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Assam Agricultural University Library

The Rev. B M Pugh library, being the knowledge centre on agriculture and allied areas was established in 1969, located in the Head Quarter of the university at Jorhat. It serves the students, teachers/scientists, research scholars and other staff of the colleges, viz., College of Agriculture and College of Community Science as well as staff and students of newly established College of Horticulture and College of Sericulture in particular and the entire community of the university in general.

It has its branch libraries at the College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara; College of Fisheries Science, Raha; Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali; Sarat Chandra Singha College of Agriculture, Dhubri and Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Lakhimpur.

Chief Librarians

After the establishment of the University library in 1969 the Chief Librarian Post held by various renowned Professors of Assam Agricultural University & Librarians since 1975. The details are given below.

Uday Krishna Konwar i/c (2023 - Till date)
Dr. Chandan Hazarika i/c (Oct, 2018 - 2023)
Dr. Pranab Talukdar i/c (April, 2013 - Sept, 2018)
Dr. Dipti Kr. Borah i/c (Jan, 2013 - March, 2013)
Dr. M. A. Pradhani (Jan, 2012 - Dec, 2012)
Dr. Tikendra C. Brahma i/c (Jan, 2008 - Dec, 2011)
Dr. Aniruddha Deka i/c (June, 2005 - Dec, 2007)
Mr. Apurba Kumar Baruah i/c (Jan, 2002 - May, 2005)
Dr. Munindra Nath Borgohain i/c (July, 1996 - Dec, 2001)
Dr. Sunil Ch. Dey i/c (Aril, 1996 - June, 1996)
Mr. Mahendra Nath Borah i/c (Dec, 1993 - March, 1996)
Md. Muzibul Islam (Aug, 1990 - Nov, 1993)
Dr. Lakheswar Dutta i/c (Oct, 1989 - July, 1990)
Mr.Ramesh Phukan (Sept, 1975 - Sept, 1989)

Working Days

Monday - Saturday

8.00 AM - 8.00 PM

Sunday

9.00 AM - 1.00 PM

Library Resources of AAU Libraries

The current strength of the books, periodicals etc. are listed below ( as on March,2020).

Item	AAU, Jorhat	CVSc, Khanapara	BNCA, B. Chariali	CFSc, Raha	SCSCA, Dhubri	LCVSc, Lakhimpur
Library Building	2100 sq meter	691.02 sq meter	120 sq meter	200 sq meter	625.69 sq meter	62.43 sq meter
Staff	17	09	02	02	0	02
Printed Books	1,88,327	32,388	6,806	12,600	3,978	2,704
Printed Journals	60	08	02	08	02	02
E-Books	3,801	3,801	3,801	3,801	3,801	3,801
E-Journals	3,856	3,856	3,856	3,856	3,856	3,856
News Paper	13	09	05	03	02	03
Computers/Laptop	32	22	04	05	04	01
Printers	13	06	03	03	03	0
Scanners	03	02	0	0	0	0
Total Users	2,239	817	300	279	155	174
Other Print Collections of AAU Libraries
Thesis & Dissertations	3,590	1,428	51	26	0	0
Reports	7,950	0	0	0	0	0
Back Volumes	16,911	9,318	210	250	0	0
Popular Magazines	06	0	0	0	0	0
Newspapers	13	09	03	05	02	03

E-Resources in details

CeRA : Consortium of e-resources in Agriculture: Access to full text electronic journal on Agriculture and allied areas. Currently 2930 number of e-journals available under CeRA.
DeLCON : DBT-Electronic Journal Consortium: About 926 full text journals are covered under DeLCON
Krishikosh: An Institutional Repository of Indian National Agricultural Research System. This is a digital repository of accumulated knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences, having collection of old and valuable books, old journals, thesis, research articles, popular articles, monographs, catalogues, conference proceedings, success stories, case studies, annual reports, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, bulletins and other grey literatures spread all over the country in different ICAR Research Institutions and State Agricultural Universities.
CAB Abstract is available offline at Library on CD ROM from the year 1972 to 2013.
International E-Book Packages, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis (1485)
1. Agriculture Science(764)
2. Home Science (215)
3. Veterianry Science(216)
4. Fishery Science (50)
5. All subject pack (240)
Online Access Link: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/
Wiley Online Library (606)
Online Access Link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Elsevier E-Books on Agriculture (190)
Online Access Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com
Cambridge Core Ebook Package: 63
https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/books
ASAP Indian E-Book Packages (978)
1. E-Books on Horticulture (101)
2. E-Books on Agriculture (223)
3. E-Books on Aquaculture and Fisheries (10)
4. E-Books on Veterinary (122)
5. E-Books on Agri/Vet/Com Sc (214)
6. All Subject pack(308)
Online Access Link: www.asapglobe.com
Cabi E-Books on Veterinary (223)
Online Access Link: www.cabdirect.org
WT Ebooks (96)
1. Fishery Science (44)
2. Veterinary Science (52)
Online Access Link: https://ebooks.wtbooks.com/
Bibliotex E-Book (32)
Online Access Link: www.bibliotex.com
Astral E-Books Package(128)
http://astralebooks.com/university.aspx

Total 3801 number of eBooks has been procured covering Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Community Science and Fishery Science.

Library services

Lending service
Reference/Information service
Current Awareness Service
Documentation service
Internet/E-mail facility
E-journal/ eBook and CD-ROM database searching facility
Resource-sharing facility
User education programme
Reprography facility

List of Print Books & eBooks

Text Book Bank section

This section provides minimum five to six books to every enrolled students for the semester and number of borrowed books depend upon availability of books in this section

E-Resources Access Facility

The internet browsing facility is available in the library premises on the basis of a user account created in the AAU Captive Portal which is strictly provided by the System Administration i.e. AKMIT cell of the AAU. There is also the provision of access to the internet by the visitors on request of a guest account created by AKMIT accordingly.

User Education Programme

The RBMPL, apart from providing dedicated user service, is also acquainted with extending quality user education programmes.

Library orientation is one of the most common user education programme that is provided to the users of AAU, in particular the under graduate patrons, maintaining a proper discipline wise streaming in the early part of their formal vocations
Education on Library and Information Service in the form of a non–credit compulsory course (PGS 501) is also conducted to impart appropriate knowledge in the field of information retrieval and dissemination, technical writing stressing more on literature review and citation analysis as well as the proper techniques in browsing the different resources present in the library.

Automation and Digitization

Rev B. M. Pugh Library has implemented automation of library at KOHA LMS under ICAR library strengthening project. The library functions are operational at Koha LMS for the library users. The bibliographic database of the library’s collection is well functioning through the OPAC module on Koha.

URL of Library OPAC of Rev. B.M. Pugh Library, AAU, Jorhat: http://asuj.bestbookbuddies.com

CCTV Security and Surveillance System

Rev. B.M. Pugh Library is fully covered under CCTV security and surveillance System which helps in security of library resources as well as library management.

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY RULES

(For Rev.B.M.Pugh Library and its Constituent College Libraries)

MEMBERSHIP

1. Only AAU students, research scholars, teaching and non-teaching staff as registered members¹ are allowed to use the Central Library and the constituent college libraries.
2. Members should produce their University ID card at the entrance of the library.
3. Temporary membership² can be availed by project assistant, contractual staff, young professionals and such other AAU staff and non-AAU students, research scholars and any other interested persons against a registration fee (non-refundable) as mentioned below:
i. Rs. 100/- monthly for students
ii. Rs. 500/- quarterly for others.

VISITORS

1. Consultation facility is available to students/research scholars of other universities/institutions for a short period.
2. The student/research scholar must bring ID card and recommendation letter from supervisor/guide or letter from the concerned department/institution.

CIRCULATION

1. Registered members of the library can issue books for 1 month as mentioned below:
    i. Under graduate: 05 books
    ii. Post graduate: 07 books
    iii. Research Scholars/teachers: 10 books
    iv. Non-teaching staff: 02 books
2. Books in demand may be renewed.
3. Readers are responsible for the well being of the physical condition of the books issued by them.
4. Library reserves the right to recall any issued books even before the due date.
5. Theses, dissertations, reference, rare and grey literature marked for consultation shall not be issued.

OVERDUE CHARGES AND FINES

1. An overdue charge of Re. 1.00/- per book per day will be imposed after the expiry of due date of issued books.
2. For lost or damaged books, the defaulter has to remit a fine of "the price of the latest edition of the book plus 25% surcharge plus the overdue charges for expiry of due date of the issued book."
3. Membership shall be suspended for repeated delay in returning the books.

USE OF COMPUTERS/ LAPTOPS etc.

1. Computers/laptops in the library must be used strictly for academic purpose.
2. Readers should not remove/unplug computer cables/connections/mouse, network cables and other peripherals/accessories in the library.
3. Readers must take care of their pen-drives, hard-drives, mobiles, laptops and wallet etc.
4. Changing the settings and display of the computers of the library is strictly restricted.
5. Online chatting/social networking/playing games should be prohibited.
6. Prior intimation in written form is to be submitted to the Librarian for appearing any online examination/classes in the library premises.

GENERAL RULES

1. Readers should observe strict silence inside the library.
2. Mobile phones should be kept in silent mode.
3. Eatable/drinks should not be carried inside the library premises. Disposable bottles are strictly prohibited.
4. Personal belongings must be left at the property counter.
5. The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings of the users.
6. Readers should not carry books from one floor to another and should leave the book s on the reading table after consulting.
7. Newspapers and magazines must be read only in the library on specific area and should not be taken to any other reading area.
8. Readers are not allowed to carry personal books or printed materials inside the library without formal intimation and record at the gate.
9. Readers are not allowed to do photocopy of the theses and dissertations.
10. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing library materials, littering with waste papers, wrappers, disposable items etc. will invite strict disciplinary action against the defaulters.
11. Users should maintain proper decorum while using the reading tables. They should debar themselves from resting or keeping their feet on the tables, chairs or shelves.
12. Readers should not disturb others by talking or gossiping in groups.
13. The Chief Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any reader if found misbehaving either with the library staff or any other reader in the library. Also unhealthy practices will not be tolerated by the library.

These rules are subject to updating/revision from time to time without assigning any reason.

NOTE

Registered members¹: Library enrolment forms available in the www.aau.ac.in in the dropdown menu of download option under "Library Forms". The student categories UG/PG/PhD have to enroll themselves as registered members by depositing a refundable security amount of Rs. 1000/- along with the library membership forms which can be claimed after course completion.

Temporary membership²: The temporary membership forms along with the rules and regulations are available in the www.aau.ac.in in the dropdown menu of download option under "Library Forms".