Padmanath Gohain Baruah Government Model Collegeপদ্মনাথ গোহাঞি বৰুৱা চৰকাৰী আদৰ্শ মহাবিদ্যালয়
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“By day, a lifted study-storehouse; night
Converts it to a flattened cube of light.
Whichever’s shown, the symbol is the same:
Knowledge; a University; a name.”
— Philip Larkin, 1983
The Library stands as a pivotal component in shaping the academic and intellectual landscape of any HEIs. It is more than just a repository of books—it is a vibrant, dynamic learning hub that empowers students, enriches scholarly pursuits, and cultivates a lifelong passion for knowledge. As a cornerstone of the HEIs academic framework, the library fosters academic excellence, supports personal and professional growth, and provides a sanctuary for reflection, inquiry, and research.
About the Library of P.N.G.B. Govt. Model College:
The operational activities of the College Library commenced in 2021, marking the beginning of its journey as a center for academic support and knowledge dissemination. The Library Advisory Committee, headed by the Principal as Chairperson, oversees its governance. The committee comprises all Heads of Departments (HoDs) as members, with the College Librarian serving as the Member Secretary.
Although currently in a developmental phase in terms of physical collections, the library is steadily expanding to meet the academic and informational needs of its user community through a combination of physical and digital resources.
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🛠️ Library and Information services:-
1. Circulation of Books/Journals
2. Reprography/Printing
3. Internet Access
4. Reference Service
5. Digital Library Services – Access to:
-National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
-British Council Digital Library ( JSTOR, EBSCO, Pro Quest)
- N-LIST
6. Remote Access to e-resources : Continued access to digital academic resources under One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) a flagship initiative of the Government of India, INFLIBNET Centre via INFED (Indian Access Management Federation). It enables remote access to electronic resources using institutional credentials.
8. Reading Room facility
9. Student Support Service : NSP facilitation and Digital Information Assistance ( Govt. Scholarships)
10. Complimentary Book Bank – Through the Government’s Free Textbook (FTB) initiative.
11. Literature search ( online databases)
12. User Orientation
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📚 Library Resources at a Glance :
• Printed Books (Textbooks & Reference): 2,000+ volumes
Magazines: 150 plus
• E-Journals: 6,000+ scholarly and peer-reviewed titles
• E-Books: 200,000+ academic and general interest books
• Digital Newspapers: 5,000+ national and international publications
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🗃️ Library Inventory Management and Workflow :
To ensure streamlined operations and efficient service delivery, the College is in the process of implementing an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS).
Open Educational Resources (OER) :
🌐 A Curated List of Open Educational Resources (OER) for Students and Faculty
In the age of digital transformation, access to quality education should not be hindered by boundaries or cost. Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed materials that support teaching, learning, and research. Below is a carefully selected list of some highly impactful OER platforms that can empower both students and faculty members in their academic journeys:
1. Commonwealth of Learning (COL) – COLCommons
A global leader in promoting open learning, the Commonwealth of Learning offers a rich platform of online micro-courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge across a wide spectrum of disciplines.
🔗 Visit COLCommons
2. British Columbia Open Textbook Project – BCampus Collection
The BC Open Collection, curated by BCcampus, features over a dozen thematic categories of textbooks and resources. These are readily accessible to educators and learners for use in classrooms, LMS platforms, or blended learning environments.
🔗 Explore the BCcampus Collection
3. Rice University’s OpenStax
A flagship initiative of Rice University, OpenStax provides high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks for free. It also supports educators through adaptable courseware and strategic partnerships to expand access to education.
🔗 Access OpenStax
4. eCampusOntario
Funded by the Government of Ontario, eCampusOntario supports innovation in digital learning. It leads a consortium of public colleges, universities, and Indigenous institutes to foster inclusive, technology-enhanced education.
🔗 Discover eCampusOntario
5. SkillsCommons
An initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor, SkillsCommons is a repository of free and open learning materials developed to prepare learners for 21st-century employment. It focuses on workforce development and career-aligned training.
🔗 Visit SkillsCommons
6. LibreTexts
Built on the idea of collaboration, LibreTexts brings together faculty, students, and scholars to develop and share dynamic, cost-free educational content. It aims to eliminate the financial burden of textbooks through open access.
🔗 Explore LibreTexts
7. Saylor Academy
Saylor Academy offers nearly 100 full-length, college and professional-level courses—all completely free. Courses are self-paced, expertly developed, and suitable for learners seeking certification or academic enrichment.
🔗 Learn at Saylor Academy
Contact us:
The Librarian
College Library, P.N.G.B. Government Model College.
For suggestion and feedback: pngbcentrallibrary@gmail.com
| e-Books and Other Resources | ||
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| Sl. No. | Name of the Resources | Website |
| 1 | Directory of Open Access Books | Click here |
| 2 | Springer Open Access Books | Click here |
| 3 | INTECH Open Access Books | Click here |
| 4 | Project Gutenberg e Books | Click here |
| 5 | abhilekh-patal | Click here |
| 6 | National Digital Library of India | Click here |
| 7 | Higher Secondary 1st Year e books | Click here |
| 8 | Higher Secondary 2nd Year e Books | Click here |
| 9 | assamarchive | Click here |
| 10 | Govt. of Assam statistical handbooks, economic surveys etc. | Click here |
| 11 | egyankosh | Click here |
| 12 | National Library of India ( OER),MoC,GoI | Click here |
| 13 | OASIS | Click here |
| 14 | Openstax | Click here |
| 15 | Open Textbook Library | Click here |
| 16 | South Asia Open Archives (SAOA) | Click here |
| 17 | Open Government Data (OGD) Platform India | Click here |
| 18 | Encyclopedia.com | Free Online Encyclopedia | Click here |
| 19 | EBSCO Open Dissertations | Click here |
| 20 | EBSCO Open Dissertations | Click here |
| 21 | shodhganga | Click here |
| 22 | e-PGPathashala | Click here |
| 23 | Online Courses ( Swayam) | Click here |
| 24 | e-contents, Ministry of Education, GoI | Click here |
| 25 | E-Resources under ONOS | Click here |
| e-Journals and Other Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Name of the Resources | Website |
| 1 | Directory of Open Access Journals | Click here |
| 2 | Cambridge University core publications open access | Click here |
| 3 | Springer Open Access journals | Click here |
| 4 | Science Direct OA | Click here |
| 5 | Oxford Open Access | Click here |
| 6 | Elsevier OA Journals | Click here |
| 7 | Taylor & Francis Open Access | Click here |
| 8 | unpaywall | Click here |
| 9 | openaccessbutton. | Click here |
| 10 | Google Scholar | Click here |
| 11 | Digital Commons Network | Click here |
| 12 | N-LIST Log in ( for subscribed e-resources) | Click here |
| 13 | JSTOR | Click here |
| 14 | E-resources (ONOS) | Click here |
| 15 | MyLOFT | Click here |
