Central Library
Lala Rural College, Lala
Library at a Glance
2407.06
Sq. Ft. Library Area
50
Seating Capacity
15,069
Printed Volumes
9,013
Total Titles
Koha
Library Automation
DELNET
E-Resource Access
Library Services
📚 Circulation Service
The library provides book issue and return facilities to students, faculty members and staff. Registered users can borrow books as per their category and library rules.
📖 Reference Service
The library staff assist users in locating books, journals, articles, reference sources and other academic materials required for study, teaching and research.
🔍 OPAC Service
Online Public Access Catalogue allows users to search books and other resources available in the library by title, author, subject or keyword.
🌐 E-Resources
The Central Library provides access to electronic resources through DELNET, which includes books, journals, articles, databases and other digital learning materials.
📄 Old Question Papers
Previous years’ question papers are available in the library for student reference. Printed and scanned copies are also provided whenever required.
🏦 Book Bank Facility
The Book Bank facility supports economically weaker and meritorious students by providing access to required books as per library rules and eligibility.
🔄 Inter-Library Loan
Through DELNET, the library facilitates inter-library loan and document delivery services to access books, journals and other resources from member libraries.
🖨 Photocopying & Printing
The library provides photocopying, printing and scanning facilities to help students and faculty members reproduce study materials, documents and question papers.
📢 Information Display Service
The library notice board displays important information related to library updates, college notifications, job vacancies, schemes, newspaper clippings and academic opportunities.
🏆 Best Library User Award
To encourage effective use of library resources, the Best Library User Award is given to selected students and faculty members based on library usage, reading habits and discipline.
Library Working Hours
| Service / Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Week Days Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| During Examination Time | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Circulation Service | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Photocopying / Printing Service | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Other Holidays | Closed |
