• Library Orientation Service - In order to familiarize our students with the library layout; we display a web OPAC of the library, illustrating the arrangement of book shelves according to subject area (DDC). This helps the students in identifying their required materials easily and quickly. We also individually meet the students visiting the library and guiding them in selecting their requisite documents.
• Reference Service - The library holds a good collection of reference books and text books on various subjects. A maximum of 3 (three) books are issued at a time to a student for reading purposes. We provide personal services to obtain the required information from various reference sources available in the library or to satisfy any other queries as requested.
• Lending Service - The students may borrow 3 (three) books at a time for home use for a period of two weeks and can renew the same for another week.
• Lending Service to the Outgoing Students - The students appearing at the university examination may borrow books for home use through special library card system and keep the book till the completion of the examination. The students have to deposit the same within one week after the completion of the examination.
• Syllabi of Different Subjects - In the present day of continuously changing frontiers, the syllabi of all subjects have been modified in recent times, in some cases substantially. To serve our readers in a better and fruitful way, we keep the syllabi of different subjects (as followed by our affiliating university).
• Question Papers of Previous Examinations - To acquaint the students with the demands made by various university examinations, we keep the question papers of the affiliating university for the users’ study. The questions of previous examinations are very important for study and teaching.
• Information Service - To sensitize our users about the current and latest information in respect of various academic courses, ensuing dates of various competitive examinations, admission procedures of important institutions of higher learning, we display the Newspaper clippings of important announcements, information brochures of various academic institutes and other source materials. Information about the forthcoming seminars/workshops organized by the college is also brought to the notice of the students for their participation.
• Latest Arrivals - To inform the users about our new arrivals, we display the list of new additions along with the jacket of books (if available). Lists of books of renowned and important publishers are kept with us for consultation.
• Periodical and Newspaper Service - We also issue periodicals and newspapers to the users for use in the library and common room.
• LAN of the Library Computer with Other Departments - We have given a plan to make a LAN of computers of various departments of the college for accessing INTERNET from the department and for easy access of library database and other resources of the college.
• Web OPAC / Bibliographic Service - : Web OPAC is the Online Public Access Catalogue which allows users avail the services of the library using Internet. OPAC website is https - //mcc-opac.l2c2.co.in/ - .
• Online Access to E-Resources - Users can access the library's electronic journals, e-books, databases, etc. from any computer – whether you are at home or abroad. To use remote access, you must be registered as an employee or student at Midnapore City College Central Library.
• Current Awareness Service - Current Awareness Services (CAS) refer to a range of services provided by libraries, information centers, and other organizations to keep users informed about the latest developments, research, and publications in their areas of interest or field of study. These services aim to ensure that users stay up-to-date with the most recent and relevant information without having to search for it themselves.
• Inter Library Loan - Inter Library Loan (ILL) Services are a collaborative arrangement between libraries that allows patrons to borrow books, articles, and other materials that are not available in their home library from other libraries within the network. This service significantly expands the range of resources available to library users, supporting research, education, and personal interests.
• Old Newspaper Archive - A library old newspaper archive is a collection of newspapers preserved and maintained by a library for research, historical study and public access. These archives typically include original copies or microfilm versions of newspapers dating back decades or even centuries. They serve as valuable resources for historians, researchers, and general users interested in exploring past events, social trends, and cultural perspectives in newspaper reports of the time.
• Every Year library Best User Award - To promote maximum and correct utilization of library facilities and services, the Central Library awards "Library Best User Award" every year from session 2021-2022 to those who make maximum use of library resources and facilities. Two students one from UG and one from PG are selected on the basis of statistical data, book attendance, student's reading skills, and utilization of library resources, discipline and review of Library Advisory Committee. The award is presented every year on the occasion of the Annual Foundation Day.CLICK HERE
• Plagiarism Service - Turnitin is a leading plagiarism detection service widely used by educational institutions to ensure the originality of students' work. By comparing submitted documents against a vast database of academic papers, web content, and other student submissions, Turnitin identifies instances of potential plagiarism. It provides detailed similarity reports, highlighting matched text and sources, thereby helping educators and students maintain academic integrity and improve writing skills.
• Reprographic Service - Library Reprographic Services provide patrons with the ability to reproduce library materials through photocopying, scanning, and printing. These services support academic and research needs by enabling users to create copies of books, articles, and other documents for personal study, reference, or research. Libraries often offer these services with guidelines to ensure compliance with copyright laws and institutional policies.
• Faculty Profile (IRINS) - The IRINS (Indian Research Information Network System) Faculty Profiling System is a web-based platform designed to showcase the academic and research accomplishments of faculty members and researchers. Developed by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, IRINS integrates various data sources to provide comprehensive profiles, including publications, projects, collaborations, and other scholarly activities. This system enhances the visibility of researchers' work, facilitates collaboration, and supports institutional research management.CLICK HERE

The books are accessioned serially in different Accession Registers under different heads. The Accession Registers show the overall picture of library collection. Classification and Book number are assigned to each book. For the technical purpose we use the following sources:

• Classification : Dewey decimal classification (23th Ed.) Dublin: Online Computer Library Center Inc.; 2011.
• Cataloguing : AACR II. ed. by M. Gorman & P. W. Winkler. 2nd ed.rev. Chicago: ALA; 2002.
• Subject Heading : Sears List of Subject Heading (13th.ed.) N.Y.: H.W.Wilson & Co.; 1986.

Apart from the central library, there are departmental libraries in each department of the college. Adequate number of textbooks and reference books are available in these departmental libraries. The departmental library can be used only by the students of the department. They can study the books from here and return the books within the allotted time. Departmental libraries are maintained by departments. We have 14 departmental libraries accessible to students and faculty alike.