Central Library

The Heart of Knowledge and Learning

About Library

The heart of an educational institution is its library, considered the true storehouse of knowledge. It serves as a window to the world, extending the boundaries of learning and discovery. The central library is located in the main building, covering an area of nearly 3520 Sq.ft. It is well-ventilated, spacious, and features a modern reference hall accommodating 50–60 students. Separate sections are available for girl students and faculty members, along with dedicated rooms for newspapers, periodicals, and old books.

Library Features

80% of the library functions are digitalized (remaining in progress).
Computers installed for faster access and research support.
Internet facility available for students and faculty.
Collection includes 46,843 books, 11 journals, and Kannada & English newspapers, weeklies, and monthlies.

Library Timings

Day	Timing
Monday to Friday	9:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M
Saturday	9:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M
During Examinations	8:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M
Holidays & Vacations	10:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M

Working System

Two books issued to each student for reading.
Two additional books for reference within the library hall.
Book Bank facility for SC/ST and economically weaker students.
Extra books for top ten scorers in each program.
One-time issue facility for physically challenged students.

Collections

Material Type	Quantity
Books	26,981
Journals	06
CDs / AVs	Available

Library Services

Circulation Services
Article Index of Selected Periodicals
Specialized Bibliographies on Demand
Weekly Display of New Arrivals
Inter-Library Loan & Reference Services
Reference Files of Selected Topics
Library Orientation for Fresh Members

Digital Library

Access a wide range of e-resources through INFLIBNET NLIST and our Online Catalogue (OPAC).

Assistant Librarian

Mr. Manjunath

Mr. Manjunath

Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Centre

welcome you all to the Library and Information Centre

M S B Arts And Commerce College in Davangere

Library Resources

About the Library

The MSB College Library, Davanagere, serves as the academic hub for students, faculty, and researchers. Established with the vision of supporting teaching, learning, and research activities, the library provides access to a rich collection of books, journals, e-resources, and reference materials across various disciplines.

The library is fully automated and provides user-friendly services to meet the information needs of students and staff.

Library Collection

Books: 25,000+ volumes covering Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management
Journals & Magazines: National and International subscriptions
E-Resources: Access to e-books, e-journals, databases, and open educational resources
Newspapers: Leading Kannada and English dailies
Reference Section: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Yearbooks, and Competitive Exam Guides

Library Facilities

Spacious reading hall with seating capacity for 100+ students
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for easy search of books
Digital Library section with computers and internet access
Wi-Fi facility within the library premises
Photocopying & printing services
Separate reference and periodical sections

Services Offered

Book Lending Service (Home Issue)
Reference Service
Current Awareness Service (CAS) – updates on new arrivals and journals
Digital Resources Access
Interlibrary Loan (if applicable)
Question Paper Repository – Previous year university question papers

Library Timings

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays: Closed

Library Rules & Regulations

Maintain silence inside the library.
Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited.
Identity card is mandatory to borrow books.
Two books will be issued for a period of 14 days.
Late return of books will attract a fine.
Reference books and journals are not for home issue.

Contact Us

Librarian,
MSB College Library,
Davanagere – 577004, Karnataka.
📧 Email: [library@msbcollege.edu]
📞 Phone: [Insert Number]

Library Rules

📖 Library Rules & Regulations
M.S.B. Arts & Commerce College, Davanagere
- 🔖 Identity Card: All students and staff must carry their valid College ID card to enter and use the library.
- 🤫 Silence: Silence must be maintained. Mobile phones must be on silent mode. Calls are not permitted inside.
- 📚 Borrowing: Students may borrow 2 books at a time for 15 days. Renewal allowed if not reserved.
- ⏳ Overdue: Books returned late will attract a fine. Please return or renew before the due date.
- 📖 Reference Section: Reference books, journals, periodicals, and rare collections are for in-library use only.
- 📝 Care of Books: Do not mark, underline, tear, or damage books. Borrowers are responsible for loss or damage.
- 💰 Lost Books: Must be replaced with the latest edition or the cost of the book must be paid with processing charges.
- 🎒 Personal Belongings: Bags and notebooks should be kept at the designated counter before entering the library.
- 💻 Digital Use: Library computers and internet facilities should be used only for academic purposes.
- 🚫 Prohibited: Eating, drinking, sleeping, and loud conversations are strictly not allowed in the library.
- 📌 Discipline: Misuse of library facilities may result in suspension of membership.
📢 Note: The Library Committee reserves the right to revise these rules from time to time.

Library Services

MSB Arts and Commerce College Library provides students and faculty with a wide range of services and resources to enhance learning, research, and academic excellence.

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Open Access System

The Open Access system allows users direct access to books, encouraging exploration and familiarity with diverse information sources.

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Circulation of Books

Users can borrow books for 15 days using their ID/borrower card. Reference books and periodicals are generally not issued, except faculty overnight references.

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Books Display & New Arrivals

Newly acquired books, special occasion books, and works by Kuvempu, national poets, freedom fighters, and scientists are displayed. Selected titles are showcased in ‘New Arrivals’ racks for at least one week before circulation.

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Special Occasions

Books on special occasions such as Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanthi are specially displayed.

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Inter-Library Loan

Books not available in the library can be obtained from AVK, A.R.G., and D.R.M. College libraries. INFLIBNET’s database is used to locate required resources.

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Newspaper Clipping Service

Daily news items relevant to higher education are scanned, converted into PDFs, and shared with students, faculty, and staff via email.

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Reference & Ready Reference

Professional staff help users locate information using dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, in-house and external resources. Lists of books on specific subjects are provided on demand.

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Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Users can access the library’s databases of books, dissertations, and other collections online. Training is provided to students at the start of each academic year.

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Workshops, Training & E-Resources

The library conducts orientation for freshers, e-resources awareness sessions under INFLIBNET N-LIST, and hands-on training for effective usage of electronic journals and books.

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Best Library User Award

Based on automated usage tracking (VISLIB), one exemplary user is selected annually and awarded a book as recognition.

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Suggestion Box & Career Notifications

User suggestions are reviewed weekly, and career-related notifications are displayed via WhatsApp, notice boards, and library blog.

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Book Exhibitions

Physical & virtual book exhibitions with leading publishers help users review, recommend, and select books, promoting reading habits and strengthening library collections.

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Reader Assistance & Facilities

Support for locating books, digital resources, spacious reading halls, separate reference sections, digital library access, audio books for visually challenged students, and free online books for the blind.

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Other Services

Spacious reading hall, reference sections, digital information centre, book bank, Wi-Fi, newsletters, indexing, selective dissemination, competitive exam cell, workshops, e-mail/WhatsApp notifications, and digital library use.

📚 Free & Open Source Library Resources

🔎 DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) – Free access to peer-reviewed journals.

📖 DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books) – Thousands of open-access scholarly eBooks.

🌍 BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) – Millions of open-access documents worldwide.

🇮🇳 NDL India (National Digital Library) – Academic resources for Indian students & researchers.

🏛 Internet Archive – Free books, videos, audio, and digital archives.

📜 Project Gutenberg – 60,000+ free eBooks including world classics.

🎓 OpenStax – Free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks.

🧑‍🏫 ERIC – Education research articles and reports.

📑 Open Access Scholar – Search millions of freely available research papers.

🧬 PubMed – Free biomedical and life sciences articles.

📰 CORE – Millions of open-access research papers from repositories worldwide.

📊 arXiv – Open-access repository for physics, AI, and computer science.

✨ All resources open in a new window and are free to access for students, faculty, and researchers.

Library Advisory Committee

Library Advisory Committee 2025-26

M.S.B. Arts and Commerce College, Davanagere – 02
Bapuji Educational Association (R.)

List of Library Advisory Committee Members

SL. No.	Member Name	Designation	Role
1	Prof. Anitha Kumari A.J.	Principal	Chairperson
2	Dr. M. Manjappa	Assistant Professor & HOD of Kannada	Coordinator
3	Sri. Satheesha H	Librarian – AVK College Dept. of Library & Information Center	Advisor
4	Dr. Vijayakumar A.B.	Assistant Professor of Commerce	Member
5	Sri. T.R. Rangaswamy	Professor & HOD of Political Science	Member
6	Dr. Raghavendre R.	Assistant Professor & HOD of Sociology	Member
7	Dr. Praveen Kumar O.	Assistant Professor of Political Science	Member
8	Prof. Eshwara K.Y.	Assistant Professor & HOD of History	Member
9	Sri. Manjunatha M.S.	Library Assistant	Member