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About


SCON library was established in the year 2007 with an objective to access the adequate reading material to the students and there by expand their knowledge base in Nursing:

SCON library has implemented KOHA integrated library Management software. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) of books and other reading material are accessible from any location. OPAC consists of books, AV material, print journals and magazines, Theses ( http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in ).
There are total 4 four sections in the library: Circulation Section, Reference Section, Reading Hall, Journals and IT Zone

Collection

Print Collection

Sr. No. Name of the Collection Number of the collection as on July 2022
1 Books 5359
2 Magazines 1
3 Journals 7
Library Timings
Days Library Reading Hall Issue-Return
Monday to Saturday  08.30 am to 6.30 pm  08.30 am to 6.30 pm  08.30 am to 6.30 pm

General Rules for SCON Students
  • Identity Card is mandatory for getting access to the library.
  • All members are advised to come to the Library in decent dress
  • The member should register his /her attendance in the register that is kept at the counter near the entrance
  • Member must register the name and time in the attendance register at the time entry and exit time.
  • Member shall not bring personal belonging (including personal books and other printed materials). Only loose papers, pen and pencil is allowed
  • Beverages and Eatables are strictly not allowed inside the Library.
  • Member shall not smoke, drink or spit in any part of the library.
  • All users are requested to keep their mobile phones switched off or in silent mode when in the library
  • Member shall observe a strict silence in the Library.
  • No conversation is entertained in the library
  • Important topics from Reference Books/Current Issues of Periodicals can be photocopied on request.
  • In case the book/magazine/Journal is lost, replace the same
  • Books must be handled carefully. Tearing/ damaging the books is strictly not allowed. If found a stringent disciplinary action will be taken against the individual.
  • Member shall not write upon, damage or mark any book of the library.
  • Member leaving the library should stop at the exit so that the person on security counter can check the material borrowed or taken out by them.
  • Member should not replace the book that is once removed from the shelf. It should be kept on the book trolley or on table nearest to them.
  • The newspaper(s) are available on the newspaper stand for reading. Member is strictly prohibited to remove the newspaper from the stand or cutting/ damaging any part of it.
  • Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he/ she will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource.
  • No photography of the Library shall be taken without the prior permission of the concerned authorities.
  • Suggestion Slips are available at the circulation desk for use. Suggestion slips should be dropped in the suggestion box only.
  • The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner and this will be brought disciplinary committee notice
  • User may suggest/recommend book/books, which are useful for their study. Recommendation can be done online through OPAC (http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in)

Membership

Membership is by default extended to

  1. Faculty (Full time and Visiting) and staff of Symbiosis College of Nursing.
Rules for the Members
  1. Students, Faculty and Staff of SCON avail the facility by producing the Library card of the SCON. Library-card is the only mandatory criteria to avail SCON library membership.
  2. Members should adhere to the dress code of the institute.
  3. Reading Hall Members should carry their own material for study.
  4. Library will terminate the member in case of misbehavior / violation of rules.
Library Services for in-house (SCON) Users

1.Inter Library Loan (ILL):

Library arranges to borrow Books that are not available in SCON library on Inter Library Loan from other Symbiosis libraries. This is done on an Institution-to-Institution basis. Such materials will have to be handled with utmost care and returned to the library well on time. This service is provided for academic and research purpose to the faculty, registered students of SCON and staff who are members of the SCON library.

Members are requested to send a formal request to the library with complete bibliographic details of Book which can be accessed via the WEB-OPAC.


2.Referral Services:

Library offers individualized service to assist students, faculty, researchers and staff in locating the required information i.e. book or magazine/journal location in the library

Locate information in the library and elsewhere.

Answer specific information questions.

In case of any quires, mail can be sent at library@sihspune.org


3.New Additions of Books:

Library brings out a monthly list of books added to the collection. This list is sent to the library users over the email.


4.Plagiarism Checking Service:

Library offers Plagiarism Checking Service using a ‘Turnitin’ tool to its registered users. Turnitin is leading originality checking and plagiarism prevention web tool which allows researchers to compare their contents against the massive databases to ensure the work is original before submission. SIU Central Library has a paid license to this tool and given account to SCON Library.

At the moment library is checking Plagiarism for students’ assignment and dissertation as well as for faculties for their research articles on prior base intimation.


5.Document Delivery Service:

SCON library provides Document Delivery Service to its registered users. If the required articles or research papers which comes in the journals is available in the subscribed database then SCON library send the full text to its users and if the required information access in full text is not available in subscribed database then SCON library coordinates with its mother concern to provide its users with the requested materials.


Borrowing Service

Category

Borrowing Facility

 

Books

Periodicals

Days

Students

2

0

7

Full Time Faculty

5

5

15

Visiting Faculty

2

2

15

Other Symbiosis Faculty

2

2

15

SIU PhD Scholars

2

0

15


Borrowing Rules

  • Books which are labeled / stamped as reference books are not for borrowing.

  • Library is authorized to declare/hold certain books as reference material according to the demand. The book may not be labeled as Reference material.

  • Old loose issue of magazines only can be borrowed. New/Latest issues and back volumes are for reference only.

  • Borrowing period for particular material can shrink according to the demand.

Coming Soon.

Web OPAC


Web OPAC link http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in/

Web OPAC is an Online Public Access Catalogue which allows library users avail the services of the library using Internet. Every library member gets the access of Web OPAC where he/she can check his/her circulation history, recommend new book titles to the library, create own reading list of favourite books etc.

User can recommend the books, magazines through WEBOPAC -Click Here

E-Resources

Library Portal: https://library.siu.edu.in/

Library members can get the access of all e-resources on library portal. To access these e-resources you should have the login credentials for it. Every year newly admitted student’s registration is done according to their course duration by the librarian.

Once the registration is completed members get the access of all e-resources purchased by the SIU Central library. Also, all institutionally subscribed databases, e-books and e-journals can be accessed through this library portal.

Following are the E-Resources:

1. QuestionPro

2. Sage Research Methods(Core)

3. Pearsone-books

4. E Research

5. EndNote (Service)2016-17

6. Turnitin

7. Scopus

8. Jstor

9. Frost & Sullivan

10. Web of Science

11. Emerald Management E-Journal

12. Elsevier: Science direct - Management

13. EBSCO

Library consists of the following members:

Dr. Sharadha Ramesh

Director

Chairperson

Dr. S. G. Joshi

Professor

CO-Chairperson

Dr. Seeta Devi

Associate Professor

Member

Dr. Lily Potdar

Associate Professor

Special Invitee

Dr. Sangeeta Paliwal

Librarian- SIU

Special Invitee

Mrs. Jasneet Kaur

Associate Professor

Member

Mrs. Shital Waghmare

Associate Professor

Member

Mr. Yogesh Nikam

Sr. IT Coordinator

Member

Mrs. Reshma Walvekar

Assistant Accountant

Member

Ms. Shubhada Awate

Assistant Library In-charge

Member


 

Library Feedback:

Feedback form only for SCON Users. SCON students can give their feedback with their logins.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBoU6ZePl3QD1H05MlTlOYslz4kfCQhjpef9gM7VhQFqohZg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Library-staff:

Ms. Shubhada Awate

Designation:Assistant Library I/C

Qualification: M.A.(Economics), M.lib & Isc

Experience: 11 Years

Contact: 020-66975047

Email:library@sihspune.org


Mr. Dhananjay Kalamkar

Designation:Library Assistant

Qualification: M.Lib & Inf. Sciences

Experience: One Year

Contact: 020-66975047

Email:library@sihspune.org

Contact Us:

SCON Library

Address: Symbiosis College of Nursing

Lavale Hill Base, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi,

Dist: Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaPin: 412115

Phone No: 020 66975047

Email id: library@sihspune.org

FAQs:

FAQs of the Library

1. Who can access the library Services?

Students, Faculty, Visiting Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and Staff of Symbiosis College of Nursing can access the SCON library services. Also other institute’s users of Symbiosis can refer the books of SCON Library in the Library Premises only. Identity card & Library card is mandatory to enter SCON Library.

2. Can I bring the personal book in the library?

You can carry own books to the library by making necessary entries in daily log register.

3. How many books a member get issued?

Following are the details of books to each category of member

Sr. NO Category of Member No of Books Period
1 Director 20 60 days
2 Dy. Director 15 60 days
3 Faculty 5 15 Days
4 staff 5 15 Days
5 Students 2 7 Days

4. What are the issue return timings in the library?

Days Library Reading Hall Issue-Return
Monday to Saturday 08.30 am to 6.30 pm 08.30 am to 6.30 pm 08.30 am to 6.30 pm

5. What are the overdue charges against late return of the book?

Over dues, as laid down hereunder, shall be charged from the students if they fail to return the book(s) on or before the deadline as indicated on the Due-Date-Slip in the book:

Fine will be charged including all Sundays and Holidays.

Rs.5.00 per book per day shall be charged

6. I have lost the library Book, What I require to do?

First you should immediately report to the circulation desk at the library.In case a book/magazine/Journal is lost; the borrower has to replace the same with the latest Edition/Version of the material. If the copy is out of print then the user has to pay the cost of the material along with the overdue amount of fine within 15 days from the reporting. 

7. Where can I make a suggestion to the library?

“Suggestion Box” placed at the entrance of the library where you can drop-in your valuable suggestion(s). You can also email the suggestions at library@sihspune.org

8. How can I recommend a book for purchase in the Library?

Students can give their recommendations through the Web OPAC. Login with your PRN fill the form and submit it.

9.How can I access the E-Recourses?

As it is mentioned on the web site under the E-Resources. You can access these databases through the login credentials of SIU Central library Gateway Portal which is been issued to all the registered students of SCON. Those who don’t know the credentials can contact to the library. Only Symbiosis students and faculty can access these databases through their own login credentials.

Coming Soon.