The Post Graduate Department of Commerce at VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics in Margao, Goa, organized a comprehensive library orientation session for the M. Com Part-I students on 6th July 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, in classroom T-304. The session conducted by the college Librarian, Ms. Manasi D. Rege and Ms. Ravila Talaulikar, focused on raising awareness about the various facilities available in the library and the digital access provided for various library programs.
The orientation aimed to familiarize students with the extensive resources and services the library offers, ensuring they can fully utilize the available materials for their academic and research needs.
Ms. Manasi D. Rege began the session with an introduction, emphasizing the concept of the hybrid library, which integrates both physical and digital resources. She highlighted the library’s extensive collection, which includes over 36,500 printed books and 145 e-books. The library also subscribes to 12 local newspapers, 4 national newspapers, and 2 e-newspapers.
Ms. Manasi discussed the importance of library ethics, outlining the rules and guidelines students need to follow to maintain a respectful and productive environment. She then detailed the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled services available in the library, including the e-library platform ‘Vigyankosh,’ which supports collaborative learning and provides access to a wide range of digital resources.
Students were also introduced to the use of QR codes for availing various library services, making it easier to access information quickly and efficiently. Ms. Manasi explained the procedures for borrowing and returning books, seeking reference and research assistance, availability of sample question papers and the ‘Career Zone’ notice boards, which offers valuable resources for academic and career planning.
Ms. Ravila Talaulikar led the second part of the session, showcasing the various digital facilities available for students. She demonstrated how students could access these resources through the college website or by visiting the library.
She discussed Nlist, which offers access to over 6,000 e-journals and 31,000 e-books. She also introduced Magzter, a service providing a wide range of e-magazines and newspapers.
Additionally, she covered the National Digital Library, which contains millions of e-books available for college students to access and use for academic and research purposes. Ms. Ravila also mentioned the Pearson e-library, with 145+ e-books accessible to each student. She highlighted the availability of renowned publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Economic Times Prime for newspaper access.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Deepika Kholkar, a student, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons for their valuable insights and guidance.
The Library Orientation Session was a resounding success. It provided new students with a comprehensive introduction to the library’s resources, services, and facilities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the library and enhance their academic experience. As students embark on their academic studies, the library orientation has undoubtedly set a strong foundation for their future academic success. A total of 15 M.Com Part-I students attended the orientation session.
