About the Library
History
The JLN Library established on 11th January 1957, is located at a central place in the middle of various departments and Institutes of Kurukshetra University. The foundation stone of the present building was laid down on 17thJuly, 1967 by the then Chief Minister Rao Virender Singh and ultimately library was shifted in its new building in July 18, 1972.
The Library has a total plinth area of 114205 sq. feet besides beautiful well maintained lush green parks and vehicle parking. The JLN Library comprises of three blocks i.e. Ranganathan Block, Ram Prasad Bismil Golden Jubilee Reading Hall and Savitri Bai Phule Block and have seating capacity of 1390.
The University Library system consists of a Central Library and Branch or departmental libraries. The Central Library supports the general and specific information requirements of the users whereas the department libraries cater to only specific subject needs of the users, both for study and research.It has advanced its web activity with the sub s c r i p t i o n of high quality electronic databases being made available through campus-wide-network to the teachers, students and research scholars.
Vision & Mission
The mission of the JLN Library system is to facilitate creation of new knowledge through the acquisition, organization and dissemination of information resources and providing for value added services.
The main thrust of the library is to continue to improve the quality of services and facilities, achieve high degree of users’ satisfaction and endeavor to facilitate right information to the right user, at the right time.
Library Governance
The Library Governing Body-Library Committee – formulates library policies for the guidance of the University Librarian. The constitution of the committee is given below:
1. The Vice –Chancellor (Chairman)
2. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Vice –Chairman)
3. The Dean Academic Affairs
4. The Chairpersons of Departments
5. One Person nominated by the Executive Council
6. The President Kurukshetra University Students Association
7. Deputy Director Libraries, Haryana
8. The Librarian (Ex-officio member & Secretary)
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