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Welcome to the Library

The Unity College Library is the academic heart of the institution, dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, research, and lifelong learning. As a centre for knowledge and intellectual growth, the Library provides access to quality print and digital resources, modern information services, and a conducive learning environment for students, faculty members, researchers, and staff.

The Library continuously strives to enhance its collections, infrastructure, and technology to meet the evolving academic and research needs of the College community. By integrating traditional library resources with modern information and communication technologies, the Library plays a vital role in promoting academic excellence and fostering a culture of reading, inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning.

About the Library

The Unity College Library houses a well-organized and continually expanding collection of learning resources covering all disciplines offered by the College. The collection is systematically arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, enabling users to locate materials quickly and efficiently.

The Library is fully automated using KOHA, an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), hosted on a cloud-based server. The Library has also implemented Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to enhance circulation services, improve collection security, and provide a seamless user experience.

The Library serves as a welcoming space where users can read, study, explore information resources, and engage in independent learning.

Library Collections

The Library maintains a diverse collection designed to meet the curricular, co-curricular, and research needs of the academic community.

Print Collections

  • Textbooks
  • Reference Books
  • North East Collection
  • Competitive Examination Books
  • Academic Journals
  • General Interest Books
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
 

Special Collection

The North East Collection is one of the distinctive features of the Library. It contains books and publications on the history, culture, languages, literature, politics, economy, geography, tribal studies, and socio-economic development of the North Eastern region of India. This collection supports regional studies and encourages research on North East India.

Digital Resources

The Unity College Library provides access to digital learning resources to support teaching, learning, research, and academic development.

National Digital Library of India (NDLI)

The Library promotes the use of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), a national digital repository developed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NDLI provides access to millions of learning resources for students, teachers, researchers, and other users.

Some Important Links:   

  • National Digital Library                           
  • Shodhganga                                                     
  • Swayam

Library Services

The Library offers comprehensive services to facilitate effective access to information and enhance the learning experience.

  • RFID-enabled Circulation and Security Services.
  • Reference and Information Services
  • Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
  • Current Awareness Service (CAS)
  • New Arrivals Display
  • Newspaper and Periodical Reading Services
  • Information Literacy and User Orientation Programmes
  • Research Support Services
  • Bibliographic and Reference Assistance

Library Facilities

The Library offers comprehensive services to facilitate effective access to information and enhance the learning experience.

  • RFID-enabled Circulation and Security Services.
  • Reference and Information Services
  • Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
  • Current Awareness Service (CAS)
  • New Arrivals Display
  • Newspaper and Periodical Reading Services
  • Information Literacy and User Orientation Programmes
  • Research Support Services
  • Bibliographic and Reference Assistance
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Membership

Membership is open to all registered students, faculty members, and staff of Unity College.

Borrowing Privileges

  • Students may borrow library books using their College Identity Card.
  • Faculty members may borrow books in accordance with the Library borrowing policy.
  • Reference books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and certain special collections are available for consultation within the Library.

Members are expected to observe the Library rules and return borrowed materials on or before the due date.

Library Timings

Monday – Friday

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

The Library remains closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and notified public holidays unless otherwise announced.

Subscribed Print Resources

The Library subscribes to a carefully selected range of scholarly journals, professional magazines, and newspapers to support academic programmes, research activities, professional development, and current awareness.

Academic Journals

  1. Current Science
  2. Economic and Political Weekly (EPW)
  3. Edutracks
  4. Finance India
  5. Indian Historical Review
  6. Indian Journal of Finance
  7. Indian Journal of Society and Politics
  8. International Journal of English Research
  9. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science
  10. Journal of Commerce and Management Thought
  11. Kurukshetra: A Journal of Rural Development
  12. Man in India
  13. Pracheen Teerth Jeernodhar
  14. Southern Economist
  15. Studies in Indian Politics
  16. The Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
  17. The Quarterly Review of Historical Studies
  18. Yojana

 

Magazines

  • Business Today
  • Chronicle
  • Competition Success Review
  • Digit
  • Down To Earth
  • Eastern Panorama
  • India Today
  • New India Samachar
  • Outlook Business
  • Pratiyogita Darpan
  • Sportstar
  • The Week

 

NEWSPAPERS

Regional Newspapers

  • Nagaland Post
  • Eastern Mirror
  • The Morung Express

 

National Newspapers

  • The Hindu
  • The Times of India
  • Employment News

Library Rules

  • Personal belongings should be kept in the designated area.
  • Maintain silence and discipline inside the Library.
  • Carry a valid College Identity Card while using Library services.
  • Handle library materials with care.
  • Return borrowed books on or before the due date.
  • Food and beverages are not permitted inside the Library.
  • Mobile phones should be kept in silent mode.
  • Users are responsible for any loss of or damage to borrowed materials.

Our Commitment

The Unity College Library is committed to providing equitable access to quality information resources, delivering efficient and technology-enabled services, and continuously enhancing its collections, facilities, and digital infrastructure.

The Library remains dedicated to supporting academic excellence, research, innovation, and lifelong learning while fostering an inclusive and inspiring environment for all members of the College community.

Library Staff

P. S. Gladson

M.Lib.I.Sc., NET

Librarian

Wapangkumla Imchen

M.Lib.I.Sc., NET

Assistant Librarian

Orenthung K. Ovung

Library Assistant