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- 10,239books
- 436registered members
- 2,275copies added since 2024
Our collection
The library has grown steadily since 2000, with the biggest additions in 2018 and over the last three years. Most of the collection supports BA and BCom syllabus subjects, in Marathi and English.
Books added each year
Copies by year of accession, 2000 to 2026
Darker bars: the 2018 peak and recent additions, 2023 to 2026
Most widely held titles
Titles with the most copies. Select one to see it in the catalogue.
Counts combine English and Marathi editions of the same subject.
Using the library
The library is open to all students of FYBA, SYBA, TYBA, FYBCom, SYBCom and TYBCom, and to the college’s teaching and non-teaching staff.
Search the catalogue
Look up the book on this page and note its class number and accession number.
Come to the issue counter
Bring your college identity card and show the librarian the numbers you noted.
Return it on time
Return the book by the due date so the next student can use it, especially during exams.
Book lending
Textbooks and reference books for every BA and BCom class, in Marathi and English.
Reading space
Sit and study in the library with books from the shelves. Seating is busiest during exam season, so come early.
Computer with Wi-Fi
A computer with internet access for students, useful for filling exam and competitive exam forms.
Help from the librarian
Ask the librarian to locate a title, suggest books for a subject, or request a book the library does not yet have.
Lectures and orientation
Library orientation for new students, the Vyakhyanmala lecture series and reading activities through the year.
Suggest a book
Tell the librarian which textbooks or competitive exam books you need. Student requests guide what the library buys next.
Free e-resources for students
Books, journals, courses and study material you can use free of cost, from home or in the library. Pick a subject or a provider to narrow the list. Every link opens the official website.
Only official websites of free e-resources are listed here. Every resource is free for students to use; some ask you to sign up with your email first. For SWAYAM and NPTEL the courses are free and only the optional certificate exam has a fee. Links last checked 1 November 2026. Need help using any of them? Ask the librarian.
Scholarships and schemes for students
Official portals for scholarships, fee reimbursement, education loans, paid internships and free coaching from the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra. Applying on these portals is free.
Government of India
Government of Maharashtra
Need help applying? Eligibility, income limits and last dates change every year, so always read the current notice on the official portal. Scholarship forms are verified by the college office. Ask the librarian if you need help finding the right scheme or using the library computer to apply.
Jobs and careers
Official websites for government jobs, bank exams, public sector companies and the stock market. Recruitment notices, syllabi, admit cards and results are published here first.
Government recruitment
Banking, IBPS and insurance
Public sector undertakings (PSUs)
Open the Careers page on each website. PSUs hire commerce and arts graduates mainly for finance, accounts, HR and management trainee posts.
Stock market: NSE and BSE
Apply only on official websites. Government recruiters never ask for money to guarantee a job. If a website or message promises selection for a payment, it is a fraud. Check with the librarian if you are unsure.
Online newspapers and news media
Read the day’s news online in English, Marathi and Hindi. Regular newspaper reading builds general knowledge for competitive exams and interviews.
Most news on these websites is free to read. Some articles on The Hindu, The Indian Express, Business Standard and Mint need a paid subscription. Links open the official website of each newspaper or channel.
What students told us
672 students have filled in the library feedback form since 2024. The share of fully satisfied students rose from 59% in 2024 to 68% in 2026, and the share not satisfied fell from 13% to 3%.
Satisfaction by year
Share of each year’s responses
What students asked for
Most common requests, 2024 to 2026
- More seating during exams40
- More copies of textbooks37
- Faster Wi-Fi31
- More competitive exam books30
- Longer opening hours30
- More student computers10
Visited the library? Tell us how it went.
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to fill in the student feedback form. It takes only 3 minutes, and your answers help the library decide what to improve next.
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Library activities
Lectures, orientation and induction programmes, reading activities and library automation.
Library blog
News, activities and reading tips from the college library. Select a post to read it in full.
Know your librarian
Dr. Dhananjay Shivaji Trimukhe
Librarian (Associate Professor) and Head, Library Department
Best Librarian Award, National Award 2026Dr. Trimukhe has worked as a college librarian since 2006 and has led this library since January 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in Library Science and qualified UGC-NET in 2005. His research looks at the research productivity of scientists and institutions in Pune, how scientists and students search for information, and the role of AI and smart libraries in education.
- Librarian since
- 2006
- At this college since
- 2010
- Head, Library Department since
- 2013
- Publications
- 22
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Library ScienceKBC North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, 2022
- UGC-NET in Library ScienceUGC, New Delhi, 2005
- M.Lib.Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar (M.P.), 2000
- B.Lib.Bombay University, 1995
- B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer ScienceBombay University, 1993
- Diploma in JournalismMumbai Patrakar Sangh, 2005
- NCC B and C certificatesMaharashtra Wing, 1992
Training, refresher courses and workshops
- Faculty Development Programme: Prompt to PrototypeUniversity of Delhi, September 2026
- Refresher Course in Library ScienceHRDC, Mizoram University, July to August 2026
- 81st Online Refresher Course in Library and Information ScienceUGC-HRDC, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, October 2023
- Short-term course: Bibliometric and Research Output AnalysisINFLIBNET, Gandhinagar, July 2022
- Refresher Course in ICT and MOOCs (Library Science)UGC-HRDC, Savitribai Phule Pune University, February to March 2020
- Refresher Course in Library and Information SciencesUGC-HRDC, University of Mumbai, January 2019
- ICSSR Workshop: Research Methods in Social Science, Research Proposal to Thesis WritingMaharshi Dayanand College, Parel, Mumbai, September 2017
- ICSSR Capacity Building Programme for Faculty in Social SciencesIndian Institute of Education, Pune, January 2014
- National Workshop on Research MethodologyDepartment of Library and Information Science, University of Pune, February 2013
- General Orientation ProgrammeUGC-Academic Staff College, University of Pune, January to February 2009
Publications
Research papers in journals 15
- 2026The Artificial Intelligence Landscape in Librarianship: Architecture, Cataloguing, Discovery, AI Literacy and Ethical Governance in Academic LibrariesAjanta, Vol. XV, Issue IV, October to December 2026, pp. 102–111
- 2026Determinants of Digital Information Use in Smart Libraries: A Conceptual Framework Extending UTAUT with Information-Literacy Self-Efficacy for Higher Education Institutions in Goa, IndiaGenius, Vol. XV, Issue I, 2026–27, pp. 46–55
- 2026Harnessing Gen Z Energy for Developing Reading Habits and Reducing Screen Time: A Library-Led Framework for IndiaInternational Journal of Advance and Applied Research, Vol. 4, Issue 32, September to October 2026
- 2025मराठी भाषा आणि अभिजाततेचा गौरवVidyavarta, Vol. 3, Issue 56, October to December 2025
- 2025Reconceptualising the Librarian’s Role in the Age of Generative AI and ChatGPTIJIEMR, Vol. 14, Issue 6, July 2025
Show 10 earlier papers
- 2023Examining the Information-Seeking Behaviours of Scientists at CSIR-NCL: A Case StudyJournal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vol. 57(1), 2023, pp. 41–49UGC CARE
- 2023Investigating the Information Seeking Behaviour of Scientists at National AIDS Research Institute, Pune: An In-depth StudySatraachee, Vol. 40, July to September 2023, pp. 445–449
- 2023Faculty Research Productivity in Arm Force Military College, Pune: A Scientometric StudyMadhya Bharti, Vol. 83, Issue 1, January to June 2023, pp. 9–18UGC CARE
- 2023Research Productivity of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune: A Scientometric StudyMadhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 28, Issue 1, January 2023, pp. 48–56UGC CARE
- 2022Research Productivity of Scientists: A Case Study of IITM, PuneShodhsamhita, Vol. IX, Special Issue I(VII), June 2022, pp. 13–23UGC CARE Group I
- 2022Research Productivity of Scientists: A Case Study of National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), PuneScholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science and English Language, Vol. 10, Issue 50, April 2022, pp. 12418–12429
- 2021Research Productivity of the Scientists in ARI, Pune: A Scientometric StudyResearch Journey, Special Issue 277A, October 2021, pp. 110–114
- 2021Scientists’ Perception about the Choice of Journals for their Research PublicationResearch Journey, Special Issue 266D, July 2021, pp. 22–24
- Research Productivity at KBCNMU, Jalgaon: A Scientometric StudyJournal of the Oriental Institute, Vol. 71, Issue 1, pp. 211–224UGC CARE
- Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Women Librarians in PuneAjanta, Vol. XII, Issue IV, pp. 5–9
Book chapters 3
- महानुभाव पंथ: त्याच्या इतिहासिक विकासाचा अभ्यास, तत्त्वज्ञान आणि भारतीय धार्मिक परिदृश्यावर त्याचा शाश्वत प्रभावIn महानुभाव पंथ, ed. Narsing Kadam, Prabhakar Publication
- Mahatma Phule: Champion of Social Justice and EducationIn Mahatma Phule, ed. Narsing Kadam, Prabhakar Publication
- Mahatma Phule: Champion of Social Justice and EducationIn महात्मा फुलेंचे कार्य शोध आणि बोध
Conference papers 4
- 2025The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Driving India’s Development Towards Viksit Bharat 2047International Conference on Role of IPR, IIT Bombay, 26–28 November 2025
- 2025Libraries as Catalysts for Preserving Indian Knowledge Systems in the Digital AgeIn Emerging Trends and Digital Technology to Empower Libraries for Viksit Bharat 2047
- 2023An Empirical Inquiry into the Information Seeking Behaviour of Scientists at IITM, PuneInternational Conference on Recent Trends in Academic Libraries: Systems and Services, New Delhi, December 2023
- 2023An Empirical Investigation of Information Seeking Patterns among College Students: A Case Study ApproachInternational Conference on AI-Driven Advancements in Research and Publications, New Delhi, December 2023