Contact us:
Library
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts,
Symbiosis Knowledge Village,
Gram: Lavale, Tal.: Mulshi,
Dist.: Pune - 412115 (O) # 020-61936549
Email: library@SSCA.edu.in
https://www.ssca.edu.in/library_ssca
Useful Links :
Inflibnet:
Click here : https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/
To establish INFLIBNET: Information and Library Network a computer communication network for linking libraries and information centres in univerSSCAies, deemed to be univerSSCAies, colleges, UGC information centres, institutions of national importance and R & D institutions, etc. avoiding duplication of efforts. Build and strengthen ICT infrastructure in educational institutions with value-added services.
ShodhGangotri:
Click here : https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in/
To establish INFLIBNET: Information and Library Network a computer communication network for linking libraries and information centres in univerSSCAies, deemed to be univerSSCAies, colleges, UGC information centres, institutions of national importance and R & D institutions, etc. avoiding duplication of efforts. Build and strengthen ICT infrastructure in educational institutions with value-added services.
Shodhganga:
Click here : https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in/
"Shodhganga" is the name coined to denote digital repository of Indian Electronic Theses and Dissertations set-up by the INFLIBNET Centre. The Shodhganga@INFLIBNET is set-up using an open source digital repository software called DSpace developed by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in partnership between Hewlett- Packard (HP). The DSpace uses internationally recognized protocols and interoperability standards. Shodhganga provides a platform for research scholars to deposit their Ph.D. theses and make it available to the entire scholarly community in open access. The repository has the ability to capture, index, store, disseminate and preserve ETDs (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) submitted by the researchers.
The South Asia Archive:
Click here : http://www.southasiaarchive.com/unauthenticated
The South Asia Archive provides an extensive resource for students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.
SWAYAM:
Click here : https://swayam.gov.in/
SWAYAM is a program initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. This is done through an indigenous developed IT platform that facilitates hosting of all the courses, taught in classrooms from 9th class till post-graduation to be accessed by anyone, anywhere at any time.
Sugamya Pustakalaya:
Click here : https://library.daisyindia.org/NALP/welcomeLink.action
Sugamya Pustakalaya is a collaborative effort of several organizations to end the book famine faced by people with print disabilities. DAISY Forum of India is a consortium of Not for Profit organizations from India who are involved in production and distribution of books and reading material in accessible formats for persons who cannot read normal print due to visual, cognitive or physical disabilities.
Patents and Standards:
World Intellectual Property (IP) Organization (WIPO):
Click here : https://www.wipo.int/reference/en/
Intellectual Property Resource Reference Centre provides access to various intellectual property data collections currently hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization. Access to the Digital Library is available to the general public free-of-charge.
Free Patents Online
Click here : https://www.freepatentsonline.com/
Free Patents Online is a search engine, which helps in searching patents.
Indian Patent
Click here : http://www.indiapatents.org.in/db/db.htm
Indian Patent Database provides free online access to Ekaswa A & Ekaswa B databases. Gives information regarding patent applications filed in India as published in the issues of the Gazette of India (Part III, Section 2) from January 1995 onwards.
National Technical Information Service Reports [NTISR]
Click here : https://www.ntis.gov/
National Technical Information Service Reports [NTISR] are available online with effect from 1990 to till date. Search facility is available to find out the reports in your subject areas of interest. Downloading of any document in electronic format is possible.
Open Access Directory:
OAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
Click here : https://doaj.org/
DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. DOAJ is independent. All funding is via donations, 40% of which comes from sponsors and 60% from members and publisher members. All DOAJ services are free of charge including being indexed in DOAJ. All data is freely available. DOAJ operates an education and outreach program across the globe, focusing on improving the quality of applications submitted.
DOAB Directory of Open Access Books
Click here : https://www.doabooks.org/
The primary aim of DOAB is to increase discoverability of Open Access books. Academic publishers are invited to provide metadata of their Open Access books to DOAB. Metadata will be harvestable in order to maximize dissemination, visibility and impact. Aggregators can integrate the records in their commercial services and libraries can integrate the directory into their online catalogues, helping scholars and students to discover the books.
Open DOAR Directory of Open Access RepoSSCAories
Click here : https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/opendoar/
Open DOAR has opted to collect and provide information solely on SSCAes that wholly embrace the concept of open access to full text resources that are of use to academic researchers, where any form of access control prevents immediate access,ediate access are not inclu,ded: likewise SSCAes that consist of metadata records only are also declined.
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Download free eBooks and textbooks
Archive.org
Click here : https://archive.org/
Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.
FAQ's:
1) Who can access the library Services?
Students, Faculty, Visiting Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and Staff of SSCA can access the SSCA library services. Also other institute’s users of Symbiosis can refer the books of SSCA Library in the Library Premises only. Identity card is mandatory to enter SSCA Library.
Outside users who belong with other colleges apart from Symbiosis are allowed to refer the books inside the library premises. These users are requested to bring an official letter duly sign by their Librarian/Head of the Department/Guide/Principal and identity card of their college is mandatory to avail SSCA services.
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
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Sr. No
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Category of Member
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No of Books
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Period
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1
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Director
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10
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6 Months
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2
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HOD
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08
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6 Months
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3
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Faculty
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4
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3 Months
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4
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Staff
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2
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2 Months
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5
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Student
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2
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10 Days
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4) What are the issue return timings in the library?
Following are the details of books to each category of member
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Days
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Library
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Reading Hall
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Issue-Return
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Monday to Friday
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9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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9.30 am to 4.30 pm
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Saturday
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9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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9.30 am to 4.30 pm
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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
6) Fine will be charged including all Sundays and Holidays.
Rs.5.00 per book per day shall be charged
7) 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. Please download the form from the webSSCAe and submit it duly filled to the Assistant Library In-charge.
8)Where can I make a suggestion to the library?
“Suggestion Box” is placed at the entrance of the library where you can drop in your valuable suggestion(s). You can also email the suggestions at library@ssca.edu.in
9) 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
10) How can I access the E-Recourses?
As it is mentioned on the website 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 SSCA. 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.
