NIRMAL HALOI COLLEGE LIBRARY PROFILE:

The Central Library of N.H. College was established in 1979. At the initial stage, it was managed by Dr. P.C. Goswami and N. Das. Library building is located at the central place of the college and is easily accessible by students, staff and others. Computerized and manual circulation is made available for issue, return and renewal of books. Teaching and learning system are supported by library through reading material. Our library is well equipped with textbooks, reference books, journals, periodicals and newspapers etc.
At present the Central Library is in a flourishing state, with an intact collection of about 20610 titles as of August 16, 2024. The Titles includes- Text books, References, Encyclopaedia. Borrower of this college are 2321 nos. of students (both male and female) and 41 nos. of teaching and non-teaching staff. An entry-in services competitive examination corner is available in the library, providing resources and support for students preparing for competitive exams. The library has a specific section called the Amar Patacharkuchi: A Collection of Native Publications corner that is devoted to preserving books from the region around it.
We have internet with Wi-Fi connectivity in the Library, E- Journals and E-Books (Under INFLIBNET-NLIST) and Book Bank and Xerox facilities in the Library. We also have E-Resource with 4 computers for students. SOUL 3.0 version is installed replacing the previous version SOUL 1.0 and data conversion is also done. Web OPAC is used on a single computer to search for library borrowers. Additionally, we have a special collection of magazines and journals in bound volumes from 1996. 1 national newspaper & 5 regional newspapers are available in the library.
We are trying our level best to make the library unique by applying modern facilities.

The following rules are mandatory for the students:
1. Library will remain open from 9.30 A.M. to 4 P.M. on all days except holidays.
2. Every student must come to the library with college uniform.
3. On entry, members are required to produce identity card issued by the college library.
4. Books and other belongings other than notebooks should be kept in the Property counter of the library.
5. All the library users should register their name and details with time to the Gate Register legibly.
6. Students can borrow books against their library cards. Books are normally issued for a period of 15 days.
7. Books borrowed by the Library Members may be recalled by the Librarian.
8. If any book borrowed from the library is lost, tom or damaged in any form, the value of the book will have to be borne by the borrower as per library rules.
9. Books are issued for the student on All Workings days as according to the Library Rules.
10. Non-Major students will be allowed to borrow 2(Two) books at a time and Major students will be allowed to borrow 3 (Four) books at a time.
11. In no case a student can keep a book for more than 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of issue. A fine of Re 1/- per day will be charged for every delayed day. In case a student does not return the book until I (One) month from the date of issue, the Library Committee will take disciplinary action.
12. No reference and rare book will be issued.
13. Silence should be strictly maintained in and around the Library.
14. Prior permission from the librarian and Signing in the Registers are required for using the following Library facilities-
i. Use of computer(Internet) in the Digital Library Chamber.
ii. Use of E books & E journal
iii. Use of Reference Book.
15. Rules for Book banks:
i. Meritorious and economically backward students may apply for the books at the beginning of the academic session.
ii. Book(s) will be issued for one year and the students have to pay an amount of rs. 20/- per book,
iii. The books must be returning before the final or annual examination.
iv. A student should prove himself/herself as economically backwards to avail the facility.
16. Library cards are not transferable.
17. Borrowers are responsible for the book(s) issued against the library card if lost.
18. Members can drop any suggestion, complains in the readers� suggestion box or contact the Librarian.
19. Mobile Phone should be kept in silent mode in the Library.
20. Use of Mobile phone is Strictly Prohibited.
21. Decorum & discipline should be maintained in the library. Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who will be Caught Practicing Unfair activities like spitting in and outside the Library premises, use of tobacco products, writing on the walls and reading tables, creating disturbance inside the Library etc.