Murgaon Education Societys College of Arts and Commerce - [MES]

Murgaon Education Society’s Vasant Joshi College Library Established in 1972 is named after Dr. Tristao Braganza De Cunha a renowned freedom fighter from Goa. The Library is housed in a spacious separate building with a total carpet area of 632.15 sqmts. The library has a rare collection of books in French, Portuguese and English which have historical importance. These were donated by the relatives of the great freedom fighter Dr. T. B. Cunha After whom the library has been named.

The library is automated using KOHA Library Management Software (Version 21.11.01.000) devised by Katipo Communications and provided by Directorate of Higher Education Goa to the College Library. The Building is covered with CCTV Cameras located at vantage points in and around the library.

A Library Advisory Committee has been formed to cater to the teaching and learning needs of the users , smooth functioning of the library and safe guarding the interest of all sections of the library users, formation of policies, rules & regulations and implementing the library policies in a judicious manner for the growth and enrichment of the library. To meet the all the above objectives the Library is advised by a Library Advisory Committee with the following members and representatives.

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Library orientation is given to first year students of the college in the beginning of the academic year to familiarize the students with the library collection,Services, Library staff, rules and regulations. In additions we also meet the students individually. New faculty and students visiting the library are oriented to make best use of the Library Collection.

The students are allowed to borrow a maximum of two for a period of one week. Library follows an open access system wherein students can go to the stacks and select the books required by him /her.

The College Library has a rich collection of Reference books .In addition separate Periodical section is maintained .Selective dissemination of information and current awareness service is provide to the users as and when requested.

College Library provides book bank facility for the needy and meritorious students. Set of books are given to the students to be used and returned after the semester.