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4.2 Computerization of administration and library

The CHARUSAT Knowledge Resource Centre (central library) and other Institutional
Libraries are using SOUL (Software for University Libraries) library management system to
manage day to day activities. SOUL is an integrated multi-user system that supports all in-
house operations of the Library. The SOUL 2.0 consists of modules on acquisition,
cataloguing, circulation, serials, article indexing and OPAC. The databases of books available
in the institutional and central libraries are being updated day to day with details of recently
acquired books.

The Resource Centre has installed RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) system to automate
library functions. RFID refers to small electronic devices that consist of a small chip and an
antenna. The chip typically is capable of carrying up to 2,000 bytes of data. The RFID device
serves the same purpose as a bar code or a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card or ATM
card; it provides a unique identifier for an object. RFID device must be scanned to retrieve the
identifying information.

The Resource Centre is also supported by CHARUNIDHI (CHARUSAT D Space), an open
access repository for scholarly and/or published digital content. It is an open source repository
software package. It is completely customizable to fit users need. It manages and preserves all
formats of digital contents such as PDF, Word, JPEG, MPEG, TIFF etc.

All functions of libraries are being managed with the help of computer technology,
communication technology and storage technology.

4.3 Library Services:

Existing Newly added Total
No. Value (In Lakhs) No. Value (In Lakhs) No. Value (In Lakhs)
Text Books 51691 239.9 4509 37.4 56200 277.5
Reference
Books 17569 87.9 2151 25.5 19720 113.5
e-Books 42 3.9 67 62.9 109 66.8
Journals 369 115.2 37 7.3 406 122.3
e-Journals 15161 69.2 34 8.3 15195 77.6
CD & Video 4243 0.3 488 0.03 4731 0.3
Others (Project
Reports/Theses) 4577 0.00 872 0.00 5449 0.00

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total

Computer 380 - CHARUSAT Budget
2680 386 06 - High config. Under 3066
Project
Printer 24- CHARUSAT Budget 208
180 28
04 – Under Project

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