Midnapore City College Central Library
Library Collection

The Library is having a collection of more than 30 thousand print documents, subscribing to 87 print journals. The collection consists of Books, Back volumes Periodicals, Conference Proceedings, Standards, Reports, Microforms, and CD-ROM Databases and Audiovisual materials.

Text Books

The Library uses Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme to classify its documents. Each subject is assigned to a classification number to locate book on shelf. Books are arranged on the racks in the ascending order of classification numbers. The total numbers of text books have 29556 on various subjects of Arts, Science, Management Studies, Paramedical & Allied Health Science streams.

Reference Books

Reference Books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, handbooks, manuals, directories, and specialized subject guides are housed in the library to support the academic needs of its users. The reference books are displayed in separate almirahs with easy visibility and are available for reading purpose only. They provide concise and reliable information on a wide range of topics, serving students, researchers, and the general user seeking accurate information for academic, professional, or personal purposes. The total numbers of reference books have 4383.

Rare Books

The Library have few rare books. These books can be accessed by the users after special permission of the librarian.

Gifted Books

The library has a very good collection of gifted books of different subjects. These books are gifted by the teachers, students, publishers, guest faculty, and alumni of the college. The total numbers of gift books have 2127.

Print Journals

The Library subscribes to 87 print journals. The current issues of these periodicals are kept in the current periodical display room. They are arranged department-wise. Within each department the periodicals are arranged in the alphabetical order of their titles. A list of recent arrival of print journals is pasted on the notice board adjacent to the current periodical display room and is also circulated via 'Gmail' on weekly basis.

Theses and Dissertations

The collection of Theses and Dissertations at Midnapore City College encompasses a range of scholarly works submitted by postgraduate and doctoral students as part of their academic requirements. These documents reflect original research conducted in various disciplines and serve as valuable resources for current and future students, faculty, and researchers. Each thesis and research paper summary provides an overview of the research objectives, methodologies, key findings, and conclusions, offering valuable insights into the scope and impact of the research conducted at the college. Ensures the preservation and dissemination of academic knowledge within the college community through college libraries or digital repositories.

Magazines Available in the College Library
  • Achievers
  • Down to Earth
  • Current Affairs .Com
  • Civil Service Time
  • Frontline
  • Computer Refreshers
  • Competition Success Review
  • GK Today
  • Kurukshetra
  • Master in Current Affairs
  • Sportstar
  • Peshaprabesh
  • Science Reporter
  • Yojana
  • Desh (Bengali)
  • Jnan o Bijnan(Bengali)
  • Pratijogita Darpan (Bengali)
  • Safalya (Bengali)
  • Samanya Gayan Darpan
Newspapers Available in the College Library:
  • The Anandabazar Patrika (Bengali)
  • The Employment News
  • The Karmakhetra (Bengali)
  • The Krmasansthan (Bengali)
  • The Telegraph
  • The Times of India
  • Youbakristi
Library Management Software(koha)

koha is a comprehensive, open-source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) used by libraries worldwide to manage their operations efficiently. This software is used to manage Midnapore City College Central Library. Our library uses version 20.11.06.000. The implementation of koha at Midnapore City College enhances its ability to organize and provide access to its various acquisitions, OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), Serials Management, Circulation, Cataloging, Customization and Flexibility, Statistics, Reports and other educational resource collections.

Midnapore City College Digital Repository

The Midnapore City College Digital Repository IDR (Institutional Digital Repository) is an online platform established by Midnapore City College to collect, preserve, and provides access to scholarly works and institutional publications. It serves as hub for storing and disseminating research papers, theses, dissertations, old question paper, magazine, conference proceedings, and other academic materials produced by students, faculty, and researchers affiliated with the college.CLICK HERE

J-Gate

Midnapore City College's J-Gate membership provides access to a vast collection of e-journal literature indexed by the J-Gate platform. This includes indexing over 72 million articles from more than 60,000 journals across of scholarly articles from diverse academic disciplines, facilitating research and enhancing learning opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers at the college. J-Gate membership supports academic pursuits by offering comprehensive access to peer-reviewed research articles, thereby fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry and knowledge dissemination within the college community.CLICK HERE

N-LIST National Library and Information Services (INFLIBNET)

Midnapore City College member of N-LIST programme. Midnapore City College's N-LIST (National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content) membership grants access to a wide array of electronic resources provided through the N-LIST program. This includes access to 31,35,000+ e-books and 6,000+ e-journals across various disciplines, enhancing research and learning opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers affiliated with the college. The membership supports academic pursuits by providing convenient and comprehensive access to scholarly content, fostering a conductive environment for educational advancement and scholarly exploration. Library members are requested to contact LIBRARIAN to login and access content.CLICK HERE

Full-text Electronic Resources

Sl. No.E-resourcesPublishing CountryNo. of JournalsBack-files from
1American Institute of PhysicsUSA18Ten yrs.
2Annual ReviewsUSA33Ten yrs.
3Economic and Political Weekly (EPW)India11966
4Indian JournalsIndia1862007
5Institute of PhysicsUK46Vol. 1+
6JSTORUSA2500Vol. 1+
7Oxford University PressUK2621996
8Royal Society of ChemistryUK29Ten yrs.
9H. W. WilsonUSA30751982
 Total 6150 
Electronic Books

Sl.No.E-book NamePublishing CountryBooks
1E-braryUSA150000
2Cambridge Books OnlineUK1800
3EBSCO Host-Net LibraryUSA936
4Hindustan Book AgencyIndia65
5Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS) BooksIndia382
6Oxford Scholarship OnlineUK1402
7Springer eBooksGermany2300
8Taylor & Francis eBooksUK1800
9Myilibrary-McGraw HillUSA1124
10Sage Publication eBooksUK1000
11Open Access (Net Library) 3500
12World eBook Library 3000000
 Total 3164309
NDLI Club

Midnapore City College is now a part of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI Club) club. Members of Midnapore City College are students, teachers and staff who actively participate in activities organized by clubs related to National Digital Library of India (NDLI). These activities may include attending workshops, seminars, and orientations focused on utilizing the NDLI platform effectively for research, learning, and professional development. Club members engage in promoting digital literacy, enhancing access to educational resources, and fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning within the college community. All interested students, faculty members and staff of Midnapore City College can now enroll themselves as members of NDLI Club at Midnapore City College using the passkey. Passkey: 5962c4be-ac26-49eb-872c-2ebb9c844a7b.CLICK HERE

SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter

Midnapore City College is a part of SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter. Enhances the academic experience by integrating high-quality online courses from this platform. Being a part of SWAYAM-NPTEL local chapter, Midnapore City College creates a dynamic and effective learning environment for digital learning. Where students and faculty can access courses in various subjects from top institutes like IITs and IISc. Our college encourages students to enroll in SWAYAM online courses. Provides assistance to register and appear for online exams. Every year more than 200 students register for the exam and successfully complete their courses. Many of them have become toppers at the national level.CLICK HERE

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Midnapore City College Library
Kuturiya, Bhadutala, pin- 721129
Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India

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Email: library@mcconline.org.in