by the library
First floor
First floor having subjects of :- Library & Information Science, Encyclopaedia& Dictionary, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Sociology-Social Anthropology-Cultural Anthropology, Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law-constitution, Public Administration, Military Art & Science, Social Pathology, Criminology, Education, Commerce & Trade Communication Transports, Customs&Folklore, Language & Linguistics.
Second Floor
Second floor having subjects of : Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Bengali, Biology, Bio-Technology, Botanical science, Business Administration , Chemistry, Commerce, Engineering, English Literature, European History, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Mathematics, Medical Science, Odia, Physics, Sanskrit, Urdu, Zoological Science.
Third Floor:-
Third Floor having subjects of :- Back Volume Section of Anthropology, Commerce, Economics, Geography, History, Labour Welfare Law, Library Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sanskrit, Science Sociology, Statistics.
Fourth Floor:-
Fourth Floor having Thesis Section including Anthropology, Ayurveda, Botany Business Administration (MBA), Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science & Application (MCA), Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Geography, Geology, Hindi, History, Home Science, Law, Library Science, Math, Music, Odia, Pharmacy, Physics, Philosophy, PMIR, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Tourism, Women Studies, Zoology.
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Go to Link:- http://parijalibrary.nic.in/
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Chief Librarian,
Contact: 9040005828
