Hansraj College - [HRC]

Hansraj College Library Overview

Hansraj College was established in 1948. Its library is one of the largest in terms of space and collection among north campus colleges of the University of Delhi. The library is well established, automated, and air-conditioned.

The library is located at the centre of the campus. It uses RFID technology and runs on Integrated Multiuser Library Management Software called KOHA. The library has Wi-Fi connectivity and is under CCTV camera surveillance.

RFID Technology in the Library

The college library adopted RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology in 2016. This technology is used for library housekeeping operations, an efficient security system, and better tracking of materials throughout the library.

RFID helps in faster circulation of books, inventorying, and material handling. The library also uses an automated book drop and self-service kiosk.

The RFID system includes the following components:

• KIOSK
• Staff workstation
• RFID reader
• Security gate
• Book drop box
• RFID tags
• RFID enabled member ID card

The system also alerts users through e-mail and SMS.

Library Collection

The college library has more than 1,37,000 books. It also has around 9,200 book bank collections, 23 newspapers, and 98 journals and magazines.

The library holds reference materials and a Student Aided Fund collection. It has a strong collection of text, general, and reference books to support the academic needs of students and faculty members.

The collection covers science disciplines including:

• Botany
• Zoology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Electronics
• Anthropology
• Life science

The collection also covers arts and commerce disciplines. Apart from the in-house collection, the library provides full access to thousands of online journals through DULS.

Lost Library Card and Books Rules

Loss of a library card must be reported to the Library immediately. The student must fill the prescribed forms available at the library and on the college website.

Students must report in writing to the librarian if library books are lost. Members must replace the lost books as soon as possible. If a lost book is out of print or not available in the market, this must be reported to the Librarian.